Paul's Final Instructions to the Church and Timothy in I Timothy 6:3-21
Paul's guidance on slavery in the 1st century Christian context, emphasizing respect for masters and promoting godliness. Learn about doctrines, disputes, and the elimination of slavery through the gospel.
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13 MIKE MAZZALONGO Paul's Final Instructions to the Church and Timothy I Timothy 6:3-21
Review Comments on Slavery Slavery existed among 1stcentury Christians Slaves owned by Christians had better lives and protection The slavery of the 1stcentury was different than the slavery in the 19thcentury The gospel eventually eliminated slavery
All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. - I Timothy 6:1
Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brethren, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles. - I Timothy 6:2
Review Instructions to Christian Slaves Honor Masters
Review Instructions to Christian Slaves Honor Masters Don t take advantage of a Christian master
If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, - I Timothy 6:3
he is conceited and understands nothing; but he has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, out of which arise envy, strife, abusive language, evil suspicions, - I Timothy 6:4
and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. - I Timothy 6:5
General Instructions and Warnings 1.Warning to those who cause division Opposing the teachings Substituting the teachings Making money from false teaching
6But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. 7For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. 8If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. - I Timothy 6:6-8
9But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. 10For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. - I Timothy 6:9-10
General Instructions and Warnings 1. Warning to those who cause division 2.Warning to those whose desire is money
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. - I Timothy 6:17
18Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed. - I Timothy 6:18-19
Instructions to Wealthy Christians Make sure your faith is in God
Instructions to Wealthy Christians Make sure your faith is in God Watch out for pride
Instructions to Wealthy Christians Make sure your faith is in God Watch out for pride Be thankful
Instructions to Wealthy Christians Make sure your faith is in God Watch out for pride Be thankful Wealth is uncertain
Instructions to Wealthy Christians Make sure your faith is in God Watch out for pride Be thankful Wealth is uncertain Use your wealth to serve God
Instructions to Wealthy Christians Make sure your faith is in God Watch out for pride Be thankful Wealth is uncertain Use your wealth to serve God Spiritual wealth over financial wealth
General Instructions and Warnings 1. Warning to those who cause division 2. Warning to those whose desire is money 3.Warning to Ministers
11But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 12Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. - I Timothy 6:11-12
13I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who testified the good confession before Pontius Pilate, 14that you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15which He will bring about at the proper time - I Timothy 6:13-15a
Ministers: Avoid strife and worldliness
Ministers: Avoid strife and worldliness Focus on spiritual goals Righteousness Godliness Faith Love Perseverance Gentleness
Ministers: Avoid strife and worldliness Focus on spiritual goals Fight your own battle of faith
Ministers: Avoid strife and worldliness Focus on spiritual goals Fight your own battle of faith Preach the Word faithfully
20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding worldly and empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called knowledge 21 which some have professed and thus gone astray from the faith. Grace be with you. - I Timothy 6:20-21
Ministers: Avoid strife and worldliness Focus on spiritual goals Fight your own battle of faith Preach the Word faithfully Guard your gifts
15b He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. - I Timothy 6:15b-16
The Doxology Praises the Godhead Father Sent Jesus Son Death and Resurrection Holy Spirit Gave Timothy the Word to Guard
