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 …