Expositional Excerpts

1 Timothy 5:22-25 comprises part 5 of "Conduct in the Church" and we're looking specifically at the conduct of the elder in this section. We slightly modified the proposition for this section so that we are governed by the idea that There is room for extra caution when considering someone to a position of leadership in the church .  In v. 22 we learn that 1) Three imperatives guide t...

This next section of 1 Tim. 5:17-21 comprises part 4 of "Conduct in the Church" found in this chapter. Here we are looking at the topic of "Honoring the Elder." In this section we are governed by the idea that  Believers should be deliberate in their conduct towards their leaders . In vv. 17-18 we saw that 1) Believers ought to value the faithful ministry of the Word of God. No...

This next section of 1 Tim. 5:17-21 comprises part 4 of "Conduct in the Church" found in this chapter. Here we are looking at the topic of "Honoring the Elder." In this section we are governed by the idea that Believers should be deliberate in their conduct towards their leaders . In vv. 17-18 we see that 1) Believers ought to value the faithful ministry of the Word of God.

1 Tim. 5 covers the topic of "Conduct in the Church" and we are being governed by the idea that  We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church! In vv. 1-2 we saw that 1) Believers ought to be Encouragers. Then, in vv. 3-8 we learned that 2) Believers are called to Honor specific groups within the church. Now, we finish this next section, from vv. 9-16 where we are learni...

1 Tim. 5 covers the topic of "Conduct in the Church" and we are being governed by the idea that  We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church! In vv. 1-2 we saw that 1) Believers ought to be Encouragers. Then, in vv. 3-8 we learned that 2) Believers are called to Honor specific groups within the church. Now, we begin a new section, from vv. 9-16 where we learn that 3) B...

1 Tim. 5:1-8 covers the topic of "Conduct in the Church" and we are being governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church! In vv. 1-2 we saw that 1) Believers ought to be Encouragers. Now, in vv. 3-8 we learn that 2) Believers are called to Honor specific groups within the church.

1 Timothy 5:1-8 form the parameters of this next section of Scripture. Here we are governed by the idea that  We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church! Today in vv. 1-2 we finish discussing the idea that 1) Believers ought to be  ENCOURAGERS .

This next section is comprised of the first eight verses of 1 Timothy 5. Here we are governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church! In vv. 1-2 we begin discussing the idea that 1) Believers ought to be  ENCOURAGERS .

1 Timothy 4:11-16 covers the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that  We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives . In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are...

1 Timothy 4:11-16 covers the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that  We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives . In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are...

1 Timothy 4:11-16 cover the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that  We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives . In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are...

1 Timothy 4:11-16 cover the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives . In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are b...

1 Timothy 4:6-10 covers the topic of "Training for Godliness." We are governed by the idea that  We must invest the bulk of our energy on what is profitable for the life to come! In v. 6 we learned that 1) A good believer will be both a learner and a teacher. Then, in v. 7a we saw that 2) A good believer will teach fellow believers to avoid certain unprofitable activities. Finally, in vv...

1 Timothy 4:6-10 covers the topic of "Training for Godliness." We are governed by the idea that  We must invest the bulk of our energy on what is profitable for the life to come! In v. 6 we learned that 1) A good believer will be both a learner and a teacher. Now, in v. 7a we see that 2) A good believer will teach fellow believers to avoid certain unprofitable activities.

Today, we begin discussing vv. 6-10 of 1 Timothy 4 which covers the topic of "Training for Godliness." We are governed by the idea that We must invest the bulk of our energy on what is profitable for the life to come! In v. 6 we learn that 1) A good believer will be both a learner and a teacher.

In 1 Tim. 4:1-5 we learn of "The Danger of Departing." In this text we come away with the idea that  Believers should strive to avoid apostasy!  So, what do we know about apostasy? In vv. 1-3 we learn that 1) Apostasy is guaranteed.  Under this we learned about a) Spirit-led revelation and that b) Departure from the faith is guaranteed.  Under this second sub-point we saw i) The action:...

In 1 Tim. 4:1-5 we learn of "The Danger of Departing." In this text we come away with the idea that  Believers should strive to avoid apostasy!  So, what do we know about apostasy? In vv. 1-3 we learn that 1) Apostasy is guaranteed.  Under this we learned about a) Spirit-led revelation and that b) Departure from the faith is guaranteed.  Under this second sub-point we saw i) The action:...

In 1 Tim. 4:1-5 we learn of "The Danger of Departing." In this text we come away with the idea that Believers should strive to avoid apostasy! So, what do we know about apostasy? In vv. 1-3 we learn that 1) Apostasy is guaranteed. Under this we learn about a) Spirit-led revelation and that b) Departure from the faith is guaranteed. This second sub-point is where the rest of verse 1 and v...

Today, we're looking at The Confession of the Church. And we have as a governing proposition the idea that We must confess a biblical view of Christ (an orthodox Christology)! In v. 16 we note that 1) The doctrine of Christ is a great mystery which we confess. Then, we learn that 2) The doctrine of Christ must include several elements.

As we continue to discuss this passage remember that we are governed by the idea that  Believers ought to take their responsibility to the Church with great sobriety! In v. 14a we discovered that 1) Personal fellowship is important. Then, in 14b-15a, we learned that 2) The written Word is powerful. Now, in v. 15b, we note 3) The Church is identified.

By way of introducing this new section, we discuss a survey that was conducted by Ligonier Ministries on The State of Theology. This is important because the trend amongst professing evangelicals is worsening and more and more people clearly do not understand basic theology, nor the importance and function of the church, and that is what this section will address in part. As we begin to discuss th...

We finish discussing The Office and Qualification of the Deacon in vv. 8-13. In v. 8 we looked at 1) The Office of the Deacon Then we looked at 2) The overarching Qualification of the Deacon, noting that there are qualities of this overarching qualification of dignity. a) Netagive qualities. b) Positive quality. c) Omitted quality. Now, in v. 10-12 we look at 3) the Testing of the Deacons. And, in...

We begin discussing The Office and Qualification of the Deacon in vv. 8-13. In v. 8 we look at 1) The Office of the Deacon Then we look at 2) The overarching Qualification of the Deacon, noting that there are qualities of this overarching qualification of dignity. a) Netagive qualities. b) Positive quality. c) Omitted quality.

Today we finish the discussion of 1 Tim. 3:1-7: The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor. In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry. Then, starting in v. 2, we see that 2) There are qualifications to serve in Pastoral ministry. There is the overarching qualification of the necessity of no reproach, which is fleshed out in the pastor's local church. What &quo...

As we continue the discussion of 1 Tim. 3:1-7 we are reminded that it covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor. In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry. Then, starting in v. 2, we see that 2) There are qualifications to serve in Pastoral ministry. There is the overarching qualification of the necessity of no reproach, which is fleshed out in the pastor&...