“Know who you are” “Recognise and resist wrong ideas” “Guidance of homosexuality” “Encourage Prayer” “Fight the battle” “God wants all to be saved”

1 Timothy 2 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour... Prayer Paul urges prayer

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, Rich in theology Rich in life and truth Heart of Christianity Declared 55 times in Bible

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, Who is the Saviour? Jesus or God?

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, God the Saviour = 32 OT and 6 NT Jesus the Saviour = 2 OT and 15 NT Who is the Saviour? Jesus or God?

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, Who is the Saviour? Jesus or God? Isaiah Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. 11 I, even I, am the LORD, and apart from me there is no saviour. only 1 saviour John 4 42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man (Jesus) really is the Saviour of the world.” Jesus is God if Jesus is the Saviour

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, Who is the Saviour? 2 Peter grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Jesus, God in human form

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, Who is the Saviour? Jesus, God in human form

"If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer. But our greatest need was forgiveness, So God sent us a Saviour!” Chuck Swindoll, The Grace Awakening

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, What are we saved from? No tears No sadness Everything/everyone that causes tears and sadness not allowed

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, What are we saved from? Everything/everyone that causes tears and sadness not allowed

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, What are we saved from? Everything/everyone that causes tears and sadness not allowed

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour,... 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and human beings, Christ Jesus, himself human, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. Ransom = “A price paid to release someone” How are we saved?

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour,... 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. How are we saved? Ransomed The tears I have caused - Anger God who loves the ones I hurt

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour,... 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. How are we saved? Ransomed The tears I have caused - Anger God who loves the ones I hurt -Remove me from God’s presence - heaven

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour,... 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. How are we saved? Ransomed The tears I have caused - Anger God who loves the ones I hurt - Demand justice from those I have hurt -Remove me from God’s presence - heaven

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour,... 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. How are we saved? Ransomed The tears I have caused - Anger God who loves the ones I hurt - Demand justice from those I have hurt - Enslave me to Satan, as destruction is my destiny -Remove me from God’s presence - heaven

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour,... 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. How are we saved? Ransomed The ransom paid by Jesus - Anger God who loves the ones I hurt - Demand justice from those I have hurt - Enslave me to Satan, as destruction is my destiny -Remove me from God’s presence - heaven

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour,... 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. How are we saved? Ransomed The ransom paid by Jesus - Demonstrates the love of God

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour,... 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. How are we saved? Ransomed The ransom paid by Jesus - Demonstrates the love of God - Takes the death I deserve

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour,... 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. How are we saved? Ransomed The ransom paid by Jesus - Demonstrates the love of God - Satisfies justice - Takes the death I deserve

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour,... 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. How are we saved? Ransomed The ransom paid by Jesus - Demonstrates the love of God - Satisfies justice - Breaks Satan’s hold - Takes the death I deserve

The cross was not Jesus’ need to change God’s mind about us, but instead his need to change our mind about God. Richard Rohr

The Death of Jesus on the Cross Proves to the... HurtGod demands a consequence AshamedGod will forgive FearfulGod loves ProudA Saviour is needed (But if Jesus not God...!)

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Will all people be saved? Luke 13 Jesus Said 3 “I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish.” Acts 2 38 Peter replied, “ Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Will all people be saved? Acts 3 19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord 2 Thessalonians 1 8 He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. 9 They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might No - repentance needed

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Will all people be saved? No - repentance needed Heaven for those who know what sin is and want to be free of it Destruction for those who won’t turn from sin

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. How can God not get what He wants? God in love, gives people freedom to reject him as Saviour

What do we learn? We need Saving Saving is at the heart of God God wants others to be Saved

For reflection We need Saving Saving is at the heart of God God wants others to be Saved What do I need to repent of? Am I aware of God’s desire to save me? Who should I be praying for opportunities live out my faith to?

1 Timothy 2 3 This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and human beings, Christ Jesus, himself human, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.

1 Timothy 4 10 That is why we labour and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Saviour of all people, and especially of those who believe.