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1 Timothy

Studies from Paul’s first letter to Timothy

teaching false doctrine

Combating the Teaching of False Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:3-4

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021

Paul warns Timothy to not allow the teaching of false doctrines. These cause controversy, rather than building up the body of Christ.

Categories 1 Timothy, Bible Study Tags Bible, doctrine
Don't Neglect Your Spiritual Gifts

Don’t Neglect Your Gift – 1 Timothy 4:14

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020

How has God gifted you to serve within the church? However he has, don’t neglect your gift and so hurt the body, as well as yourself. Use it to the fullest.

Categories 1 Timothy, Bible Study Tags Spiritual Gifts
watch your life

Watch Your Life and Doctrine Closely – 1 Timothy 4:16

March 16, 2020

All believers, not just preachers and teachers, need to watch our lives and doctrine closely. It is important both for ourselves and those we influence.

Categories 1 Timothy, Bible Study Tags Faithfulness, Living for Christ
fight of the faith

The Good Fight of the Faith – 1 Timothy 6:12

April 11, 2021September 24, 2018

In this passage, Paul calls on us to live a much more active life for Christ than we commonly do. Lace up the gloves and fight the good fight of the faith.

Categories 1 Timothy, Devotional Tags The Marks of Discipleship, Faithfulness, Spiritual Warfare
entertaining an accusation

Entertaining an Accusation – 1 Timothy 5:19-20

April 4, 2021September 20, 2018

As members, or leaders, in a local church, how should we respond to an accusation of sin on the part of our leadership? Paul gives instruction here.

Categories 1 Timothy, Devotional Tags Accountability, Church
training in godliness

Training in Godliness – 1 Timothy 4:7-8

April 2, 2021September 17, 2018

Paul advises Timothy to avoid those things in this life that distract him, and instead to focus on training in godliness. Training with value for eternity.

Categories 1 Timothy, Devotional Tags Godliness, training in godliness
expectations

Basic Expectations for All Believers – 1 Timothy 3:2-3

September 12, 2018

Is it only pastors whose expectations are to be above reproach, faithful in their marriage and self-controlled? Or should that be true of all believers?

Categories 1 Timothy, Devotional Tags expectations, godly qualities
importance of sound doctrine

The Importance of Sound Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:5

February 23, 2019September 10, 2018

As Paul charged Timothy to combat false doctrines, so we should seek to be sound in doctrine that promotes love, purity, holiness and sincere faith.

Categories 1 Timothy, Bible Study Tags doctrine, False Teachers
clay jars

The Deep Truths of the Faith – 1 Timothy 3:9

August 29, 2018

While holding to the deep truths of the faith is a stated qualification for being a deacon, it really should also be a goal for all believers.

Categories 1 Timothy, Devotional Tags Bible
flee ungodliness pursue righteousness, running the race

Flee Ungodliness; Pursue Righteousness- 1 Timothy 6:11

February 23, 2019April 9, 2018

As a ‘man of God’ I need to flee ungodliness in all its many forms. Instead I need to pursue righteousness, godliness and other godly virtues. Both of these admonitions involve active verbs; to flee and to pursue. To be a ‘man of God’, get off the couch and start running.

Categories 1 Timothy, Bible Study Tags Faith, Godliness, Love, Righteousness
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