Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-21 Exegesis Theme: The Good Fight of Faith Topic: Why Timothy must fight the good fight of faith Truth: Real life is found in God’s kingdom, not in more income. Thrust: Timothy must stay focused and teach others to stay focused also on the coming kingdom of God in order to fight the good fight of …
Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Exegesis Theme: False Teachers in Ephesus Topic: Why false teachers are dangerous in Ephesus Truth: False teachers reject the truth and they always cause problems for themselves and for others. Thrust: Timothy must watch out against false teachers in Ephesus and warn them to stop teaching false doctrines because it will only destroy …
Text: 1 Timothy 6:1-2 Exegesis Theme: Christian Slaves Topic: How Christian slaves should behave toward their masters Truth: God must be honored regardless of the believer’s life situation. Thrust: Christian slaves must learn to behave in a God-honoring way toward their masters, especially when their masters are believers. Exposition Theme: Christians who have superiors Topic: How Christians must …
Text: 1 Timothy 5:17-25 Exegesis Theme: Leaders in the church Topic: How Timothy should treat leaders in the churches that he is overseeing Truth: Leaders must be treated both with dignity as well as with accountability. Thrust: Timothy must learn how to treat leaders and leadership in the churches that he is overseeing. Exposition Theme: Church …
Text: 1 Timothy 5:3-16 Exegesis (Original) Theme: Widows in Need Topic: What Timothy should instruct the church to do for widows Truth: Those who really need help must be helped while those who need discipline must be taught. Thrust: Timothy must instruct the church on how to deal with both. Theology: Since those who really need help …
Text: 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Exegesis (Original) Theme: The Family of God Topic: How Timothy must relate with people in the church Truth: The church is the family of God. Thrust: Timothy must treat people in the church as if they are his own family members. Theology: Since the church is the family of God, Timothy must treat people in the church …
Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Exegesis (Original) Theme: Minister of Christ Jesus Topic: What are the characteristics of a good minister of Christ Jesus Truth: A good minister of Christ Jesus knows the truth, lives by the truth and teaches others the truth. Thrust: Timothy must learn to train himself in the truth. Theology: Since a good minister of Christ Jesus knows …
Text: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Exegesis Theme: True Piety Topic: What is the source and standard of true piety Truth: The source and standard of true piety is Jesus Christ. Thrust: The church must seek to live like Jesus Christ in and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Theology: Since the source and standard of true piety is Jesus Christ, the church …
Text: 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Exegesis Theme: Expectations for Deacons (and Deaconesses) Topic: What to look for in potential Deacons Truth: A Deacon must be like an Overseer also in their godliness. Thrust: Those who desire to become Deacons must seek to grow toward maturity in Christ also. Theology: Since a Deacon must be like an Overseer also in their godliness, he or …
Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7 Exegesis Theme: Qualifications of Overseers Topic: What to look for in potential Overseers Truth: An Overseer must be a godly person. Thrust: Those who desire to become Overseers must seek to grow in their walk with God in order to be qualified for the task. Theology: Since an Overseer must be a godly person, he must seek to …