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2019 & 1 Timothy, Part 2

Radiant Church Visalia
Radiant Church Visalia
Episode • Jan 13, 2019 • 47m

Sermon Notes: 1 Timothy - 2019 Vision (Part 2)

Intro:

  • Recap of last week's sermon on 1 Timothy's relevance for 2019.
  • Emphasizing relationship, sound doctrine, spiritual gifts, and the fight of faith.
  • Continuation of the 1 Timothy series.

Emphasis 5: Elders and Deacons

  • Importance of godly leaders for a healthy church.
  • 1 Timothy 3: Qualifications for elders and deacons.
  • Elders as pastors, responsible for prayer, teaching, and shepherding.
  • Deacons serving to build the church and free up elders.
  • Prayer for God to raise up more elders and deacons.
  • Blessing for current elders and deacons.

Emphasis 6: A Sense of Awe

  • Maintaining a sense of wonder and amazement about God.
  • Paul's explosion of praise after giving instructions (1 Timothy 3:14-16).
  • Danger of becoming "professional" and losing awe.
  • Awe as a driving force in life; directing decisions and desires.
  • Prayer to be captured and fascinated by God.

Emphasis 7: A Good Conscience

  • The importance of a good and clear conscience.
  • Guilt as a God-given signal, not something to be ignored.
  • Conscience as a faculty assessing good and bad (Romans 2).
  • Conscience needing to be shaped by the Word of God.
  • Types of consciences: weak, guilty, seared, defiled, good.
  • Call to strive for a good conscience before God and people.

Conclusion:

  • Reflection on the importance of these points for 2019.
  • Encouragement to work towards a clear conscience.
  • The importance of a clear and good conscience.

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