1 Timothy 6:20-21 BSB “O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,” which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.” Our Faith This was written by Paul to Timothy, but the instructions here are fitting … Continue reading Guard What Has Been Entrusted
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The Good Fight of Faith
1 Timothy 6:11-12 BSB “11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. 12Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.” Paul wrote these words to … Continue reading The Good Fight of Faith
An Encouragement for Godly Women
1 Timothy 4:12-16 BSB “12Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. 14Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given … Continue reading An Encouragement for Godly Women
Influenced by Hypocritical Liars
1 Timothy 4:1-2 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, 2influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.” The Holy Spirit Who is this Spirit? He is the Holy … Continue reading Influenced by Hypocritical Liars
In God’s Household
1 Timothy 3:14-16 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “14Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things 15in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. … Continue reading In God’s Household
Qualifications of Overseers (Pastors and Elders)
1 Timothy 3:1-7 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “1This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. 2An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, a temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, 3not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and … Continue reading Qualifications of Overseers (Pastors and Elders)
Women in Ministry
“Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness." (1 Timothy 2:9-10 NASB1995) I believe this is one of the most difficult passages … Continue reading Women in Ministry
Be Discerning What You Pray
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, … Continue reading Be Discerning What You Pray
Worship the One True God
“For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of … Continue reading Worship the One True God
Pray for Other People
“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, … Continue reading Pray for Other People