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Out of the Womb Penniless, Out of the Tomb Penniless: 1 Timothy 6:6–10, Part 2
Those who seek to make godliness a means of monetary gain miss an all-important point: we entered the world with nothing, and we will leave the same …
1 year ago
How Is Godliness Great Gain? 1 Timothy 6:6–10, Part 1
Does being a Christian bring benefit in the present life? Absolutely. Peace, contentment, and joy are some of the weighty gains of godliness.
1 year ago
The Roots of False Teaching: 1 Timothy 6:3–5
Three primary desires give rise to false teachers: “I want to be well known.” “I want to be preeminent over others.” “I want to amass power by money.”
1 year ago
Slavery in View of the Whole New Testament: 1 Timothy 6:1–2, Part 3
The New Testament does not abolish the social shell of slavery. But it does transform it so radically that a property-owner relationship becomes unth…
1 year ago
How Shall a Christian Slave Relate to a Believing Master? 1 Timothy 6:1–2, Part 2
The gospel did not abolish slavery immediately, but it did radically reform the master-slave relationship by making both brothers.
1 year ago
How Slaves Pursue the Salvation of Their Masters: 1 Timothy 6:1–2, Part 1
When Paul addresses Christian slaves, he calls them to obey even unbelieving masters. Why?
1 year ago
Choose Pastors Without Carelessness or Perfectionism: 1 Timothy 5:21–25, Part 3
When discerning whether a man should be an elder, be cautious, testing thoroughly, but don’t be paralyzed by fear of choosing imperfectly.
1 year ago
Use a Little Wine for Your Stomach Ailments: 1 Timothy 5:21–25, Part 2
Sometimes, Christians pit doctors and divine healing against one another, as if relying on natural remedies reveals a lack of faith. Does Scripture s…
1 year ago
The Immeasurable Weight of Choosing Elders: 1 Timothy 5:21–25, Part 1
Choosing elders is a serious business. Paul charges us to do so knowing we are in the presence of God, Jesus Christ, and the elect angels.
1 year ago
Find the Truth to Protect Both Elders and Sheep: 1 Timothy 5:19–20
When accusations arise, Paul would have churches refuse to let elders be destroyed by liars — and refuse to let lying elders destroy sheep.
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