1. The Power of Godliness 1 Timothy 4:6-11

2. The Power of Godliness, 2 Tim. 3:5 Form (morphosis): “Outward semblance …outline (Vine) Matt. 23:27 Godliness (eusebeia): “denotes piety which, characterized by a Godward attitude, does that which is well-pleasing” to God (Vine) --- ATTITUDE + ACTION Power (dunamis): “used absolutely, denotes (1) power to work, to carry something into effect (2) power in action” (Vine) 1 Timothy 4:7-8; 6:11 2 2

3. THE POWER OF GODLINESS IN THE CHRISTIAN 2 Peter 3:11 3 3

4. Godliness in the Christian’s Life Power of spiritual growth, 2 Pet. 1:6-7 – Devoted to pleasing God, 2 Cor. 5:9 Power of contentment, 1 Tim. 6:6-10 – Sufficiency due to priority, Matthew 6:33, 24 Power of endurance, 2 Tim. 3:11-12 – Foundation of endurance, 1 Peter 4:14-16 4 4

5. Power of moral living, Titus 2:11-14 – Battle against worldliness Power of profession, 1 Tim. 2:9-10 – Godliness affects clothing and works Power over hypocrisy, 2 Tim. 3:1-5 – Godliness within…no hypocrisy without – Life that will not deny God, Titus 1:16 5 5 Godliness in the Christian’s Life