Sermon Notes - Our Charge is Love

Part of 1 & 2 Timothy

May 7, 2023

Our Charge is Love

1 Timothy 1:1-11 ESV

Storyline of 1 Timothy: Charged by Paul, Timothy was to silence the

, bring

to the church, and point the congregation to appreciate their gift of Godliness from the Lord.

Main idea: Sincere faith in Jesus Christ with sound doctrine (

) should always lead to healthy discipleship (

).

Godliness applied to Timothy:

followed by Affirmation
Saul / Paul — Acts 13:2-3
Timothy — Acts 16:1-4

Love instead of

Pure heart - the result of God’s

and fulfillment
Good conscious - motives focused on

others
Sincere faith - Godly assurance and

Hebrews 11
Note: The Law sets God’s standard and

our sin.

The Awesome Privilege of Gospel

All Christians are entrusted with Jesus’ gospel.

Responding to this passage:
1. Exercise caution when using the word, “

.” As followers of Jesus Christ, Godliness involves knowing the Triune God, making disciples of Him, building up His Church, and

following His Spirit in accordance with His Word.
2. Be diligent in

spiritual legalism, good-intentioned moralism, and speculative debates which give the appearance of Godliness but don’t lead anyone to salvation. Instead,

in the truth of Jesus’ gospel which brings life, love, and order within God’s family.