1 Timothy 1:1-11

How Scripture Guides Us

(Main Idea) Trusting Scripture is a foundational part of faith within
the Church.

I. There is only one

given by God in Scripture.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-4
Support: Deut.8:3; Psalm 119:14-16; Matt.4:3-4;
2 Corinthians 11:4; Galatians 1:6-8; Rev.14:6

II. The church can choose

and

Reveal Answer

over
God’s guidance.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-7
Support: Matthew 16:11-12; 24:24; Romans 16:17

III. Sinful

inside the church leads to sinful

Reveal Answer

outside the church.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8-11
Support: Acts 20:28-30; Titus 1:10–2:1; 2 Peter 3:15-18

IV.

should always be found in the difficult doctrines of
Scripture.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5
Support: 1 Corinthians 13:1-2; Galatians 5:6; 1 John 4:18

Thoughts for the Week

As we start a new year, we will begin worshipping through a new
sermon series on Sunday mornings. “Learning to Love the Church”
will take us through Paul’s letters to Timothy, his son in the faith.
These two letters are often a source of controversy within the church,
but we are going to look at them as a source of encouragement that
God gives to His people. Read ahead this week in preparation for our
series, and I welcome many questions as we learn together.

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