The Nature of the Diaconate (2)

In writing on the nature of the diaconate, we are explaining how the characteristics of an office in the church of Jesus Christ apply to the diaconate. We defined an office as "a position given by God to men, in the sphere of the covenant, in which He authorizes them to serve Him in that sphere." The characteristic of office which we have already examined is that of authority. Deacons have authority. Authority implies service. Authority is never simply glitter and glamour, merely a respectable...