Expositional Excerpts

Today, we continue this section that goes from 6:5b-10 which is addressing the subject of "Profiteering Preachers."

We are still working with the proposition that we need to think rightly about false teachers.

We have already seen

1) The Character of the Content of the false teaching in 6:3

2) The character of the false teacher in vv. 4-5a

Now, we are looking at 3) The Motivation of the false teacher in vv. 5b-10

First, we saw a) They make a false connection between godliness and financial gain in v. 5b.

Then, we saw b) True godliness does equal gain and contentment, but not the kind that false teachers and their disciples crave in vv. 6-8

Lastly, we note that c) The desire for riches is a snare to many false teachers in vv. 9-10

Today, we continue this section that goes from 6:5b-10 which is addressing the subject of "Profiteering Preachers."

We are still working with the proposition that we need to think rightly about false teachers.

We have already seen

1) The Character of the Content of the false teaching in 6:3

2) The character of the false teacher in vv. 4-5a

Now, we are looking at 3) The Motivation of the false teacher in vv. 5b-10

First, we saw a) They make a false connection between godliness and financial gain in v. 5b.

Now, we see b) True godliness does equal gain and contentment, but not the kind that false teachers and their disciples crave in vv. 6-8

Today, we start a new section that goes from 6:5b-10 and is addressing the subject of "Profiteering Preachers."

We are still working with the proposition that we need to think rightly about false teachers.

We have already seen

1) The Character of the Content of the false teaching in 6:3

2) The character of the false teacher in vv. 4-5a

And now, we begin to look at 3) The Motivation of the false teacher in vv. 5b-10

In today's episode we see a) They make a false connection between godliness and financial gain in v. 5b.

1 Timothy 6:3-5a comprises a section on "The Implications of Preaching a False Gospel." We discover that there are two components that we see in this passage that help us as we work with the idea that We must think rightly about false teachers!

In v. 3 we noted that 1) There is the Character of the Content. 

Now, we continue the discussion on 2) The character of the false teacher. 

In the first part of v. 4 we note two characteristics of the false teacher that give us one side of the equation of figuring them out.

We see the first characteristic on the first side is a) He is puffed up with conceit.

Then, the second characteristic on the first side is b) He understands nothing.

These characteristics are absolutely true and must be properly understood. Once they are (go to the previous episode), then we are set up to understand the other side of the equation which gives us a further set of characteristics that flow from the first two.

Today, we see that c) He has poor appetites.

d) He revels producing sin rather than solace.

Which leads to the summary statement that we find in the beginning of 6:5.

1 Timothy 6:3-5a comprises a section on "The Implications of Preaching a False Gospel." We discover that there are two components that we see in this passage that help us as we work with the idea that We must think rightly about false teachers!

In v. 3 we noted that 1) There is the Character of the Content. 

Now, we begin a discussion on 2) The character of the false teacher.

In the first part of v. 4 we note two characteristics of the false teacher that give us one side of the equation of figuring them out. These characteristics are absolutely true and must be properly understood. Once they are, then we are set up to understand the other side of the equation which gives us a further set of characteristics that flow from the first two, which is where we will pick up the discussion after this episode.

1 Timothy 6:3-5a comprises a section on "The Implications of Preaching a False Gospel." We discover that there are two components that we see in this passage that help us as we work with the idea that We must think rightly about false teachers!

In v. 3 we note that 1) There is the Character of the Content.

We continue our discussion of 1 Timothy 6:1-2 where we are being governed by the idea that As followers of Christ, we must understand that the Gospel is at stake in every circumstance of our lives!

In v. 1 we learned that 1) Believers must be driven by their theology when faced with an unjust situation.

In v. 2a we see that 2) Believers must resist a sense of entitlement based on their position in Christ.

Then, in v. 2b we learn that 3) Believers must serve in the position where God has placed them to their best ability!

And, in v. 2c we see that 4) Believers need to be continually reminded that the Gospel alone takes absolute precedence in all of life!

All of this to say: If you are known for anything, let it be that you are known for the Gospel!

Today, we begin a discussion of 1 Timothy 6:1-2 where we are being governed by the idea that As followers of Christ, we must understand that the Gospel is at stake in every circumstance of our lives!

In v. 1 we learn that 1) Believers must be driven by their theology when faced with an unjust situation.

1 Timothy 5:22-25 comprises part 5 of "Conduct in the Church" and we're looking specifically at the conduct of the elder in this section.

