The Main Things 1 Timothy 3:14-16 The Master of the Church The Mission of the Church The Message of the Church
The Main Things 1 Timothy 3:14-16 The Master of the Church The church belongs to God “household of God” – family Gal. 6:10, Heb. 3:6, 1 Pet. 4:17 “living God’s church” – character Purchased by blood – Acts 20:28 God’s own possession – Eph. 1:14 1 Sam. 17:26, Ps. 42:2, 84:2
The Main Things 1 Timothy 3:14-16 The Mission of the Church Pillar – in honor of a king but secondary to support the roof Support – foundation on which a structure rests Truth – John 17:17
The Main Things 1 Timothy 3:14-16 The Mission of the Church (cont.) How do we support THE TRUTH Believing it – Acts 24:14 Memorizing it – Psalm 119:11 Meditating on it – Joshua 1:8 Studying it – 2 Timothy 2:15 Obeying it – Luke 11:28 Defending it – Philippians 1:16 Living it – Titus 2:10 Proclaiming it – Matthew 28:19,20
The Main Things 1 Timothy 3:14-16 The Message of the Church Common confession – conviction Mystery – OT fulfillment in Christ Godliness – truth of salvation Refers to incarnation Saved who become godly in Christ
The Main Things 1 Timothy 3:14-16 The Message of the Church An early church hymn (v 16) Flesh – revealed (make visible) Spirit – vindicated (declared righteous) Angels – beheld (attended to) Men – proclaimed among the nations World – believed on (changed lives) Heaven – Jesus’ glory (future for us)
The Main Things 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Application What can you do to be a pillar and support of the truth? How are you doing in proclaiming and living a gospel centered life?