1 Timothy - God's Design For the Church - Responding to False Teaching
Responding to False Teaching
(1 Timothy 4:1-16)
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Message Slides
The Faithful Sayings - Bill Mounce
Sound Doctrine - Tim Keller
Liberty and legalism - J.I. Packer
The Nature and Value of Doctrine - John MacArthur
Teaching Scripture - John MacArthur
The Nature of False Teaching (1 Timothy 4:1-5)
•Source: Demonicly Inspired, Hypocritical Liars (4:1-2)
The ultimate source of false teaching is Satan deceiving teachers.
•Content: Unnecessary and Ungrateful Abstinence (4:3)
False teaching limits the gracious provision of God with rules.
•Corrective: The Grace of God, The Word of God, and Prayer (4:4-5)
Prayerful believers find the grace of God’s freedom in His Word.
The Proper Response to False Teaching (1 Timothy 4:6-16)
Step #1: Identify & Disassociate (4:6-8)
- Know the truth well enough to identify error (6).
- Focus on godliness rather than controversies (7).
- Investing in godliness pays off now and in the future (8).
Step #2: Hope in God (4:9-10)
- Everyone should acknowledge that God is the source of true hope (9).
- Our hope is in the living God who saves all who believe (10).
Step #3: Command & Teach (4:11-14)
- Teach with authority (11).
- Live an exemplary life (12).
- Stay rooted in Scripture (13). -
- Serve in your SHAPE (14).
Step #4: Be Diligent (4:15-16)
- Clearly exhibit extra-mile dedication (15).
- Consistently prioritize your beliefs and behavior (16).
God has designed the church to battle for sound doctrine
by exposing false teaching and presenting the truth.
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OVER/(UNDER) (929)
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Czech Team Returns this week!
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Women’s Fellowship Watercolor Night
Ladies, mark Wednesday, August 13, at 6 pm on your calendar! Bring yourself and a friend, as we will all be practicing different watercolor techniques and participating in some fun watercolor activities! This will be enjoyable for participants of all experience levels. Remember: it’s about the process, not the product! This is a free evening, with all supplies provided. Register by August 6 at fellowshipconway.org/register. Childcare is provided by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332 by August 6.
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