CHRISTIAN CONFIDENCE

October 13, 2020

 

  1. Starting point: 1 Tim. 2:1-6.

 

  1. Praying from: 1 Timothy 1

 

PAUL’S COUNSEL TO TIMOTHY

“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

2     Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

3     As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine,

UNSOUND DOCTRINE CONDEMNED

4     Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

5     Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:

6     From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;

7     Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

8     But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

PURPOSE OF LAW

9     Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

10     For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

11     According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.

PAUL’S EXPERIENCE RELATED

12     And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

UNWORTHINESS FELT

13     Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

14     And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

 

15     This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

16     Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

17     Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

SOLEMN CHARGES

18     This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;

19     Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck:

20     Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.”

  1. THE PERSONNEL—vv. 1–2

PAUL’S COUNSEL TO TIMOTHY

  1. Person—v. 1. Paul the Apostle of Christ. He met Christ in a personal way—Acts 9:1–43.
  2. Purpose—v. 2. The Epistle was written to Timothy, a young man travelling with Paul.
  3. THE PROBLEM—vv. 3–7
  4. Faith—v. 3. Paul had faith that Timothy would teach true doctrine unto the people.

UNSOUND DOCTRINE CONDEMNED

  1. Fables—v. 4. Not stories, but God’s never changing Word, which edifies man.
  2. Firm—v. 5. Faith that will not weaken. Faith that will stand persecution, suffering and sorrow.
  3. Foolishness—vv. 6–7. Stay away from those who twist the truth to mean what they wish it to.

III. THE PUNISHMENT—vv. 8–11

  1. Law—v. 8. The law is good, if used in the right way. The law is for our protection.

PURPOSE OF LAW

  1. Looseness—v. 9. Law made for the lawless.
  2. Living—vv. 10–11. Judged by our living on earth.

 

  1. THE PARDON—vv. 12–17

PAUL’S EXPERIENCE RELATED

  1. Preacher—v. 12. Thanks to God for His call.

UNWORTHINESS FELT

  1. Persecutor—v. 13. Paul persecutor, now the preacher.
  2. Patience—v. 14. God’s grace and patience.

RICHS OF GRACE

PAUL’S EXAMPLE

  1. Pardon—vv. 15–16. Paul the chief of sinners.
  2. Praise—v. 17. Paul praising the Lord!
  3. THE PROPHECIES—vv. 18–20

SOLEMN CHARGES

  1. Patience—v. 18. Be patient as the prophets.
  2. Persistence—v. 19. Do not compromise your faith. It is so easy to compromise in order to please.
  3. Punishment—v. 20. Those who were punished for making trouble for Paul.
  4. THE AMEN OF ROMANS 16:20, 24, 27

16:20         “And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.”

16:24         “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”

16:27         “To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.”