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1 Tim 1.3-4 Our second message in the Pastoral epistles looks at Paul’s first instructions to Timothy. In these instructions, Paul authorizes Timothy to command the teachers of the church concerning both ‘other-doctrine’ and ‘foolish doctrine’. These prohibited activities are at best distractions of the Christian faith and at worst distortions of the Christian faith. Their … [Read more...] about Charge Certain Men [1 Timothy]

In this lesson we continue our look at our Lord’s teaching concerning sin. Our object in this chapter is to show Christ’s view of sin and to encourage the hearer to adopt the same view. Read the notes while you listen (p. 2 for this session). … [Read more...] about Christ’s Teaching Concerning Sin (3) [Basic Theology]

Rm 4.23-24 As Paul draws to the conclusion of his lengthy discussion of Abraham as the model of justifying faith, he underscores the fact that Christian faith corresponds exactly to Abraham’s faith in its effect (imputation) and its object (life from death). If we believe like Abraham, we will be justified like Abraham. Read the notes as you listen. … [Read more...] about Our Faith Compared [Romans]

1 Tim 1.1-2 This afternoon we begin a look at the Pastoral Epistles with a biographical message about Timothy, Paul’s son in the faith. We consider the apostolic concern for the coming generation and apply it to our need to be concerned about the growth of our coming generations in the local church. Read the notes while you listen. … [Read more...] about My Son Timothy [1 Timothy]