Leading in Liberty 1 Timothy 4:1-6
1 Timothy 1. Be Stewards of God’s Glory 1: How to Be Stewards of God’s Glory 2:1-6:19 2a. In the World 2:1-10 2b. In the Church 2:11 – 5:2 Official Roles : elders, deacons 2:11 – 3:13 A good minister – leading in… 4:1-5:2 2a. In the World 2:1-10 2b. In the Church 2:11 – 5:2 Official Roles : elders, deacons 2:11 – 3:13 A good minister – leading in… 4:1-5:2
1 Timothy 4:1-6 Asceticism, or “The Holy Game” “In order to be holy, we must abstain from certain pleasures” (contrast against 1 Tim 4:3-4)
1. The “Holy Game” is a Trap (1-3a)
It is progressive
1. The “Holy Game” is a Trap (1-3a) It is progressive It is destructive
1. The “Holy Game” is a Trap (1-3a) It is progressive It is destructive It is unsuspected
2. True Holiness brings Liberty! (3b-6) (4) For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,
2. True Holiness brings Liberty! (3b-6) (4) For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, Col 2:20-23 Gal 5:1-4
How to Enjoy 2014 to the fullest!
1.Make it enjoyable by the word of God and prayer (5) Gal 5:16, 5:13
How to Enjoy 2014 to the fullest! 1.Make it enjoyable by the word of God and prayer (5) Gal 5:16, 5:13 2.Remember the Mystery : Why it is you can enjoy it! 1 Tim 3:16 1 Cor 6:9-11