As paul addressed Timothy, the apostle spoke directly about the harm of false teaching and the good of truth. The success of the Christian life and the church is directly related to how much impact God's truth has on each of you.

As paul addressed Timothy, the apostle spoke directly about the harm of false teaching and the good of truth. The success of the Christian life and the church is directly related to how much impact God's truth has on each of you.

Paul's first letter to Timothy was just a few years after Paul's departure to Macedonia. Certainly Timothy would need God's grace peace and mercy in order to build the church in Ephesus. His sincere rebirth and character served this young pastor well as he faced the challenges of that pastorate.

Paul's first letter to Timothy was just a few years after Paul's departure to Macedonia. Certainly Timothy would need God's grace peace and mercy in order to build the church in Ephesus. His sincere rebirth and character served this young pastor well as he faced the challenges of that pastorate.

Jesus said that he will build his church -Mt. 16-18- but he uses us to do the building. 1 Timothy teaches us how to build Christ's church and gives the Bible as the one solitary tool to build with. The apostle Paul passes the mantle to Timothy with various instructions for this young pastor.

Jesus said that he will build his church (Mt. 16:18) but he uses us to do the building. 1 Timothy teaches us how to build Christ's church and gives the Bible as the one solitary tool to build with. The apostle Paul passes the mantle to Timothy with various instructions for this young pastor.

Mary and Martha display two ways of practicing Christianity- active religion and contemplative religion. The actions of Mary reveals a heart that longed for truth and eternal things. This would not be taken away from her. Her contemplation of God's eternal truths will culminate in the beauty of heaven described in this sermon.

Mary and Martha display two ways of practicing Christianity: active religion and contemplative religion. The actions of Mary reveals a heart that longed for truth and eternal things. This would not be taken away from her. Her contemplation of God's eternal truths will culminate in the beauty of heaven described in this sermon.

People often live as if God was on trial when in reality, we are subject to his judgment. The Christian life has requirements that must be fulfilled from the heart. Among God's expectations for his children is baptism and the Lord's Supper.

People often live as if God was on trial when in reality, we are subject to his judgment. The Christian life has requirements that must be fulfilled from the heart. Among God's expectations for his children is baptism and the Lord's Supper.