First Timothy -

Order In The Church House
 

                        Chapter One - Where We Stand

I. Paul Believes - vs.1a,b,
a. He Believes He Is Commended To Serve - vs.1a ...apostle...
b. He Believes He Is Commanded To Serve - vs.1b ...commandment...

II. Paul Is Believable - vs.1c,d
a. Because Of Who He Honors - vs1c ...God our savior...
b. Because His Hope - vs.1d ...Jesus Christ...our hope...

III. Paul's Beloved- vs.2
a. Paul's Paternal Love - vs.2 ...my own son...
b. Paul's Faithful Love - vs.2b ...in the faith... Paul was faithful to always acknowledge what really mattered: Faith.
Quote:
Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

c. Paul's Spiritual Love - vs.2c ...Grace...mercy...

IV. Paul Beseeches- vs.3,11
a. Paul Beseeches For Sound Doctrine - vs.3
b. Paul Beseeches For Grounded Disciples- vs.4
Note: Grounded Disciples Must Exercise Separation - vs.4
Note: Grounded Disciples Must Emphasize Sanctification - vs.5

Important to observe that Separation is FROM something/someone while Sanctification is UNTO something/someone. When this practice is exacted we become discerning of corrupt teaching and teachers (vs. 6,7).
c. Paul Beseeches For Abounding Decisions - vs.8,11
Note: Abounding Decisions Require Education- vs.9 ...Knowing...
Note: Abounding Decisions Acquire Clarification - vs.9b,10
Note: Abounding Decisions Inspire Dedication - vs.11 ...my trust...

V. Paul's Beatitude- vs.12,20
a. He Was Delighted - vs.12,17
Note: He Knew He Was Forgiven - vs.12,14
Note: He Knew Not To Forget - vs.15
Note: He Knew To Forfeit - vs.16 - Gal. 2:20; 6:14; Phil. 1:21
Note: He Knew Its Forever - vs.17

b. He Was Deliberate - vs.18,20
Note: A Deliberate Commendation - vs.18,19
Note: A Deliberate Condemnation - vs. 20


Paul's clear admonition which demands our full attention... is that the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lust for other things will nurture the corruption of our understanding to a fervent bent against the will of God. Any encouragement that diverts your yielding to obey the Holy Spirit will only bring about disillusionment, staleness and death.

Resist anything or anyone which diverts you from growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We must refuse to be fascinated and cooperative with the seductive solicitations of this rebellious and religious world.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger