Refton Brethren in Christ Church
12/01/2019 Worship Service
Overcoming A Shipwrecked Faith - A study on 1 Timothy Part 4: Faith in Training Pastor Scott MacFeat Jr
Locations & Times
Refton Brethren In Christ Church
110 Church St, Refton, PA 17568, United States
Sunday 10:30 AM
"later times” = The Church Age
- This is a period of time that began with the birth of Jesus and will end someday with His return.
- This is a period of time that began with the birth of Jesus and will end someday with His return.
The source of these false teachings are from the demonic realm.
1 Timothy 4:2-6
- All false teaching ultimately strikes at the heart of the gospel message of Jesus Christ
- All false teaching ultimately strikes at the heart of the gospel message of Jesus Christ
1 Timothy 4:7-9
- Paul urges Timothy to spend time on what matters:
Training himself to be godly.
- Paul urges Timothy to spend time on what matters:
Training himself to be godly.
1 Timothy 4:11-16
1. Church leaders are to set the example
2. The public reading of Scripture reminds us of where we came from, who we are, and the future that we are called to live for.
3. A church leader’s godliness is crucial for the health and growth of the church.
4. One person’s sin can lead to many others abandoning their faith.
1. Church leaders are to set the example
2. The public reading of Scripture reminds us of where we came from, who we are, and the future that we are called to live for.
3. A church leader’s godliness is crucial for the health and growth of the church.
4. One person’s sin can lead to many others abandoning their faith.
Takeaways from 1 Timothy (so far):
1. The best way to protect ourselves from false teaching is to train ourselves with the real gospel message of Jesus Christ.
2. We as a Church are responsible for helping others to overcome a shipwrecked faith.
1. The best way to protect ourselves from false teaching is to train ourselves with the real gospel message of Jesus Christ.
2. We as a Church are responsible for helping others to overcome a shipwrecked faith.
Recommended Resources:
1. 1 & 2 Timothy & Titus, The IVP New Testament Commentary Series, by Philip H. Towner.
2. Angels, What the Bible Really Says About God’s Heavenly Host, by Dr. Michael S. Heiser
3. Demons, What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness, by Dr. Michael S. Heiser (available 4/29/2020)
4. The Bible Project video, “The Satan and Demons,” available via YouTube or www.thebibleproject.com
1. 1 & 2 Timothy & Titus, The IVP New Testament Commentary Series, by Philip H. Towner.
2. Angels, What the Bible Really Says About God’s Heavenly Host, by Dr. Michael S. Heiser
3. Demons, What the Bible Really Says About the Powers of Darkness, by Dr. Michael S. Heiser (available 4/29/2020)
4. The Bible Project video, “The Satan and Demons,” available via YouTube or www.thebibleproject.com