1 Timothy

The Pastor & His Work: His Call

“This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work.” – 1 Timothy 3:1 “And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. Then He said to…

Disciplined in Deeds

“Therefore, I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus, I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified.” – 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 “But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.…

Knowing God: Christ the Mediator

“For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,” – 1 Timothy 2:5-6 This past Lord’s Day morning during the sermon on Matthew 14:13-21, we considered two important questions, “Did the multitude that followed Jesus…

Addictions: Gaming & Gambling

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” – 1 Timothy 6:10 “Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, but he who gathers by labor will increase.” – Proverbs 13:11 “And He…

The Mystery of Godliness

“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory.” – 1 Timothy 3:16 As you study the Bible, God teaches you in many places that there is much “mystery” in the…