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 4.1-5.
Sermon Outline
The Spirit has told us false teachings/doctrines will arise.The wrong response to God's good gifts.The right response to God's good gifts.Discussion Questions
Why was it important for the Spirit to tell Paul/the church that false teachings would arise? In what ways, if any, is it helpful to you?What is asceticism? What about it was it contrary to the gospel?Why do you think people embrace extreme practices?How is one seduced away from sound doctrine?The challenge to the Ephesian church was false teachings pertaining to marriage and food. What are the false teachings challenging the church today?Resources Cited/Consulted
1 – 2 Timothy and Titus, R. Kent Hughes and Bryan Chapell1 & 2 Timothy, Gordon FeeThe Pastoral Epistles, Donald Guthrie1-2 Timothy & Titus, Philip TownerThe Flight of Peter Fromm, Martin GardnerGuard the Truth, John StottWorldly Saints, Leland RykenScrewtape Letters, C. S. LewisQuestions?
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