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MacArthur - Christians have hope for the future because Christ purchased salvation for them on the cross in the past (Ro 5:1, 2), sanctifies them through His Spirit in the present (Gal 5:16–25), and will lead them to glory in the future (Col 1:27; 1Jn 3:2, 3). Geoffrey B. Wilson - Our risen and glorified Lord is Himself our Hope, because His triumph over sin and death provides the objective pledge of our final redemption. John

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MacArthur - False teachers are not to be taken lightly, but as Paul said to Titus, their mouths “must be silenced” (Titus 1:11). They are to be commanded to stop teaching error. Timothy was to use the full weight of Paul’s apostolic authority in dealing with them....These “doctrines of demons” (1Ti 4:1) were being passed off as God’s truth. Paul ridicules them as “worldly fables fit only for old women” (1Ti 4:7). (See 1 & 2 Timothy MacArthur New Testament Commentary) MacArthur thinks these certain men were actually elders in the church and gives reasons in his sermon on 1 Timothy 1:3-6 How to Treat False Teachers-1. John Stott - The verb heterodidaskaleo, which Paul uses both in 1Ti 1:3 and in 1Ti 6:3, clearly indicates that there is a norm of doctrine from which the false teachers had deviated. It is variously designated in the Pastorals. It is called ‘the faith’ (1Ti 1:3, 19; 3:9; 4:1, 6:21; 2Ti 3:8; 4:7; 6:10, 12, 21; Titus. 3:15), ‘the truth’ (1Ti 2:4, 7; 3:15; 4:3; 6:3, 5; 2Ti 2:18, 25; 3:7–8; 4:4; Titus 1:1, 14), ‘the sound doctrine’ (1Ti 1:10; 6:3; 2Ti 1:13; 4:3; Titus 1:9; 2:1), ‘the teaching’ (Titus 1:9; 1Ti 6:1) and ‘the good deposit’ (1Ti 6:20; 2Ti 1:4 = literally). In nearly every one of these expressions the noun is preceded by the definite article (ED: "the" in Greek), indicating that already a body of doctrine existed which was an agreed standard by which all teaching could be tested and judged. It was the teaching of Christ and of his apostles. (See The Message of 1 Timothy and Titus) Wuest on not to teach strange doctrines - The idea is not merely that those exhorted are not to teach any other doctrine, but they are not to teach a different doctrine, a doctrine which is contrary to the true doctrine. Our word, “heterodoxy,” namely, false doctrine, refers, not to doctrines of false religions, but to doctrine which poses as true Christian doctrine, but which is diametrically opposed to the true teachings of Christianity. This is what Paul is referring to. (Wuest Word Studies - Eerdman Publishing Company Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3 - used by permission) Hiebert on not to teach strange doctrines - These men were mingling strange and incongruous elements with their teaching of the Gospel. Because of their irrelevance and variance from the Gospel these elements might easily become hostile to it. By mingling with it elements that were foreign to its essential nature they were in reality changing the whole character of the Christian teaching. Doctrine inconsistent with the nature of the Gospel becomes false doctrine. Such teachings must be resisted. The apostolic teaching was the norm by which all teaching must be measured. (See First Timothy- Everyman's Bible Commentary) John

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MacArthur explains that "A heart washed by regeneration (Titus 3:5), an obedient heart (Ro 6:17), is a pure heart." (See 1 Timothy Commentary) Hiebert explains that "When the whole moral and spiritual nature is thus purified by the Gospel it becomes a fertile soil that bears an abundant harvest of love. But their occupation with their fables and genealogies and their pretensions as interpreters of the law choked the harvest in the lives of these men." (See First Timothy- Everyman's Bible Commentary) This verse is central for the whole letter. -- ESV SB ESV Study Bible on love says that "that love must come from internal, Spirit-worked changes that have produced a pure heart (rather than one filled with sinful desires), a good conscience (rather than one laden with guilt), and a sincere faith (rather than pretense and hypocrisy). This verse is central for the whole letter. (ESV Study Bible)

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MacArthur - The goal of the false teachers was not to create an environment of love, but to fulfill their egos (cf. 1:7), and to fill their pockets. (See 1 Timothy MacArthur Commentary) J N D Kelly says they "have swerved aside from the right track, and have landed themselves in what amounts to nothing more than a mass of futile verbiage." Albert Barnes on fruitless discussion - Vain talk, empty declamation, discourses without sense. The word here used does not mean contention or strife, but that kind of discourse which is not founded in good sense. (1 Timothy 1 Commentary) J

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MacArthur - They were not concerned about truly learning the law, or knowing the God of the law, or serving people in love by the law. They desired the kind of prestige accorded rabbis in Judaism, only they sought that within the church. Like the Pharisees denounced by our Lord, “they do all their deeds to be noticed by men … and they love the place of honor at banquets, and the chief seats in the synagogues, and respectful greetings in the market places, and being called by men, Rabbi” (Matt. 23:5–7). They were proud and sought the applause of men (1 Tim. 6:4). (See The MacArthur New Testament Commentary)

