"The Saving Work of Christ: Pt1,
INTRODUCTION: The Problem of Doctrine (1:3-20)THE MAIN IDEA: Order in the Assembly (2:1-6:2)CONCLUSION: The Problem of Money (6:3-19)Recipient: “Timothy” (1:2a)
Blessing: “Grace, Mercy and Peace” (1:2b)
I. INTRODUCTION: The Problem of Doctrine (1:3-20)
A. CHARGE: “The Glorious Gospel” (1:3-16)
B.. CHARGE: “The Good Fight” (1:18-20)
A. CHARGE: “The Glorious Gospel” (1:3-16)
False Teachings (1:3-11)Paul’s Testimony (1:12-16)2. Paul’s Testimony (1:12-16)
The Source of Strength (1:12) The Need for Mercy (1:13) The Measure of Grace (1:14) The Purpose of Salvation (1:15-16)The Value of a Testimony:
Paul’s Story is recorded Six Times;
Acts 9 – Luke’s Historical Account;Acts 22 – At the Jewish Temple;Acts 29 – Governor Festus and King Agrippa;Galatians 1-2 – Churches of Galatia;Philippians 3 – Saints in Philippi;1Timothy 1 – Timothy at Ephesus