Combating the Teaching of False Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:3-4
Paul warns Timothy to not allow the teaching of false doctrines. These cause controversy, rather than building up the body of Christ.
1 Timothy
Studies from Paul’s first letter to Timothy
Don’t Neglect Your Gift – 1 Timothy 4:14
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.
Watch Your Life and Doctrine Closely – 1 Timothy 4:16
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.
The Good Fight of the Faith – 1 Timothy 6:12
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.
Entertaining an Accusation – 1 Timothy 5:19-20
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.
Training in Godliness – 1 Timothy 4:7-8
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.
Basic Expectations for All Believers – 1 Timothy 3:2-3
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?
The Importance of Sound Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:5
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.
The Deep Truths of the Faith – 1 Timothy 3:9
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.
Flee Ungodliness; Pursue Righteousness- 1 Timothy 6:11
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.