“Healthy Hellos (An Introduction
to 1st Timothy)”
1st Timothy 1:1-2
(Page 991)
Context: The Apostle Paul wrote
three pastoral letters (1st & 2nd Timothy and Titus) as his ministry was coming
to an end. He wrote this letter to Timothy (Paul’s “true child in the faith”) instructing
him to teach those in Ephesus about how believing the gospel leads to
practical, Christ-exalting changes both in the individual Christian’s life, as
well as the corporate life of the church.
Paul warns Timothy about the danger of false teachers and their false
doctrines. He also encourages Timothy with very practical ways to keep the
church healthy. Today’s text reminds us that the gospel changed everything
about Paul—even the way he said “hello”.
Central
Idea of the Text: “The Gospel Changes Everything!”
The gospel, and all the healthy doctrine that flows
from it, changes everything about the lives of those that believe it.
The Apostle Paul’s spiritual health was so strong,
that even in the way he greeted Timothy, he was communicating gospel truths.
Paul communicates gospel truths in his greeting by
telling Timothy:
Who God is: The Father
Our Savior
Jesus the Son
The Messiah/ Christ
Our Hope
Our Lord
What God does: gives grace
gives mercy
gives peace
Conclusion
for us:
Today we were reminded about how the gospel changed the lives of both Paul and
Timothy. Do you believe the gospel? Has your life been changed by the teaching
of the gospel? Do you desire to know more about the doctrines that flow from
the gospel? May we at Grace Fellowship desire to know and be changed by the
teaching of the gospel and all the doctrines flow from it!
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