Question 31
Pentecost and the Early ChurchThe Seven deacons were appointed in the Early Church to
- A.evangelize the Hellenist world
- B.Collect and dispose church funds
- C.resolve the complaints of Hellenist widows
- D.suppress the growing opposition to the church.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (resolve the complaints of Hellenist widows)
Explanation
The Hellenists complained their widows were neglected, so seven were appointed for this duty (Acts 6:1-3).