1 Timothy

1 Timothy 6:1-11

Theme: Church Order

Key Chapter: 3

Key Verse: 3:15

6 chapters; 113 verses; 2,244 words

Grade: 6.4

AUTHOR

The Holy Spirit of God by inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16) through Paul (1:1)

Written: A.D.64

Outline:

I. The Church and Its Message. ch.1

II. The Church and Its Members. ch.2

III. The Church and Its Minister. ch.3

IV. The Church and Its Ministry. chs.5-6

A directive is an order or an official instruction.

It gives explicit guidance

It indicates a direction

Here are the DIRECTIVES for disciples:

I. What to Flee. vs.3-10

11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

The wrong teaching. v.3

3 If any man teach otherwise,

and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ,

and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

The wrong teacher. vs.4-5

4 He is proud, knowing nothing,

but doting about questions and strifes of words,

whereof cometh

envy,

strife,

railings,

evil surmisings,

5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds,

and destitute of the truth,

supposing that gain is godliness:

from such withdraw thyself.

The wrong target. vs. 9-10

9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and intomany foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

II. What to Follow. vs.6-8, 11

11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

The product of following Christ. vs.6-8 (Phil 3:13-14)

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain.

7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

The purpose of following Christ. v.11b

Possessing His record.

righteousness,

Displaying His character.

godliness,

Living His faith.

faith,

Galatians 2:20

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Showing His love.

love,

Having His qualification.

patience,

Comprehend His temper.

meekness.