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MacArthur - The law is good or useful because it reflects God's holy will and righteous standard (Ps 19:7; Ro 7:12) which accomplishes its purpose in showing sinners their sin (Ro 3:19) and their need for a savior (Gal 3:24). The law forces people to recognize that they are guilty of disobeying God's commands, and it thereby condemns every person and sentences them to hell (see Ro 3:19, 20). (See The MacArthur Study Bible) Hendriksen on not using the law lawfully - When the law is buried under a load of “traditions” which nullify its very purpose (Matt. 15:3, 6; Mark 7:9; then Matt. 5:43) or when it is used as a “take-off” point for spell-binders about ancestors, it loses its power. Just as in the public games only that man received the wreath of victory who played according to the rules (cf. 2Ti 2:5), so also only that person can expect to receive a blessing from the law who uses it as it should be used. (The Pastoral Epistles) Guthrie on good - it is significant that the Greek word used is kalos rather than agathos, since the former draws attention, not only to excellence of intrinsic quality, but also to beauty of outward form. (See The Pastoral Epistles: An Introduction and Commentary) As R Kent

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MacArthur says that sound teaching "is the kind of teaching that produces spiritual life and growth, which implies that false doctrine produces spiritual disease and debilitation." (See MacArthur Study Bible ) Hiebert on sound teaching - The expression “sound doctrine” (here, 2 Tim. 4:3; Titus 1:9; 2:1) has reference not to its correctness or accuracy but rather describes its nature as healthy and wholesome. It carries an implied contrast to the diseased teaching of the ignorant law-teachers, to partake of which is to make one sick (6:4). But the Gospel teaching is healthy and is productive of spiritual health. (Everyman's Bible Commentary: First Timothy) Sound Doctrine only used by Paul in the Pastoral Epistles - 1Ti 4:6 2Ti 4:3 Titus 1:9 Titus 2:1 (cf 1Ti 6:3) 1 Timothy 4:6 In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following. 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, Titus 1:9 holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. Titus 2:1 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone advocates a different doctrine and does not agree with sound words, those of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine conforming to godliness, Immoral (4205) pornos from pernáo = sell in turn from peráō = to pass thru, as a merchant would do, passing thru and then coming to mean to sell) (see also study of related word porneia) means a fornicator, one who is sexually immoral or who commits sexual immorality. Pornos originally meant a "male prostitute" but came to be used in the universal meaning of "fornicator" or one who engages in sexual immorality, whether a man or a woman. A pornos in secular Greece was a person who prostituted themselves for gain. Thayer = a man who prostitutes his body to another's lust for hire, a male prostitute, (Aristophanes), Xenophon, Demosthenes, Aeschines, Lucian); universally, a man who indulges in unlawful sexual intercourse, a fornicator (Vulgate fornicator, fornicarius (Rev. 22:15 impudicus). 10v - 1 Co. 5:9; 1 Co. 5:10; 1 Co. 5:11; 1 Co. 6:9; Eph. 5:5; 1 Tim. 1:10; Heb. 12:16; Heb. 13:4; Rev. 21:8; Rev. 22:15 What is sexual immorality? | GotQuestions.org What are some Bible verses about immorality? | GotQuestions.org What are some Bible verses about fornication? | GotQuestions.org Homosexuals (733)(arsenokoites from arsen = male + koite = a bed) describes one who engages in same-sex activity, an adult male who practices sexual intercourse with another male. Only in 1Co 6:9 and 1Ti 1:10. Not in LXX. Wikipedia - sodomy What does the Bible say about homosexuality? | GotQuestions.org Is it possible to be a gay Christian? | GotQuestions.org Can a person be born gay? | GotQuestions.org Is it biblically allowable for a pastor to be gay? | GotQuestions.org My spouse came out as gay. What should I do? | GotQuestions.org How should Christian parents respond if one of their children comes out as gay? | GotQuestions.org QUESTION - Does the Greek word arsenokoitai in 1 Corinthians 6:9 (1Ti 1:10) really mean ‘homosexuals’ or something else? In 1 Corinthians 6:9–10 Paul lists some sinful lifestyles that give evidence that a person is not saved: “Do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men . . . will inherit the kingdom of God.” In other words, a practicing, unrepentant idolater, adulterer, or homosexual is fooling himself if he thinks he is going to heaven. Christians are saved from such sins. There are some interpreters today who object to lumping homosexuals in with the other sinners listed in this passage. The wording “men who have sex with men” is unclear, they say, and should not be construed as a condemnation of all same-sex activity. In an attempt to make homosexual behavior compatible with Christianity, they attempt to redefine the Greek word. The phrase “men who have sex with men” (translated “homosexuals” in the NASB) is a translation of the Greek word arsenokoitai. Those who object to this translation say that arsenokoitai does not refer to all homosexual relationships but only to those involving abuse, coercion, or unfaithfulness. They say the word does not