Sermon Notes
The Theme of 1 Timothy
Part of 1 & 2 Timothy
June 11, 2023

The Theme of 1 Timothy

1 Timothy 3:14-4:5 ESV

Everyone who

stands on an immovable foundation of truth and interdependently hold up the gospel of truth
which produces life and for the world to see.

What do we need to know about the church? 3:14-15

Key words and phrases:
behave = identity and


household of God = siblings under God the Father
church of the living God = God with us Lev. 26:12
pillar = support(s) to hold up a roof
buttress = solid and immoveable
truth = the of Jesus Christ

What is the church’s message? 3:16
- Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and

How can we identify false teachers? 4:1-3a
1. They are devoted to

teachings.
2. They do not in Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:17
3. Instead, they promote legalistic .

How should we exercise our freedom in Christ? 4:3a-5
1. Receive God’s gifts according to His

.
2. Receive God’s gifts with .
3. Tell the Lord how much you His many gifts.

Followers of Christ are people of the

who walk by faith
in this present age for the world to see.