Abounding Grace Radio: July 19, 2025
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This episode explores the vital role of deacons within the church, contrasting the robust biblical understanding of the office with its often diminished perception in broader evangelicalism. Rev. Chris Gordon and Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan discuss the "three office view" of pastor, elder, and deacon, emphasizing the deacon's crucial ministry of mercy. They discuss the direct scriptural warrant for deacons in Acts 6, highlighting how their role frees pastors to focus on prayer and preaching. The conversation also addresses the challenges and spiritual rewards of the office, the importance of compassion over scrutiny in financial matters, and the qualifications outlined in 1 Timothy 3. They stress the need for trust between the congregation and its deacons, underscoring that a healthy church relies on a healthy diaconate dedicated to both the physical and spiritual well-being of its members and beyond.
