Expositional Excerpts

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&...

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&...

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&...

We are continuing the discussion of 1 Tim. 3:1-7 which covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor. In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry. Now, 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...

We continue discussing 1 Tim. 3:1-7 which covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor. In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry. Now, 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 &quot...

We continue discussing 1 Tim. 3:1-7 which covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor. In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry. Now, starting in v. 2 we see that 2) There is a qualification to serve in Pastoral ministry. We note a) The necessity of no reproach. and b) That this idea of no reproach is before the church.

We continue discussing 1 Tim. 3:1-7 which covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor. In v. 1 we observe that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry. We looked first at a) The Aspiration to the Ministry. Now we discuss b) God’s valuation of that aspiration and desire.

We begin discussing 1 Tim. 3:1-7 which covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor. In v. 1 we observe that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry. We look first at a) The Aspiration to the Ministry.

We continue our discussion of the church in worship having introduced the topic of the positive mandate that women learn (2:11), and also its negative counterpoint: the prohibition against them being a pastor (2:12). Thankfully, we are not left without reason for this mandate and vv. 13-15 give us that reason. Here, we discover that it is much more than cultural. In vv 13-14 we examined 1) The His...

We continue our discussion of the church in worship having introduced the topic of the positive mandate that women learn (2:11), and also its negative counterpoint: the prohibition against them being a pastor (2:12). Thankfully, we are not left without reason for this mandate and vv. 13-15 give us that reason. Here, we discover that it is much more than cultural. In vv 13-14 we examine 1) The Hist...

The rest of 1 Timothy 2 can be highly controversial, but it is essential that we work our way through it to get to the heart of what God is saying through Paul about the Church in corporate worship. In vv. 11-12  let us carefully consider the principle of women in the church as Paul presents it to Timothy . In v. 11 we discussed 1) The command to the women.  Now, in v. 12 we examine 2) The Prohibi...

The rest of 1 Timothy 2 can be highly controversial, but it is essential that we work our way through it to get to the heart of what God is saying through Paul about the Church in corporate worship. In vv. 11-12 let us carefully consider the principle of women in the church as Paul presents it to Timothy . In v. 11 we discuss 1) The command to the women.

In today's episode we continue an examination of 1 Tim. 2:8-10 - The Church in Worship, having moved from Part 1 (Prayer) into Part 2 (Modesty). In v. 8 we learned that 1) Corporate prayer is to be led by faith-driven men. Then, in vv. 9-10 we learn that 2) Women in the church should be properly adorned.  In v. 9 we started with a discussion on external modesty. Now, in v. 10, we discuss inter...

In today's episode we continue an examination of 1 Tim. 2:8-10 - The Church in Worship, and move from Part 1 (Prayer) into Part 2 (Modesty). In v. 8 we learned that 1) Corporate prayer is to be led by faith-driven men. Now, in vv. 9-10 we learn that 2) Women in the church should be properly adorned. We set the background for this discussion on modesty by discussing the origin of human language...

In today's episode we continue an examination of 1 Tim. 2:8-10 - The Church in Worship, Part 1. In v. 8 we learn that 1) Corporate prayer is to be led by faith-driven men. Under this we learned that a) God’s desire in the church is for prayer. b) Wherever worship occurs, prayer should be a part of it. And c) Faith-driven men should lead in prayer. Under this last point we noted that i) it is g...

In today's episode we begin an examination of 1 Tim. 2:8-10 - The Church in Worship, Part 1. In v. 8 we learn that 1) Corporate prayer is to be led by faith-driven men. Under this we learn that a) God’s desire in the church is for prayer. b) Wherever worship occurs, prayer should be a part of it. And c) Faith-driven men should lead in prayer. It is under this last point that we begin to dive i...

1 Tim. 2:1-7 address the topic of "Gospel-Driven Prayer." In vv. 1-2a we discussed 1) The Command to pray. Then, in vv. 2b-3 we saw 2) The Work of prayer. Now, in vv. 4-6 we started discussing 3) The Theology of Prayer. In v. 4 we looked specifically at the idea that a) God desires salvation for those in authority. Then, in v. 5 we learned that b) God, who offers salvation, is over all....

1 Tim. 2:1-7 address the topic of "Gospel-Driven Prayer." In vv. 1-2a we discussed 1) The Command to pray. Then, in vv. 2b-3 we saw 2) The Work of prayer. Now, in vv. 4-6 we started discussing 3) The Theology of Prayer. In v. 4 we looked specifically at the idea that a) God desires salvation for those in authority. Now, in v. 5 we learn that b) God, who offers salvation, is over all.

1 Tim. 2:1-7 address the topic of "Gospel-Driven Prayer." In vv. 1-2a we discussed 1) The Command to pray. Then, in vv. 2b-3 we saw 2) The Work of prayer. Now, in vv. 4-6 we start discussing 3) The Theology of Prayer. In v. 4 we look specifically at the idea that a) God desires salvation for those in authority.

1 Tim. 2:1-7 address the topic of "Gospel-Driven Prayer." In vv. 1-2a we discussed 1) The Command to pray. Now, in vv. 2b-3 we see 2) The Work of prayer.

1 Tim. 2:1-7 address the topic of "Gospel-Driven Prayer." In vv. 1-2a we discuss 1) The command to pray.

1 Timothy 1:18-20 tells us of The Importance of the True Gospel. In v. 18 we learned 1) The Gospel has been entrusted to Us. Then, in v. 19a we saw that 2) The Gospel is Valuable. Finally, in vv. 19b-20 we learn that 3) There is Danger in Rejecting the Gospel.

1 Timothy 1:18-20 tells us of The Importance of the True Gospel. In v. 18 we learn 1) The Gospel has been entrusted to Us. Now, in v. 19a we see that 2) The Gospel is Valuable.

1 Timothy 1:18-20 tells us of The Importance of the True Gospel. In v. 18 we learn 1) The Gospel has been entrusted to Us.

In 1 Timothy 1:15 we saw that 1) The Gospel Purpose can be distilled into one saying. Then, in 1:16 we learned that 2) The Gospel Purpose points to the Savior, not to man. Now, in 1:17 we see that 3) The Gospel Purpose gives glory alone to God.