Main Point- Paul-s appeal to Christian women to accept their God given role and not to undermine the gospel or their own salvation. ----1.-The Bible was not written to us but written for us--2.-Be careful not to undermine the gospel with worldly thinking. v9-10--3.-Be careful not to undermine the gospel by disrupting the church family structure. V11-14--4.-Be careful not to undermine the gospel by risking the salvation of women v15

Main Point- Godly leadership is essential to the gospel witness of the church ----1. There are two types of leadership in the church - elders and deacons, both are to be characterised by godliness. --a- Elders - men of God--b- Deacons - men and women of God--2. Godly leadership is necessary for the church to have a good reputation with the outside world--a- Marital faithfulness--b- Alcohol--c- Speech--d- Money--3. Godly leadership is important for the care of the church. --4. Godly leadership is a desire to be encouraged in the church

Your work has dignity because you are made in the image of God, the Divine Worker.

A new MP3 sermon from Bloomington Reformed Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio.com with the following details:

Title: Truth & Love go together

Subtitle: 1 - 1 Timothy

Speaker: Philip McCollum

Broadcaster: Bloomington Reformed Presbyterian Church

Event: Sunday - PM

Date: 9/23/2018

Bible: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Length: 28 min.

Overview: A gospel church emphasises both truth and love in bringing the gospel to others. ----1. A warning from Paul not to delve into teaching that isn-t the message of the Bible v3-4a----2. Paul helps us recognise false teaching by contrasting it with the gospel and the results of the gospel v4b-7----3. Paul helps us understand the correct use of the Law which ultimately takes us to the gospel. V8-11

Main Point- Pray for all men including the authorities to know the gospel----1.-We are to pray for all men v1--2.-We are to pray for those in authority over us v2--3.-We are to pray in accordance with God-s desire v3-4--4.-We are to pray for an acceptance of Christ as the only way of salvation v5---5.-We are to preach the gospel to all men v7

God made you so that you need to work- embrace your work, but remember that Jesus is the only person whose work is able to save.

Main Point- Meditate on the gospel and see how it has changed and is changing us, otherwise we will be attracted to a -different doctrine-.--1.- When we meditate on the gospel it will lead to thankfulness v12--2.-When we mediate on the gospel it will lead to humility v13-16--3.-When we meditate on the gospel it will lead to praise v17--4.-When we meditate on the gospel it will lead to action v18-20

There are many ways to be distracted but only one thing is truly needed- put your relationship with Jesus before all else and let Him feed your soul.

Although Jesus- methods do not impress the world, you need to appreciate the mighty work He is doing and trust His approach to building His kingdom.

A gospel church emphasises both truth and love in bringing the gospel to others.----1. A warning from Paul not to delve into teaching that isn-t the message of the Bible v3-4a----2. Paul helps us recognise false teaching by contrasting it with the gospel and the results of the gospel v4b-7----3. Paul helps us understand the correct use of the Law which ultimately takes us to the gospel. V8-11