We slightly modified the proposition for this section so that we are governed by the idea that There is room for extra caution when considering someone to a position of leadership in the church. 

In v. 22 we learned that 1) Three imperatives guide the church and her leaders through this process.

Then, in v. 23 we see 2) There is an illustration of the extent one should be willing to go to for the sake of purity.

Finally, in vv. 24-25 we learn that 3) Both good and bad can take time to come to light. Not all can be known at the first.

1 Timothy 5:22-25 comprises part 5 of "Conduct in the Church" and we're looking specifically at the conduct of the elder in this section.

We slightly modified the proposition for this section so that we are governed by the idea that There is room for extra caution when considering someone to a position of leadership in the church. 

In v. 22 we learned that 1) Three imperatives guide the church and her leaders through this process.

Now, in v. 23 we see 2) There is an illustration of the extent one should be willing to go to for the sake of purity.

1 Timothy 5:22-25 comprises part 5 of "Conduct in the Church" and we're looking specifically at the conduct of the elder in this section.

We slightly modified the proposition for this section so that we are governed by the idea that There is room for extra caution when considering someone to a position of leadership in the church. 

In v. 22 we learn that 1) Three imperatives guide the church and her leaders through this process.

This next section of 1 Tim. 5:17-21 comprises part 4 of "Conduct in the Church" found in this chapter. Here we are looking at the topic of "Honoring the Elder."

In this section we are governed by the idea that Believers should be deliberate in their conduct towards their leaders.

In vv. 17-18 we saw that 1) Believers ought to value the faithful ministry of the Word of God.

Now, in vv. 19-21 we learn that 2) Believers ought to be cautious when considering discipline of an elder.

This next section of 1 Tim. 5:17-21 comprises part 4 of "Conduct in the Church" found in this chapter. Here we are looking at the topic of "Honoring the Elder."

In this section we are governed by the idea that Believers should be deliberate in their conduct towards their leaders.

In vv. 17-18 we see that 1) Believers ought to value the faithful ministry of the Word of God.

1 Tim. 5 covers the topic of "Conduct in the Church" and we are being governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church!

In vv. 1-2 we saw that 1) Believers ought to be Encouragers.

Then, in vv. 3-8 we learned that 2) Believers are called to Honor specific groups within the church.

Now, we finish this next section, from vv. 9-16 where we are learning that 3) Believers ought to have a conduct toward Widows which is informed by their conduct.

• vv. 9-10 teach that they can only be enrolled with qualifications.
• And vv. 11-16 teach that the church should refuse to enroll widows with disqualifications.

1 Tim. 5 covers the topic of "Conduct in the Church" and we are being governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church!

In vv. 1-2 we saw that 1) Believers ought to be Encouragers.

Then, in vv. 3-8 we learned that 2) Believers are called to Honor specific groups within the church.

Now, we begin a new section, from vv. 9-16 where we learn that 3) Believers ought to have a conduct toward Widows which is informed by their conduct.

• vv. 9-10 teach that they can only be enrolled with qualifications.

1 Tim. 5:1-8 covers the topic of "Conduct in the Church" and we are being governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church!

In vv. 1-2 we saw that 1) Believers ought to be Encouragers.

Now, in vv. 3-8 we learn that 2) Believers are called to Honor specific groups within the church.

1 Timothy 5:1-8 form the parameters of this next section of Scripture. Here we are governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church!

Today in vv. 1-2 we finish discussing the idea that 1) Believers ought to be ENCOURAGERS.

This next section is comprised of the first eight verses of 1 Timothy 5. Here we are governed by the idea that We need to strive to conduct ourselves honorably in the church!

In vv. 1-2 we begin discussing the idea that 1) Believers ought to be ENCOURAGERS.

1 Timothy 4:11-16 covers the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives. In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are broken down into four categories. 

In v. 11 we looked at the first two imperatives with the idea that 1) We can establish a pattern of godliness by becoming teachers of godliness.

In v. 12 we saw that 2) We can establish a pattern of Godliness by being a living example of it.

Then, in vv. 13-15 we learned that 3) We can establish a pattern of Godliness through consistent devotion to the affairs of the Church.

And now, in v. 16 we see that 4) We can establish a pattern of Godliness through constant accountability.

1 Timothy 4:11-16 covers the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives. In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are broken down into four categories. 

In v. 11 we looked at the first two imperatives with the idea that 1) We can establish a pattern of godliness by becoming teachers of godliness.

