1. In Training 1 Timothy 4:6-11

3. The Ground and Necessity of Godliness Becoming godly has eternal significance 4:7-8 1 Timothy 3:16—the “mystery” of godliness Produced through the gospel

4. The Ground and Necessity of Godliness Godliness has been lost or marred Humanity was perfect Humanity fell into sin The image of God has been marred Matthew 15:16-18

6. The Ground and Necessity of Godliness In Jesus God has come near and we have seen godliness in the flesh 1 Timothy 3:16 Those who trust in Jesus are forgiven and have something new unleashed in them (2 Cor. 5: 17ff)

7. The Ground and Necessity of Godliness We now have the power to be conformed to be like Him 2 Peter 1:3 Restored to original glory

8. New Life Developed gumnaze (v.7) agonizometha (v. 10) The gift must be fleshed out (Phil. 2:12-13)

9. New Life Developed Prayer– 1 Tim. 4:5 Word (4:13) Community (Heb. 10: 23-25)