Bible Study
Don't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: 1 Timothy 2.1-8.
Sermon Outline
Embrace Sound DoctrineA Call to PrayerA Call to a Holy LifeDiscussion Questions
How would you describe the purposes of the original life-saving station?Why do you think that volunteers signed up to help with those purposes?At what point do you think that this lifesaving station first began moving away from its original identity and purpose?What are the parallels you see between this parable and your own life as a Christian?What is the remedy? How does the life-saving station (the church) keep the main thing the main thing?Why does Paul emphasize so strongly the necessity to embrace sound doctrine?What is prayer? Why do you pray?Have you ever experienced an answer to your prayer? What was that like?In what way is the manner in which you live your life a help or a hindrance to another person believing in Jesus?Does sharing your faith make you nervous? Why?Can you state simply what Jesus means to you? Share that with your Life Group.Resources Cited/Consulted
Parable of The Life-Saving Station1 & 2 Timothy, Gordon FeeThe Pastoral Epistles, Donald Guthrie1 – 2 Timothy and Titus, R. Kent Hughes and Bryan ChapellThe Renewed Mind, John PiperMoralistic Therapeutic Deism - the New American Religion, Alber MohlerQuestions?
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