Qualification Demands Examination

Qualification Demands Examination

Introduction:

1 Tim. 3:10 requires the congregation to examine a candidates fitness for office. The verse plainly states that no one to serve as deacon until first tested & approved. Some have been mistaken in that testing is unnecessary because the office of deacon is subordinate to the eldership. The word also in 3:10 should not go unnoticed. The Holy Spirit emphasizes deacons should be tested in the same way overseers must be tested. Unfit deacons can cause problems in the church & hurt innocent people.

I. A man cannot _________ _____________ to the Diaconate.

A. Every prospective deacon must be evaluated by others.

1. His character must be examined in light of _______ ___________.

B. But, how is he to be examined?

1. There are biblical guidelines:

a) Deacon candidate must meet all biblical _____________.

b) Must be _________________ as to these qualifications

c) 1 Tim. 5:22 – no deacon should be appt’d to office in hasty, _________________ manner.

2. _______________ oversee this process.

3. The _________________________ must actively be involved.

C. The biblical precedent for congregational involvement:

1. Acts 1:15-26 – Peter stood up with the “______________.”

2. Acts 6 – problem involved entire ____________________.

3. Acts 15:22 – the entire congregation chose their delegates.

II. A closer look at 1 Tim. 3:10.

A. We need men that we recognize as ____________ busy in God’s work.

B. An appt. will not make an irreverent man reverent.

C. Deacons are men who have _________ they will be competent servants.

III. Handling Objections/Accusations.

A. 1 Tim. 2:1-3:16 – context deals with congregational instruction.

B. Everyone in congregation should __________ the qualifications AND

1. Everyone has a responsibility to see that these biblical instructions are _______________________.

C. Question about candidate’s character? They must be ____________ based.

1. This process is a testing of character to the light of _____________.

IV. Prospective Deacons may be installed if they are found __________________.

A. The standard for approving a deacon is that he is to be found beyond reproach. Means he stands _____________________.

B. This does not mean that he does not have ______________ or imperfections.

V. This process should be bathed in _______________. Acts 6:6

A. People must pray for ___________, guidance, and unbiased judgment.

B. While praying about this – we must desire ______ will be done & not our own.

Conclusion:

A. In every local church, there is an urgent need for men to prepare themselves for leadership.

B. Time is _______ for those who have the ability and desire to step up and take responsibility for their talents/abilities God has blessed them with.



Qualification Demands Examination Introduction: 1 Tim. 3:10 requires the congregation to examine a candidates fitness for office. The verse plainly states that no one to serve as deacon until first tested & approved. Some have been mistaken in that testing is unnecessary because the office of deacon is subordinate to the eldership. The word also in 3:10 should not go unnoticed. The Holy Spirit emphasizes deacons should be tested in the same way overseers must be tested. Unfit deacons can cause problems in the church & hurt innocent people. I. A man cannot _________ _____________ to the Diaconate. A. Every prospective deacon must be evaluated by others. 1. His character must be examined in light of _______ ___________. B. But, how is he to be examined? 1. There are biblical guidelines: a) Deacon candidate must meet all biblical _____________. b) Must be _________________ as to these qualifications c) 1 Tim. 5:22 – no deacon should be appt’d to office in hasty, _________________ manner. 2. _______________ oversee this process. 3. The _________________________ must actively be involved. C. The biblical precedent for congregational involvement: 1. Acts 1:15-26 – Peter stood up with the “______________.” 2. Acts 6 – problem involved entire ____________________. 3. Acts 15:22 – the entire congregation chose their delegates. II. A closer look at 1 Tim. 3:10. A. We need men that we recognize as ____________ busy in God’s work. B. An appt. will not make an irreverent man reverent. C. Deacons are men who have _________ they will be competent servants. III. Handling Objections/Accusations. A. 1 Tim. 2:1-3:16 – context deals with congregational instruction. B. Everyone in congregation should __________ the qualifications AND 1. Everyone has a responsibility to see that these biblical instructions are _______________________. C. Question about candidate’s character? They must be ____________ based. 1. This process is a testing of character to the light of _____________. IV. Prospective Deacons may be installed if they are found __________________. A. The standard for approving a deacon is that he is to be found beyond reproach. Means he stands _____________________. B. This does not mean that he does not have ______________ or imperfections. V. This process should be bathed in _______________. Acts 6:6 A. People must pray for ___________, guidance, and unbiased judgment. B. While praying about this – we must desire ______ will be done & not our own. Conclusion: A. In every local church, there is an urgent need for men to prepare themselves for leadership. B. Time is _______ for those who have the ability and desire to step up and take responsibility for their talents/abilities God has blessed them with.