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Why Did God Allow Paul to Become a Persecutor? 1 Timothy 1:12–16, Part 4
Why did God allow Paul, whom he would later call as an apostle, to become a Christ-persecutor and Christian-killer first?
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Faith and Love Are the Overflow of Grace: 1 Timothy 1:12–16, Part 3
By his grace, God unites believers with Christ, and from that vital union, the Christian life of faith and love flows forth.
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Do Ignorance and Unbelief Deserve Mercy? 1 Timothy 1:12–16, Part 2
Paul says that he received mercy because he “acted ignorantly in unbelief.” What does that mean? Did Paul’s ignorance merit God’s mercy?
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Was Paul Found Faithful or Made Faithful? 1 Timothy 1:12–16, Part 1
We live the Christian life in the strength of another. When we believe, Christ not only saves us but also empowers us for fruitful labor.
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
What Difference Does God’s Happiness Make? 1 Timothy 1:8–11, Part 3
The happiness of the triune God beats at the very heart of reality: the Father has always delighted in the Son by the Spirit. All Christian joy finds its wellspring here.
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
What Is Healthy Teaching? 1 Timothy 1:8–11, Part 2
What is healthy teaching? Teaching that fits with the gospel, agrees with the words of Jesus, and promotes the hearers’ godliness.
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
How Did the False Teachers Misuse the Law? 1 Timothy 1:8–11, Part 1
God’s old-covenant law is good, but it can be applied in bad ways — such as by demanding that those justified by faith in Christ must keep it.
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Where Does Empty Talk Come From? 1 Timothy 1:5–7
What does the state of our heart have to do with the content of our speech? Everything.
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
God’s Household Plan for His Church: 1 Timothy 1:3–5, Part 2
In his word, God has laid out his household plan, which aims to cultivate love, faith, and purity in his people. Do you know what that plan is?
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
The Problem with Christian Speculations: 1 Timothy 1:3–5, Part 1
What separates sound doctrine from speculations? Sound doctrine serves godliness, accords with the gospel, and agrees with the words of Jesus.
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago