The Reason for Paul’s Letter to Timothy I Timothy 3:14-16 8 The Reason for Paul’s Letter to Timothy I Timothy 3:14-16

Review 1:1-2 — Endorsement of Timothy’s ministry 1:3-11 — Correction of false doctrine and teachers 1:12-17 — Paul’s witness 2:1-7 — Instruction on prayer

Review 2:8 — Who and how to pray 3:1-7 — Qualifications of elders 2:9-15 — Roles of men and women in church 3:1-7 — Qualifications of elders 3:8-13 — Qualifications of deacons and wives of elders and deacons

I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; - I Timothy 3:14

but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, - I Timothy 3:15a

Christians have a specific way to act, organize and relate to one another in the church.

which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. - I Timothy 3:15b

The Church Household of God

Church of the living God The Church Household of God Church of the living God

Pillar and support of the Truth The Church Household of God Church of the living God Pillar and support of the Truth

By common confession… - I Timothy 3:16a

great is the mystery of godliness… - I Timothy 3:16b

He who was revealed in the flesh, Was vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Proclaimed among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory. - I Timothy 3:16c

Mystery of Godliness Revealed in the flesh Incarnation - John 1:1;14

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. - John 1:1;14

Vindicated in the Spirit Mystery of Godliness Revealed in the flesh Vindicated in the Spirit Resurrection - Romans 1:4

who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord, - Romans 1:4

Beheld by Angels Spiritual witness - John 20:11 Mystery of Godliness Revealed in the flesh Vindicated in the Spirit Beheld by Angels Spiritual witness - John 20:11

But Mary was standing outside the tomb weeping; and so, as she wept, she stooped and looked into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white sitting, one at the head and one at the feet, where the body of Jesus had been lying. - John 20:11

Proclamation among the nations Mystery of Godliness Revealed in the flesh Vindicated in the Spirit Beheld by Angels Proclamation among the nations Gospel preached – Matthew 28:18-20

18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20

Believed on in the world Mystery of Godliness Revealed in the flesh Vindicated in the Spirit Believed by Angels Proclamation among the nations Believed on in the world Gospel results - Acts 2:40-41

40 And with many other words he solemnly testified and kept on exhorting them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation!” 41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. - Acts 2:40-41

Taken up in Glory Ascension - Acts 1:9 Mystery of Godliness Revealed in the flesh Vindicated in the Spirit Believed by Angels Proclamation among the nations Believed on in the world Taken up in Glory Ascension - Acts 1:9

And after He had said these things, He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. - Acts 1:9

Paul’s Review There is a specific order Men need to be qualified before they are appointed The church needs to conduct itself according to God’s will The main job is to preserve and obey Jesus’ teachings

The results in the modern day of not obeying Paul’s instructions: Many have substituted man- made church organizations Division

The results in the modern day of not obeying Paul’s instructions: Religious leaders who are Biblically unqualified Religious error

The results in the modern day of not obeying Paul’s instructions: Worldly Christians Weak churches

The results in the modern day of not obeying Paul’s instructions: Focus away from preserving and promoting the gospel Unfruitfulness