Monthly Archives: April 2012

Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good conscience.  (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Paul thought … Continue reading →

Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever.  Amen. (1 Timothy 1:17) This prayer of praise is Paul’s response to the grace he has received, even though he was the “worst … Continue reading →

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners–of whom I am the worst.  But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, … Continue reading →

The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. (1 Timothy 1:14) It is easy to pass over common Bible words, because they all sort of start looking … Continue reading →

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because … Continue reading →

We also know that law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious; for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for adulterers and perverts, for slave … Continue reading →

We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. (1Timothy 1:8) I personally believe this is one of the most important verses in the Bible when it comes to a proper perspective on the Old Testament Law.  … Continue reading →

Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm. (1 Timothy 1:6-7) Picking up on … Continue reading →

The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (1 Timothy 1:5) If we aren’t careful it is easy to focus just on the things Paul is correcting and … Continue reading →

As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather … Continue reading →