THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD 2. WHAT’S THE POINT OF PUBLIC WORSHIP (1 Tim 2:1-7)
1. The Priority of Prayer (v1-4)
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Its Importance
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Its Content
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Its Outcome
2. The Proclamation of Truth (v5-7)
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By Declaration
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By Demonstration
COME: SIT IN A BOAT! (v1-3) Cold, dark and sad FEAST ON A SHORE! (v4-14) A miracle and a meal ANSWER A QUESTION! (v15-17) Do you love me?
The Foundational Truths: 1. God is Light 2. God is Love “Doctrinal orthodoxy that neglects holy living does not lead to congregations that demonstrate the gospel. Wrong living is as much a denial of the gospel as wrong thinking.” 1. Christ, our Life, is eternal (v1) 2. Christ was made visible (v2) 3….
1. THE WORSHIPPER Humble Extravagance 2. THE WHINER Leave her alone and look at your heart 3. THE WITNESS Many believe on account of him
THE BACK GROUND OF THE LETTER The poor and persecuted Smyrnean Christians THE MESSAGE OF THE LETTER I know your suffering and poverty – Yet you are rich! I know about the slander you suffer – Do not be afraid You will suffer persecution for a time – Be faithful, even unto death, and…
1. WHAT IS THE WILL OF GOD? a) The Will of Decree We will never fully understand it while on earth God’s sovereign purpose is in all things and He is not caught off guard or out of control He works all things to the counsel of His will God plans to unite all things…
1) SOMETHING PAINFUL! (v10-11) Division and quarrelling 2) SOMETHING PITIFUL! (v12) Following men 3) SOMETHING PIVOTAL! (v13-19) a) The Oneness of Christ b) The Cross of Christ c) The Lordship of Christ d) The Gospel of Christ