Then, in v. 12 we saw that 2) We can establish a pattern of Godliness by being a living example of it.

Now, in vv. 13-15 we learn that 3) We can establish a pattern of Godliness through consistent devotion to the affairs of the Church.

1 Timothy 4:11-16 cover the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives. In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are broken down into four categories. 

In v. 11 we looked at the first two imperatives with the idea that 1) We can establish a pattern of godliness by becoming teachers of godliness.

Now, in v. 12 we see that 2) We can establish a pattern of Godliness by being a living example of it.

1 Timothy 4:11-16 cover the topic of "A Pattern of Godliness." While the preceding section emphasized "Training for Godliness," this section looks at what that training will produce. Therefore, we are governed by the idea that We all must establish a pattern of godliness in our lives. In these verses there are NINE imperatives that will help of accomplish this goal which are broken down into four categories.

In v. 11 we look at the first two imperatives with the idea that 1) We can establish a pattern of godliness by becoming teachers of godliness.

1 Timothy 4:6-10 covers the topic of "Training for Godliness."

We are governed by the idea that We must invest the bulk of our energy on what is profitable for the life to come!

In v. 6 we learned that 1) A good believer will be both a learner and a teacher.

Then, in v. 7a we saw that 2) A good believer will teach fellow believers to avoid certain unprofitable activities.

Finally, in vv. 7b-10 we learn that 3) A good believer will train for godliness.

1 Timothy 4:6-10 covers the topic of "Training for Godliness."

We are governed by the idea that We must invest the bulk of our energy on what is profitable for the life to come!

In v. 6 we learned that 1) A good believer will be both a learner and a teacher.

Now, in v. 7a we see that 2) A good believer will teach fellow believers to avoid certain unprofitable activities.

Today, we begin discussing vv. 6-10 of 1 Timothy 4 which covers the topic of "Training for Godliness."

We are governed by the idea that We must invest the bulk of our energy on what is profitable for the life to come!

In v. 6 we learn that 1) A good believer will be both a learner and a teacher.

In 1 Tim. 4:1-5 we learn of "The Danger of Departing." In this text we come away with the idea that Believers should strive to avoid apostasy! So, what do we know about apostasy?

In vv. 1-3 we learn that 1) Apostasy is guaranteed. 

Under this we learned about a) Spirit-led revelation

and that b) Departure from the faith is guaranteed. 

Under this second sub-point we saw

i) The action: Definition of Departure from faith

ii) The time of the action.

iii) the means of the action (answers the question how will they depart the faith?). It is under this point that we get even deeper:

• By devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons.
• Noting the Agents of demons: Liars

That brings us to today's episode, where we discuss

• The message of demons and liars (v. 3).

And finally, in vv. 4-5 we learn that 2) Avoiding apostasy can be accomplished by thinking biblically about creation.

In 1 Tim. 4:1-5 we learn of "The Danger of Departing." In this text we come away with the idea that Believers should strive to avoid apostasy! So, what do we know about apostasy?

In vv. 1-3 we learn that 1) Apostasy is guaranteed. 

Under this we learned about a) Spirit-led revelation

and that b) Departure from the faith is guaranteed. 

Under this second sub-point we saw

i) The action: Definition of Departure from faith

ii) The time of the action.

iii) the means of the action (answers the question how will they depart the faith?). It is under this point that we get even deeper:

• By devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons.
• Noting the Agents of demons: Liars

In 1 Tim. 4:1-5 we learn of "The Danger of Departing." In this text we come away with the idea that Believers should strive to avoid apostasy! So, what do we know about apostasy?

In vv. 1-3 we learn that 1) Apostasy is guaranteed.

Under this we learn about a) Spirit-led revelation

and that b) Departure from the faith is guaranteed.

This second sub-point is where the rest of verse 1 and vv. 2-3 will be spent, so we only begin it in this episode.

Today, we're looking at The Confession of the Church. And we have as a governing proposition the idea that We must confess a biblical view of Christ (an orthodox Christology)!

In v. 16 we note that 1) The doctrine of Christ is a great mystery which we confess.

Then, we learn that 2) The doctrine of Christ must include several elements.

As we continue to discuss this passage remember that we are governed by the idea that Believers ought to take their responsibility to the Church with great sobriety!

In v. 14a we discovered that 1) Personal fellowship is important.

Then, in 14b-15a, we learned that 2) The written Word is powerful.

Now, in v. 15b, we note 3) The Church is identified.

