Leading in Liberty
1 Timothy 4:1-6
1 Timothy
1. Be Stewards of God’s Glory
1:1-20
2. How to Be Stewards of God’s Glory
2:1-6:19
2a. In the World
2:1-10
2b. In the Church
2:11 – 5:2
Official Roles: elders, deacons
2:11 – 3:13
A good minister – leading in…
4:1-5:2
1 Timothy 4:1-6
Asceticism, or “The Holy Game”
“In order to be holy, we must abstain from certain pleasures”
(contrast against 1 Tim 4:3-4)
1. The “Holy Game” is a Trap (1-3a)
1. The “Holy Game” is a Trap (1-3a)
• It is progressive
1. The “Holy Game” is a Trap (1-3a)
• It is progressive
• It is destructive
1. The “Holy Game” is a Trap (1-3a)
• It is progressive
• It is destructive
• It is unsuspected
2. True Holiness brings Liberty! (3b-6)
(4) For everything created by God is good,
and nothing is to be rejected if it is received
with thanksgiving,
2. True Holiness brings Liberty! (3b-6)
(4) For everything created by God is good,
and nothing is to be rejected if it is received
with thanksgiving,
• Col 2:20-23
• Gal 5:1-4
How to Enjoy 2014 to the fullest!
How to Enjoy 2014 to the fullest!
1. Make it enjoyable by the word of God
and prayer (5)
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Gal 5:16, 5:13
How to Enjoy 2014 to the fullest!
1. Make it enjoyable by the word of God
and prayer (5)
•
Gal 5:16, 5:13
2. Remember the Mystery: Why it is you
can enjoy it!
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1 Tim 3:16
1 Cor 6:9-11