The Status of the Deacon (2)

The question we are engaged in answering is: What is the position of the deacon in relation to the consistory? It was pointed out that the nucleus of the matter with which we deal is whether the deacon may function as an elder. It was affirmed he may not. That such is indeed the will of Christ is evident from the following: - Each office has its own name, expressive of the duties belonging to the office signified by the name. - Each office, therefore, is constituted of dis­tinct tasks --...