The vision of every church must be marked by a hope in the return of Christ, and a desire for covenant diversity and community. As the church engages with the world around it, this vision will influence and guide us as Kingdom ambassadors.

1 Timothy 6:11-21

As the Apostle Paul concludes his first letter to Timothy, he reminds him of the major themes of the letter – godliness, gospel-clarity, concern for salvation – and how they must be carried out in endurance, perseverance, and commitment. From these verse, we discover four defining characteristics of a godly commitment to the gospel.

1 Timothy 6:1-10

A Christian’s posture towards their circumstances and others must be defined by godly contentment, rooted in the sufficiency of the gospel and the glory of God above all things.

1 Timothy 5

Paul instructs the church to take on a godly posture toward one another, those in need, and their leadership.

1 Timothy 4:11-16 | Guest Preacher: Joe Harris

Paul’s charge to Timothy was to teach, model, and guard the gospel in the church. The gospel must shape the lives of Christians who desire to glorify God and point others to Christ.

1 Timothy 4:1-10

Godliness is the identifying mark of a Christian’s devotion to God. The greatness of God and the treasure of Christ makes a difficult but godly life a thing worth striving for.

In one of the most important passages concerning the nature of the church, we discover the Christian’s identity, the church’s function, and the gospel’s message.

1 Timothy 3:8-13

Godly leadership is essential to a healthy church. We need deacons that lead the church in service and humility, displaying the demonstrative power of the gospel and the self-sacrificial life of Jesus.

1 Timothy 3:1-7 | The importance and nobility of the work of an elder demands proper qualification from those who would fill its office. What are those qualifications, and what is the primary role of an elder in the church?

1 Timothy 2:8-15

A church can remove the focus off of the gospel by serving themselves, like praying inappropriately, dressing immodestly, or distorting God’s design for leadership. These things can become hinderances to the gospel and can cloud the display of God’s redemptive work in our lives. If the church joyfully lived out the the creation order in God’s household, the gospel would continue to go out with power, unhindered by a struggle for power and conflicts of authority.