Today we start walking through the text of 1 Timothy. Paul writes to the young pastor about how to handle problems within his church:
1. Stop Heretics
2. Spread Love
3. Stick to the Book
1 Timothy is a real letter written to a real pastor of a real church about real problems. Hopefully, this series will give some of you a first-time look at the church from leader’s macro perspective. Study through 1 Timothy with us with a heart and head pondering your future role in the leadership of your local church.
Scripture Used
1 Timothy 1.1-11
Acts 20.29-30
Romans 1.16-17
Quotes & References
The book of 1st Timothy centers on two things: Belief & Behavior
He’s supposed to stop the heretics from teaching false doctrine and making something other than the main thing the main thing: Saving People & Changing Hearts
“Hey! You’re arguing over heretical stuff. Meanwhile back on the ranch, nobody’s getting saved, nobody’s changing. You’re not doing church!”
Loving God: Worship
Loving People: Fellowship, Ministry, Evangelism
The law without the Gospel is a diagnosis without a remedy.
The Gospel without law is useless good news for people who don’t believe they’re sick.
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