Everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if received with thanksgiving because the word of God and prayer consecrate it. 1 Timothy 4:1-5 What are some characteristics of false teachers? False teachers are “hypocritical liars.” What they teach doesn’t match what they practice. Believers must not believe every person that carries a bible. The Bible is true, but even Satan quotes the Bible. We must search and know scripture to be able to identify false teachers. False teachers have seared consciences. When one has a seared conscience, they have no feeling of right or wrong, just as scorched flesh has no…
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Qualified Leaders Respected For Seven Reasons
Now an overseer must be above reproach. . . 1 Timothy 3:2 Do you want to be a good example of representing Christ? Here are a few examples of a respected leader. A church leader must be married to one wife. This isn’t saying that you have to be married, just if you choose to be married, have one spouse, no others. Married people need to be faithful to one another. Church leaders should be of showing the appearance of faithfulness – in following Christ. A church leader should be gentle. When a leader has to correct someone who falls into error, the church leader…
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Women And The Church: Part 2
Reread 1 Timothy 2:8-15. Also, keep in mind his purpose, as he stated in 1 Timothy 3: 14,15. Now make a list of what a woman should do, what she is not allowed to do, and why. Where is this pattern of behavior to be implemented? Keep everything in context, don’t jump to conclusions or opinions. Was Paul against women being in ministry? What are some biblical examples of women in ministry? In your culture, how do women show submission to their husbands? Who are some women in ministry that Paul commended? Why does Paul emphasize that sin came through Adam in Romans 5:12-20…
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Prayer In Church
I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing (1 Timothy 2:8). What does Paul want to take place in the church? Prayer. Let’s read again 1 Timothy 2:1-8. Are there any new insights that you see about Christ and God? In your version of the bible, are there the words, “God our savior?” Did you notice that? This is not a title we often think about for God. It is used six times in the Old Testament and seven times in the New Testament. It is used in 1 Timothy 1:1; 2:3; and 4:10. Let’s move along. Today read 1 Timothy 2:8-15. …
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Reflection Day
Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10 Today is Reflection Day! I love reflection day. It’s a time for me to go back and reflect on what God has spoken to me about. It gives me time to pray and seek God about what he wants to change in my life. It gives me time to make a game plan of putting action to what God is telling me and asking of me. Reflection Day gives me a slower pace to grasp what God is telling me. It gives me more time to…
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The Worst Sinner Became One Of The Best Servants
I thank Christ Jesus for our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer, persecutor, and violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 1 Timothy 1:12-13 What example did Paul use to show that neither genealogies nor Law saves people? Paul contrasted the myths and lawless living to the healthy teachings of the gospel. God entrusted Paul with the glorious gospel of the blessed God. He gave the Law to restrain sinners. The law lacks the power to save those sinners. God’s grace brings…
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What Is Truth: Part 3
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope, To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Timothy 1:1-2 Do you remember Paul’s purpose of 1 Timothy? Reread 1 Timothy 1:3 and also look at 3:14, 15 if you can write the purpose in the margin of your bible or a notebook. Let’s also put the date in. A.D. 65. Read chapters 4-6 of this book to familiarize yourself with the rest of the book. Now let’s go back and focus…
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What Is Truth? Part 1
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope; 1 Timothy 1:1 What is truth? Do you struggle with know what is true and what isn’t? We are going to spend the next five weeks in the book of First Timothy. You will need paper, pens/colored pencils, and a Bible you don’t mind writing in for this series of devotions. What do you know about this book? Who is the author of this book, and who is it to? Today we will spend time determining the context of 1 Timothy Chapters 1-3. …
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I Can Do All Things Through Christ
The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6 As joint-heirs of Jesus Christ, we are capable of doing things that we simply couldn’t do. Read John 15:5 and Philippians 4:13. What do these verses teach us? Without Jesus, we cannot do anything. It is that simple. With Him, we can do everything. What have you done in life that required you to draw your strength from Jesus, so you could do the impossible? Read 2 Corinthians 4:7. What is God’s goal according to this verse? God is greatly glorified when we are enabled to do what we are unable…
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God Is Who He Says He Is – Part 2
Did you ponder on yesterday’s post? Did find the answer to how long Moses and Joshua waited before God spoke to them? They waited forty days and nights, then in Exodus 25:1, God spoke! In the old testament, the people could inquire of the Lord in the tent of meeting, however, they had to do it in a certain way. Reread Exodus 33: 7-11. What do you see them doing? They watched Moses from a distance. In 2 Corthinians 3:10, we are the people of the New Covenant, we have the surpassing glory that God has offered to us. Yet, we do what the Old Testament people did, we stand…