1 Timothy 6:3-5a comprises a section on "The Implications of Preaching a False Gospel." We discover that there are two components that we see in this passage that help us as we work with the idea that We must think rightly about false teachers!

In v. 3 we note that 1) There is the Character of the Content.

We continue our discussion of 1 Timothy 6:1-2 where we are being governed by the idea that As followers of Christ, we must understand that the Gospel is at stake in every circumstance of our lives!

In v. 1 we learned that 1) Believers must be driven by their theology when faced with an unjust situation.

In v. 2a we see that 2) Believers must resist a sense of entitlement based on their position in Christ.

Then, in v. 2b we learn that 3) Believers must serve in the position where God has placed them to their best ability!

And, in v. 2c we see that 4) Believers need to be continually reminded that the Gospel alone takes absolute precedence in all of life!

All of this to say: If you are known for anything, let it be that you are known for the Gospel!

Today, we begin a discussion of 1 Timothy 6:1-2 where we are being governed by the idea that As followers of Christ, we must understand that the Gospel is at stake in every circumstance of our lives!

In v. 1 we learn that 1) Believers must be driven by their theology when faced with an unjust situation.

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 learned that 1) Three imperatives guide the church and her leaders through this process.

Then, in v. 23 we see 2) There is an illustration of the extent one should be willing to go to for the sake of purity.

Finally, in vv. 24-25 we learn that 3) Both good and bad can take time to come to light. Not all can be known at the first.

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 learned that 1) Three imperatives guide the church and her leaders through this process.

Now, in v. 23 we see 2) There is an illustration of the extent one should be willing to go to for the sake of purity.

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 the church and her leaders through this process.

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.

Now, in vv. 19-21 we learn that 2) Believers ought to be cautious when considering discipline of an elder.

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 learning that 3) Believers ought to have a conduct toward Widows which is informed by their conduct.

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) Believers ought to have a conduct toward Widows which is informed by their conduct.