By way of introducing this new section, we discuss a survey that was conducted by Ligonier Ministries on The State of Theology. This is important because the trend amongst professing evangelicals is worsening and more and more people clearly do not understand basic theology, nor the importance and function of the church, and that is what this section will address in part.

As we begin to discuss the passage we are governed by the idea that Believers ought to take their responsibility to the Church with great sobriety!

In v. 14a we discover that 1) Personal fellowship is important.

Then, in 14b-15a, we learn that 2) The written Word is powerful.

We finish discussing The Office and Qualification of the Deacon in vv. 8-13.

In v. 8 we looked at 1) The Office of the Deacon

Then we looked at 2) The overarching Qualification of the Deacon, noting that there are qualities of this overarching qualification of dignity.

a) Netagive qualities.

b) Positive quality.

c) Omitted quality.

Now, in v. 10-12 we look at 3) the Testing of the Deacons.

And, in v. 13, we examine 4) the Reward of the Deacons.

We begin discussing The Office and Qualification of the Deacon in vv. 8-13.

In v. 8 we look at 1) The Office of the Deacon

Then we look at 2) The overarching Qualification of the Deacon, noting that there are qualities of this overarching qualification of dignity.

a) Netagive qualities.

b) Positive quality.

c) Omitted quality.

Today we finish the discussion of 1 Tim. 3:1-7: The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor.

In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry.

Then, starting in v. 2, we see that 2) There are qualifications to serve in Pastoral ministry.

There is the overarching qualification of the necessity of no reproach, which is fleshed out in the pastor's local church.

What "above reproach" in the local church looks like is fleshed out in several positive and negative qualifications.

In vv. 4-5, we discussed 3) Family Qualification.

Then, in v. 6 we looked at the 4) Maturity Qualification.

Finally, in v. 7 we examine 5) The External Qualification

As we continue the discussion of 1 Tim. 3:1-7 we are reminded that it covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor.

In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry.

Then, starting in v. 2, we see that 2) There are qualifications to serve in Pastoral ministry.

There is the overarching qualification of the necessity of no reproach, which is fleshed out in the pastor's local church.

What "above reproach" in the local church looks like is fleshed out in several positive and negative qualifications.

In vv. 4-5, we discussed 3) Family Qualification.

Now, in v. 6 we look at the 4) Maturity Qualification.

As we continue the discussion of 1 Tim. 3:1-7 we are reminded that it covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor.

In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry.

Then, starting in v. 2, we see that 2) There are qualifications to serve in Pastoral ministry.

There is the overarching qualification of the necessity of no reproach, which is fleshed out in the pastor's local church.

What "above reproach" in the local church looks like is fleshed out in several positive and negative qualifications.

Now, in vv. 4-5, we move on to 3) Family Qualification.

As we continue the discussion of 1 Tim. 3:1-7 we are reminded that it covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor.

In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry.

Then, starting in v. 2, we see that 2) There are qualifications to serve in Pastoral ministry.

There is the overarching qualification of the necessity of no reproach, which is fleshed out in the pastor's local church.

What "above reproach" in the local church looks like is fleshed out in several positive and negative qualifications.

Having finished the positive qualifications in v. 2, we now finish the negative qualifications in v. 3 where we examined the first, that the pastor is a) Not a Drunkard.

Now, b) Not violent, but gentle.

c) not quarrelsome

d) not a lover of money

As we continue the discussion of 1 Tim. 3:1-7 we are reminded that it covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor.

In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry.

Then, starting in v. 2, we see that 2) There are qualifications to serve in Pastoral ministry.

There is the overarching qualification of the necessity of no reproach, which is fleshed out in the pastor's local church.

What "above reproach" in the local church looks like is fleshed out in several positive and negative qualifications.

Having finished the positive qualifications in v. 2, we now move on to the negative qualifications in v. 3 where we examine the first, that the pastor is a) Not a Drunkard.

We are continuing the discussion of 1 Tim. 3:1-7 which covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor.

In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry.

Now, in v. 2, we see that 2) There are qualifications to serve in Pastoral ministry.

There is the overarching qualification of the necessity of no reproach, which is fleshed out in the pastor's local church.

What "above reproach" in the local church looks like is fleshed out in several positive and negative qualifications.

We looked at the first: a) The Husband of one Wife

Today we examine the other positive qualifications:

b) Sober-minded

c) self-controlled

d) respectable

e) hospitable

f) able to teach

We continue discussing 1 Tim. 3:1-7 which covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor.

