I Timothy
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Series on I Timothy Title: A Firm Foundation Introduction Have you looked at a piece of paper money lately? U.S. currency says on it, “In God we trust.” That’s a great motto and a wonderful sentiment to have on your money, but one wonders whether there isn’t a little irony in the placement of these
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Series on I Timothy Title: Fight to the Finish Introduction In bold contrast to those who pursue wealth and financial gain, worldly success, and security , Timothy is to pursue virtue. This command does more than merely encourage personal holiness. Timothy is to pursue these virtues as a means to an end, that is, as
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Series on I Timothy Title: The Real Motive Introduction Do you ever stop to ask yourself what’s really important to you or what your goal in life is? A sensitive follower of Jesus Christ walks a very fine line between spiritual success and success in the affairs of this world. Even genuine Christians have doubts
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Series on I Timothy Title: Free Indeed Introduction Paul addresses the issue of slavery often in his letters. This is a crucial concern in our own society because of our history. After the civil rights movement of the sixties there developed black liberation theology in the 70’s. Some proponents advocated integration, others urged a complete
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Series on I Timothy Title: The Folly of Favoritism Introduction Here in our text, as Paul gives Timothy practical instructions for directing the church, he turns to the subject of the elders that Timothy was commanded to ordain. These men would be responsible for the work. They are to be respected and honored, but with
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Series on I Timothy Title: Widows in the Church Introduction In giving the practical instructions of ministry to Timothy in Chapter 5 Paul now turns from spiritual need and exhortation to physical need and relief. These are the two great ministry responsibilities of the Church, the ministry of word and deed. In this section he
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Series on I Timothy Title: Holy Relationships Introduction We come in chapter five of I Timothy to a series of instructions with regard to the ministry of Timothy. Great theologian though he was, Paul was a practical person. He had a pastor’s heart and a concern for dealing with people and their problems that comes
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Series on I Timothy Title: Striving for Excellence Introduction Paul’s instructions to Timothy in Chapter 4 began with a warning of false teaching and doctrines of demons now and in the future. How shall Timothy address this problem? What is he to do in the face of this threat? The rest of the chapter is
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Series on I Timothy Title: The Cauterized Conscience Introduction We learned in chapter one that Timothy had to command the false teachers in Ephesus to cease. Their fanciful speculations did not promote righteousness. Their meaningless conjectures merely entertained the curious. And, in addition, such neglect of sin, repentance, and ignoring personal moral responsibility, became a
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Series on I Timothy Title: The Prime Directive Introduction Here the apostle Paul gives to Timothy the basic reason for his writing to him. He declares that he is hoping to come soon, but if he is delayed the implication is that these matters are so important that they cannot wait. Here the Apostle refers
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Series on I Timothy Title: The Pursuit of Excellence Introduction Our text sets forth the qualifications for church officers. You might be tempted to disregard this, especially if you do not aspire to being an officer. You might think this information is only useful if it’s time to vote on officers at a congregational meeting.
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Series on I Timothy Title: Humility in Worship Introduction This passage of Scripture contains elements guaranteed to intimidate the strongest preacher. I don’t know many people who would like to preach on this passage considering the current intellectual climate in our culture. No matter how much you wish to honor women, and no matter how
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Series on I Timothy Title: Progress through Prayer Introduction This is one of those passages of Scripture which has received a great deal of attention for the wrong reason. Here we find a single verse, verse 4, that has been the subject of endless speculation and controversy, Who wants all men to be saved and
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Series on I Timothy Title: All of Grace Introduction Paul has declared God’s grace to Timothy and he has warned his son and fellow worker of the false teachers who deny the grace of God. Timothy is to fight the good fight for salvation by grace alone through faith. To this end in the midst
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Series on I Timothy Title: When the Law Is Good Introduction Paul has begun his first letter to Timothy with a declaration of grace. It is a vital reminder because now he proceeds directly from the good news to the bad news. Timothy, young and fearful, must confront false teachers in the church in Ephesus.
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