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1 Timothy 4:15-16 B4 Be steadfast in your belief C1 Keep on habitually applying these things. D1 We need to think. We need to deeply think. We need to be careful. D2 The Greek word apply is μελετάω meletáō. It is frequently translated as meditate, practice, attend to with the idea of being diligent,…
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1 Timothy 4:11-14 B3 More pastoral advice. C1 Paul is speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, so all these words are not suggestions, they are required. C2 Pass along and teach these things. D1 The Greek word commanding is παραγγέλλω paraggellō. It means to transmit as pass on/pass along a message. It…
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1 Timothy 4:6-10 B2 Remind brethren C1 These instructions are primarily for the pastors/leaders but should be applied to all brothers and sisters. Most pastors/leaders do not. D1 Timothy must remind them, that is, bring them up occasionally to refresh their memory. D2 Good teachers do not teach something one time. They review it…
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B1 Warning of Apostasy C1 This is for the latter times D1 End of the church age D2 Just before the Tribulation. The Tribulation period itself is one of complete apostasy of government, religion, and society. Only God can save. D3 Society falls apart D4 Like the days of Noah and the times of…
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B3 Reasons for church conduct C1 Paul wants to come, see them, fellowship with them, teach them, but until then, he wishes for Pastor Timothy to know the importance of Christian conduct. This is how we live our Christian life. C2 God’s household D1 This is God’s family. This is Christians (people who have…
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B1 God’s Undershepherds, His leaders C1 Jesus is Supreme in the church: Ephesians 1:22-23 WEL He has put everything under his feet and given him to be the head of everything in the church, 23 Which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything of everything. C2 Jesus is the supreme teacher…
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B2 Encourage members C1 8 Men D1 What does God want the Christian man to do? D2 God wants men to pray, not fight and argue. E1 Prayer is having fellowship with God. E2 Can we understand this as having a cup of coffee with a good friend to converse? That is fellowship, too.…
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B1 Encourage prayer C1 Verse 1 Prayer for everyone D1 Petitions E1 A petition, supplication, is a request to an authority. E2 Proverbs 30:7-8 NIV Two things I ask of you, LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give…
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Stand true B1 Paul reminds Timothy of the prophecies given when he was ordained. C1 Timothy had a good reputation: Acts 16:2 NIV The believers at Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him. C2 The prophecies made by the prophets/prophetesses are a source of motivation for Timothy to persevere. C3 Spiritual warfare to continue…
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Paul’s Testimony and Thankfulness B1 Now, Paul rehearses his conversion. Paul considered himself to be blameless according to the Law’s standards (at least outwardly). See Philippians 3:6 NRSV as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. B2 Paul mentions some of his sins C1 Blasphemer C2 Persecutor C3…