Posts from July 2026
A Few Words on the Rapture
This week, I preached on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. I argued in my sermon that this passage is about the final coming of Jesus immediately before the final judgement and consummation of all things. In other words, I argued that it was not about a rapture of believers before a period of tribulation that preceded Jesus’ final coming. However, because a sermon is not necessarily the place to get into the exegetical minutia of every theological disagreement, I did not address…
What Are the Biblical Qualifications for Deacons?
What are the qualifications for deacons? Just like for elders/overseers (likewise), Paul gives qualifications for men serving as deacons: Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful…
What do Deacons Do?
What do deacons do? That is a rather difficult question to answer. In my own experience, I know of churches that do not have deacons, churches run by deacons, ones where the deacons are simply for building maintenance, and others where they are the meal train for those who need it. So, as far as practice goes – deacons do a lot of things. But what are they supposed to do according to the Bible? Again, that is difficult to…