"Quiet quitting" is a cultural phenomenon that’s gained traction in the last few years. Many have resorted to the bare minimum, checking out emotionally and mentally in response to burnout, a lack of recognition and appreciation, the whims of the moment, or just overall dissatisfaction with life. While this has been seen especially in the workforce, it is manifesting itself in more than just jobs; it’s in responsibilities, relationships and devastatingly, even spiritual commitments, as people opt to coast rather than strive for something. Paul’s call to Timothy to “fight the good fight of the faith” stands in direct contrast to that. There is no shrugging off the call to engage in the battle of living for the gospel of Jesus Christ in this world; temptation is at the door, wrong thinking can creep in quickly and stealthily, and we are called to be on our guard in this world of distortion. As we continue our study of 1 Timothy, we’ll see how we ought to live as people truly transformed by the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Scriptures shake us awake by keeping us founded on the truth, owning the reality of our sin, relying on the jaw-dropping grace of God and igniting our mission to share that truth with the world. Join us as we unpack how the law exposes our need and the gospel fulfills it, urging us to live boldly for Christ!

Series: The Good Fight (1 Timothy)

Jordan Coros

Message: 2 – Contrary To Sound Doctrine

Harvest Bible Chapel

Text: 1 Timothy 1:8-11

March 9, 2025

When I’m truly transformed by the gospel, I will…

…reject the temptation to twist the truth (v. 8)

Matthew 5:17

…realize the gravity of my sin (v. 9-10)

The Law dispels all self-illusions…God accordingly uses the Law for a hammer to break up the illusion of self-righteousness, that we should despair of our own strength and efforts at self-justification…what is the purpose of this humbling, bruising, beating down? It serves to bring us into grace.

Martin Luther

…run to the glorious grace of God (v. 11a)

Law and Grace

1. The Law condemns; Grace frees.

The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope.

Timothy Keller, Meaning of Marriage

Romans 8:1

2. The Law exposes; Grace empowers.

3. The Law reveals; Grace unites.

…respond by proclaiming it to others (v. 11b)