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Dealing with Preferences within the Christian Community
Lessons 1. In order for unity to be maintained in the church there must be freedom for Christians to express their opinions without judgment or contempt because this is God’s will for the church through Jesus (Romans 14:1-10) 2. Conservative Christians will approach certain categories in life with revered speculation for a variety of reasons, whereas the liberal Christians will …
2 Chronicles 16
Lessons 1. No problem can arise for God’s people of which the Lord is not aware, and from which He cannot deliver them, provided their hearts are fully His (2 Chronicles 16:7-12, Luke 12:31). 2. The fruit of one’s godly decisions will impact their life on earth positively (2 Chronicles 14:13-15, Proverbs 21:20, Isaiah 3:10, Psalm 128:1,2). 3. The benefits …
1 Timothy 2:11-14
Lessons 1. The role of bearing and raising young children is what restricts women from taking the office of an overseer, as seen through the following: A. Married women are the assumed audience in 1 Timothy (1 Tim. 2:15, 3:2,12) B. The restriction is regarding the office of an overseer/elder as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1 and in 1 Timothy …
1 Timothy 2:11-15
Lessons 1. The role of bearing and raising young children is what restricts women from taking the office of an overseer, as seen through the following: A. Maries women are the assumed audience in 1 Timothy (1 Tim. 2:15, 3:2,12) B. The restriction is regarding the office of an overseer/elder as seen in 1 Timothy 3:1 and in 1 Timothy …
1 Timothy 2:15 (Biblical Motherhood)
Lessons 1. Having children is God’s design for all married men and women (Genesis 1:28, 9:1) 2. To reject God’s gender-specific roles to men (i.e.provisionary care) and women (i.e.child bearing) is to put their salvation at risk (1 Timothy 2:15, 5:8) 3. God has specifically designated women to raise their children, especially in their early years (1 Timothy 5:10, 1 …
1 Timothy 1:18-20
Lessons 1. The difficult and often discouraging ministry of a ‘turn around’ pastor requires encouragement from solid believers (1 Timothy 1:18,19). 2. Proofing profits have had a predictive prophecy come true (Samuel: 1 Samuel 3:19,30 & 9:6; the other O.T. Prophets, Agabus (Acts 11:28), the apostle John (Revelation 2:10), Paul (Acts 20:29,30). 3. Processes can be predictive (1 Samuel 3:18,19; …
1 Timothy 1:1-7
Lessons 1. The Christian teaching on love (1 Timothy 1:5). is centered on godly character: A. From a pure Heart – that has dealt with sin B. A good conscience – free from internal accusation. C. A Sincere faith – expressed in one’s daily walk with God 2. Any church leaders that do not teach love as their goal, ought …
Intro to 1 Timothy
Lessons 1. Without solid Biblical leadership, any church can go sideways regardless of who started it and how long it was disciplined (Acts 20:29,30; 1 Timothy 1:3). 2. Family issues are not to be exclusively handled within the private family, but rather at times are a larger church family matter (1 Timothy 2:8-15, 3:4, 5:1-16). 3. There are some scriptures …
God’s Expectation of Obedience
Lesson 1. God expects obedience to His ways (Matthew 5:48, Luke 13:1-9, Galatians 5, John 14:21-24), which is not so different in comparison to the love expectation we have on others. 2. There are different Biblical stages of obedience described among Christian believers, such as Babes in Christ (1 Corinthians 3:-13), Milk and meat Christians (Hebrews 5:11-14), those who stumble …