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 …
Text: 1 Timothy 2:9-15 Exegesis: Theme: The Beauty of Women who profess to be Christian Topic: How Christian women can make themselves really beautiful Truth: Christian women can become really beautiful when they are godly than when they are worldly. Thrust: Christian women should pursue godliness instead of worldliness. Theology: Since Christian women can become …
Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 **** (exegesis of the original message) Theme: Prayer Topic: Why Paul wants believers everywhere to pray for everyone, including those in authority Truth: Prayer paves the way for evangelism to be accomplished. Thrust: Believers, especially men, must prioritize prayer in the churches. **** (universal version of the original message) Thesis: Christians …
Text: 1 Timothy 1:18-20 **** (exegesis of the original text in its context) Theme: Faithfulness in Ministry Topic: How Timothy can stay faithful in his ministry Truth: One’s calling gives strength to one’s being and doing. Thrust: Timothy must always remember his calling and serve faithfully based on it till the end. ***** (transition into a universal principle) Thesis: Since …
Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 **** (exegesis of the original message) Theme: Grace and Mercy for Sinners Topic: Why Paul the worst of sinners was given grace and mercy Truth: The true Gospel is all about saving sinners, not condemning them. Thrust: Timothy must proclaim this Gospel to save others also. Thesis (main theology of the passage): Since the true Gospel is …
Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-11 **** (exegesis of the original message) Theme: False Teachers and False Doctrines Topic: Why Timothy must stop false teachers from teaching false doctrines Truth: False teaching is never helpful, especially if it deviates from the Gospel. Thrust: Those who teach must be careful with what they teach. Thesis: Since false teaching …
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:16-18 **** (exegesis of the original message) Theme: Peace Topic: Where does peace come from Truth: Peace comes from God alone. Thrust: The Thessalonians must desire the presence of the Lord among themselves to experience peace. Thesis: Since peace come God alone, the Thessalonians must desire the presence of the Lord among …
Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 ***** (exegesis of the original message) Theme: Christian Living Topic: Why it’s important for the Thessalonians not to be idle Truth: God wants the Thessalonians to live productively. Thrust: The Thessalonians must warn those who are idle. Thesis: Since God wants the Thessalonians to live productively, they must warn those who …