In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry.

Now, starting in v. 2 we see that 2) There are qualifications to serve in Pastoral ministry.

There is the overarching qualification of the necessity of no reproach, which is fleshed out in the pastor's local church.

What "above reproach" in the local church looks like is fleshed out in several positive and negative qualifications.

We look at the first: a) The Husband of one Wife

We continue discussing 1 Tim. 3:1-7 which covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor.

In v. 1 we observed that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry.

Now, starting in v. 2 we see that 2) There is a qualification to serve in Pastoral ministry.

We note a) The necessity of no reproach.

and b) That this idea of no reproach is before the church.

We continue discussing 1 Tim. 3:1-7 which covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor.

In v. 1 we observe that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry.

We looked first at a) The Aspiration to the Ministry.

Now we discuss b) God’s valuation of that aspiration and desire.

We begin discussing 1 Tim. 3:1-7 which covers The Desire and Qualification of the Pastor.

In v. 1 we observe that 1) There is a Desire to serve in pastoral ministry.

We look first at a) The Aspiration to the Ministry.

We continue our discussion of the church in worship having introduced the topic of the positive mandate that women learn (2:11), and also its negative counterpoint: the prohibition against them being a pastor (2:12). Thankfully, we are not left without reason for this mandate and vv. 13-15 give us that reason. Here, we discover that it is much more than cultural.

In vv 13-14 we examined 1) The History of the mandate.

Now, in v. 15 we see 2) The Hope of the Mandate

We continue our discussion of the church in worship having introduced the topic of the positive mandate that women learn (2:11), and also its negative counterpoint: the prohibition against them being a pastor (2:12). Thankfully, we are not left without reason for this mandate and vv. 13-15 give us that reason. Here, we discover that it is much more than cultural.

In vv 13-14 we examine 1) The History of the mandate, where we discuss the order of creation and precise description of the fall of mankind. This is key to understanding the prohibition. The fact that Eve was deceived when she disobeyed the mandate of the Garden and Adam was not is vital to understanding this prohibition. She even sinned before Adam did, and yet in Romans 5, we hold Adam accountable for plunging the human race into sin. It is here that we spend our time in this episode.

The rest of 1 Timothy 2 can be highly controversial, but it is essential that we work our way through it to get to the heart of what God is saying through Paul about the Church in corporate worship.

In vv. 11-12 let us carefully consider the principle of women in the church as Paul presents it to Timothy.

In v. 11 we discussed 1) The command to the women. 

Now, in v. 12 we examine 2) The Prohibition to the Woman

The rest of 1 Timothy 2 can be highly controversial, but it is essential that we work our way through it to get to the heart of what God is saying through Paul about the Church in corporate worship.

In vv. 11-12 let us carefully consider the principle of women in the church as Paul presents it to Timothy.

In v. 11 we discuss 1) The command to the women.

In today's episode we continue an examination of 1 Tim. 2:8-10 - The Church in Worship, having moved from Part 1 (Prayer) into Part 2 (Modesty).

In v. 8 we learned that 1) Corporate prayer is to be led by faith-driven men.

Then, in vv. 9-10 we learn that 2) Women in the church should be properly adorned. 

In v. 9 we started with a discussion on external modesty.

Now, in v. 10, we discuss internal modesty as well as the the need for the command to be issued.

In today's episode we continue an examination of 1 Tim. 2:8-10 - The Church in Worship, and move from Part 1 (Prayer) into Part 2 (Modesty).

In v. 8 we learned that 1) Corporate prayer is to be led by faith-driven men.

Now, in vv. 9-10 we learn that 2) Women in the church should be properly adorned. We set the background for this discussion on modesty by discussing the origin of human language and establish that we can, in fact, know what Scripture means, and then begin to discuss modesty, noting that it is both external as well as internal, and that external modesty has theological origins which may often be neglected in this discussion.

In today's episode we continue an examination of 1 Tim. 2:8-10 - The Church in Worship, Part 1.

In v. 8 we learn that 1) Corporate prayer is to be led by faith-driven men.

Under this we learned that a) God’s desire in the church is for prayer.

b) Wherever worship occurs, prayer should be a part of it.

And c) Faith-driven men should lead in prayer. Under this last point we noted that i) it is gender specific.

Now, we note ii) The manner of prayer. This includes the posture of prayer, and the restraint of sinful inclinations.