We continue our discussion of 1 Timothy 6:1-2 where we are being governed by the idea that As followers of Christ, we must understand that the Gospel is at stake in every circumstance of our lives! In v. 1 we learned that 1) Believers must be driven by their theology when faced with an unjust situation. In v. 2a we see that 2) Believers must resist a sense of entitlement based on their position in Christ. Then, in v. 2b we learn that 3) Believers must serve in the position where God has placed them to their best ability! And, in v. 2c we see that 4) Believers need to be continually reminded that the Gospel alone takes absolute precedence in all of life! All of this to say: If you are known for anything, let it be that you are known for the Gospel! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

Today, we begin a discussion of 1 Timothy 6:1-2 where we are being governed by the idea that As followers of Christ, we must understand that the Gospel is at stake in every circumstance of our lives! In v. 1 we learn that 1) Believers must be driven by their theology when faced with an unjust situation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Timothy 5:22-25 comprises part 5 of "Conduct in the Church" and we're looking specifically at the conduct of the elder in this section. We slightly modified the proposition for this section so that we are governed by the idea that There is room for extra caution when considering someone to a position of leadership in the church.  In v. 22 we learned that 1) Three imperatives guide the church and her leaders through this process. Then, in v. 23 we see 2) There is an illustration of the extent one should be willing to go to for the sake of purity. Finally, in vv. 24-25 we learn that 3) Both good and bad can take time to come to light. Not all can be known at the first. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Timothy 5:22-25 comprises part 5 of "Conduct in the Church" and we're looking specifically at the conduct of the elder in this section. We slightly modified the proposition for this section so that we are governed by the idea that There is room for extra caution when considering someone to a position of leadership in the church.  In v. 22 we learned that 1) Three imperatives guide the church and her leaders through this process. Now, in v. 23 we see 2) There is an illustration of the extent one should be willing to go to for the sake of purity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Timothy 5:22-25 comprises part 5 of "Conduct in the Church" and we're looking specifically at the conduct of the elder in this section. We slightly modified the proposition for this section so that we are governed by the idea that There is room for extra caution when considering someone to a position of leadership in the church.  In v. 22 we learn that 1) Three imperatives guide the church and her leaders through this process. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

This next section of 1 Tim. 5:17-21 comprises part 4 of "Conduct in the Church" found in this chapter. Here we are looking at the topic of "Honoring the Elder." In this section we are governed by the idea that Believers should be deliberate in their conduct towards their leaders. In vv. 17-18 we saw that 1) Believers ought to value the faithful ministry of the Word of God. Now, in vv. 19-21 we learn that 2) Believers ought to be cautious when considering discipline of an elder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

This next section of 1 Tim. 5:17-21 comprises part 4 of "Conduct in the Church" found in this chapter. Here we are looking at the topic of "Honoring the Elder." In this section we are governed by the idea that Believers should be deliberate in their conduct towards their leaders. In vv. 17-18 we see that 1) Believers ought to value the faithful ministry of the Word of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Tim. 5 covers the topic of "Conduct in the Church" and we are being governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church! In vv. 1-2 we saw that 1) Believers ought to be Encouragers. Then, in vv. 3-8 we learned that 2) Believers are called to Honor specific groups within the church. Now, we finish this next section, from vv. 9-16 where we are learning that 3) Believers ought to have a conduct toward Widows which is informed by their conduct. vv. 9-10 teach that they can only be enrolled with qualifications.And vv. 11-16 teach that the church should refuse to enroll widows with disqualifications. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Tim. 5 covers the topic of "Conduct in the Church" and we are being governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church! In vv. 1-2 we saw that 1) Believers ought to be Encouragers. Then, in vv. 3-8 we learned that 2) Believers are called to Honor specific groups within the church. Now, we begin a new section, from vv. 9-16 where we learn that 3) Believers ought to have a conduct toward Widows which is informed by their conduct. vv. 9-10 teach that they can only be enrolled with qualifications. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Tim. 5:1-8 covers the topic of "Conduct in the Church" and we are being governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church! In vv. 1-2 we saw that 1) Believers ought to be Encouragers. Now, in vv. 3-8 we learn that 2) Believers are called to Honor specific groups within the church. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Timothy 5:1-8 form the parameters of this next section of Scripture. Here we are governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church! Today in vv. 1-2 we finish discussing the idea that 1) Believers ought to be ENCOURAGERS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

This next section is comprised of the first eight verses of 1 Timothy 5. Here we are governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church! In vv. 1-2 we begin discussing the idea that 1) Believers ought to be ENCOURAGERS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Timothy 4:11-16 covers the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives. In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are broken down into four categories.  In v. 11 we looked at the first two imperatives with the idea that 1) We can establish a pattern of godliness by becoming teachers of godliness. In v. 12 we saw that 2) We can establish a pattern of Godliness by being a living example of it. Then, in vv. 13-15 we learned that 3) We can establish a pattern of Godliness through consistent devotion to the affairs of the Church. And now, in v. 16 we see that 4) We can establish a pattern of Godliness through constant accountability. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Timothy 4:11-16 covers the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives. In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are broken down into four categories.  In v. 11 we looked at the first two imperatives with the idea that 1) We can establish a pattern of godliness by becoming teachers of godliness. Then, in v. 12 we saw that 2) We can establish a pattern of Godliness by being a living example of it. Now, in vv. 13-15 we learn that 3) We can establish a pattern of Godliness through consistent devotion to the affairs of the Church. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Timothy 4:11-16 cover the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives. In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are broken down into four categories.  In v. 11 we looked at the first two imperatives with the idea that 1) We can establish a pattern of godliness by becoming teachers of godliness. Now, in v. 12 we see that 2) We can establish a pattern of Godliness by being a living example of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Timothy 4:11-16 cover the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives. In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are broken down into four categories. In v. 11 we look at the first two imperatives with the idea that 1) We can establish a pattern of godliness by becoming teachers of godliness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Timothy 4:6-10 covers the topic of "Training for Godliness." We are governed by the idea that We must invest the bulk of our energy on what is profitable for the life to come! In v. 6 we learned that 1) A good believer will be both a learner and a teacher. Then, in v. 7a we saw that 2) A good believer will teach fellow believers to avoid certain unprofitable activities. Finally, in vv. 7b-10 we learn that 3) A good believer will train for godliness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

1 Timothy 4:6-10 covers the topic of "Training for Godliness." We are governed by the idea that We must invest the bulk of our energy on what is profitable for the life to come! In v. 6 we learned that 1) A good believer will be both a learner and a teacher. Now, in v. 7a we see that 2) A good believer will teach fellow believers to avoid certain unprofitable activities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

Today, we begin discussing vv. 6-10 of 1 Timothy 4 which covers the topic of "Training for Godliness." We are governed by the idea that We must invest the bulk of our energy on what is profitable for the life to come! In v. 6 we learn that 1) A good believer will be both a learner and a teacher. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support

In 1 Tim. 4:1-5 we learn of "The Danger of Departing." In this text we come away with the idea that Believers should strive to avoid apostasy! So, what do we know about apostasy? In vv. 1-3 we learn that 1) Apostasy is guaranteed.  Under this we learned about a) Spirit-led revelation and that b) Departure from the faith is guaranteed.  Under this second sub-point we saw i) The action: Definition of Departure from faith ii) The time of the action. iii) the means of the action (answers the question how will they depart the faith?). It is under this point that we get even deeper: By devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons.Noting the Agents of demons: Liars That brings us to today's episode, where we discuss The message of demons and liars (v. 3). And finally, in vv. 4-5 we learn that 2) Avoiding apostasy can be accomplished by thinking biblically about creation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-pilch/support