Paul instructs Timothy to pray for everyone, including the king and other civic leaders, so that the Christian church could live out its faith in peace and tranquility. Today, the Pastors discuss what this passage might mean for us and our own Christian responsibilities today.

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While "sloth" might conjure images of lazy people wasting their time and energy, the Christian understanding of sloth might be better described by the ancient word "acedia." Join the Pastors as they explore what the ancient monks called the "noon-day demon" and how this very ancient realization has incredible implications for our modern lives. While this may not be an easy conversation, it is essential to our lives of faith and discipleship.

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Paul instructs Timothy to "fight the good fight" of faith but what does that have to do with what he has to say about conscience? Join the Pastors as they unpack this text both with its encouragement and its strong language for those leaders who Paul criticizes so strongly.

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When Paul writes to his young mentor Timothy, he wastes no time in reminding him of the central purpose of the Gospel, that Jesus Christ came with the sole purpose of saving sinners. The depth of this truth moves Paul to a moment of pure spiritual ecstasy as he breaks out in praise of God. Don't miss this incredible passage and its inspiration for all Christians.

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Paul makes it clear that our past choices, even our past unbelief, cannot keep the life changing mercy and grace of Jesus Christ from transforming our lives. Today the Pastors explore how Paul uses this powerful theological vision to both lift up Jesus's Lordship while simultaneously censuring the false teachers in Ephesus.

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When the Apostle Paul turns to make a list exemplifying the marks of wrongheaded legalism, he unwittingly created one of the most famous and debated passes of scripture. Join the Pastors as they navigate one of the most studied scriptures in the New Testament and try to offer practical insight for what it might mean for our lives today.

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Lust and Gluttony are the two deadly sins that are directly connected to our physical natures and, as a result, the ancient Christians were understanding of our struggle to resist their temptations. That said, the Pastors explore how these two human vices, when left unchecked, can become a powerfully destructive force in our lives. What follows is not easy but certainly an essential conversation as we seek to become deeper disciples of Jesus Christ.

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When Paul takes on false teachers directly, he almost always challenges their teachings about the law. Join the Pastors as they explore what these false teachings might have been and how the church still fights the temptation to "secret decoder ring" faith even today.

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Today Paul makes it abundantly clear why he is writing to Timothy, to urge him to stand strong in his opposition to the Christian false teachers in Ephesus. With just a few short words, Paul both undercuts the religious temptation to create a "secret decoder ring" and also reminds Timothy that all true Christian teaching must flow out from a heart of sincere love.

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When Paul writes to Timothy, he starts with the first and only thing that matters, Jesus Christ. Join the Pastors as they explore the surprisingly deep theology of the very first words of 1 Timothy.

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