refer to “loving, faithful” same-sex relationships. Arsenokoitai is a compound word: arseno is the word for “a male,” and koitai is the word for “mat” or “bed.” Put the two halves together, and the word means “a male bed”—that is, a person who makes use of a “male-only bed” or a “bed for males.” And, truthfully, that’s all the information we need to understand the intent of 1 Corinthians 6:9. As in English, the Greek word for “bed” can have both sexual and non-sexual meanings. The statement “I bought a new bed” has no sexual connotation; however, “I went to bed with her” does. In the context of 1 Corinthians 6:9, koitai connotes an illicit sexual connotation—the apostle is clearly speaking of “wrongdoers” here. The conclusion is that the word arsenokoitai refers to homosexuals—men who are in bed with other men, engaging in same-gender sexual activity. The notion that some homosexual relationships are accepted is not even hinted at in this passage. The men’s commitment level or the presence of “love” is not addressed. The idea that the condemned same-sex activity is linked to economic exploitation or abuse is also a forced reading with no textual basis. Paul’s reference to “homosexuals,” together with a reference to “effeminate” men in the same verse (in the NASB), effectively covers both active and passive homosexual behavior. God’s Word is not open to personal interpretation in this matter. Homosexuality is wrong; it always has been, and it always will be. Just two verses later, 1 Corinthians 6:11 says, “And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God” (emphasis added). This statement negates the idea of “homosexual Christianity” being acceptable to God. Paul tells the Corinthian believers that practices such as homosexuality were evidences of their former life before Christ. Now they have been born again, and they have a new nature and new desires. The old nature remains, and the temptations continue, but child of God has been called to fight against sin, not live in it any longer. By the life-changing grace of God, the Corinthians’ new life stands in opposition to the way they used to live. Kidnappers (405)(andrapodistes from andrapodon = a slave - from aner = man + pous = foot) one caught by the foot and then one enslaved. It is related to andrapodon, used of slaves captured in war, and a derogatory term that distinguished slaves from cattle (tetrapoda) only by the number of their legs. Andrapodistēs is used of those who trafficked in human beings whether by enslaving free men or stealing the slaves of others for resale. Hapax legomenon = only in 1Ti 1:10. What does the Bible teach about human trafficking? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible have to say to victims of human trafficking? | GotQuestions.org Sex trafficking - Wikipedia Perjurers (1965)(epiorkos from epi = upon + horkos = an oath akin to erkos = a fence, enclosure) sworn falsely, a perjurer, of one who violates his oath. Hapax legomenon = only in 1Ti 1:10. "Though the word is an adjective, it is more often used as a substantive meaning “a false oath” or “one who swears a false oath.” In the Iliad it is used to describe a vow made with good intentions but not kept because of interference from the gods (see Liddell-Scott). In general it means failing to tell the truth, even when testimony was backed by an oath, or failing to keep a promise that had been made with an oath. Its only Septuagintal use is found in Zechariah 5:3. The only use of the word in the New Testament is in 1 Timothy 1:10 where Paul included “perjurers” in a list of extreme examples of sinners who fell under the condemnation of the Old Testament law. The context suggests that epiorkos was a particularly flagrant violation of the Law’s provisions such as the command against taking God’s name in vain." (Complete Biblical Library) Perjury - Wikipedia Liars (5583) pseustes from pseudomai = to lie) is one who speaks falsehood, untruth, and so attempts to deceive. Thayer adds that pseustes describes "one who breaks faith, a false or faithless man." Webster's 1828 Dictionary - A person who knowingly utters falsehood; one who declares to another as a fact what he knows to be not true, and with an intention to deceive him. The uttering of falsehood by mistake, and without an intention to deceive, does not constitute one a liar. Pseustes - 10v - Jn. 8:44; Jn. 8:55; Rom. 3:4; 1 Tim. 1:10; Tit. 1:12; 1 Jn. 1:10; 1 Jn. 2:4; 1 Jn. 2:22; 1 Jn. 4:20; 1 Jn. 5:10 What does the Bible say about lying? Is lying a sin? | GotQuestions.org Contrary (480) antikeimai from antí = against, opposite + keimai = to be placed, to lie or be laid down) means literally to line up against or to lie opposite to, both ideas giving us a vivid picture of the conflict between the flesh and the Spirit in Galatians 5:17! Antikeimai - 8v - adversaries(1), contrary(1), enemy(1), opponents(3), opposes(1), opposition(1). Lk. 13:17; Lk. 21:15; 1 Co. 16:9; Gal. 5:17; Phil. 1:28; 2 Thess. 2:4; 1 Tim. 1:10; 1 Tim. 5:14 Sound (safe) (5198) hugiaino verb from noun hugies = whole, healthy; English = hygiene, hygienic = making sick folk whole; figuratively right or accurate) means to be in good health, to be healthy and wholesome, referring to literal, physical health as in (Luke 7:10) Most of the NT uses of hugiaino are figurative, describing that which is free from admixture of error and generally referring to Christian teaching or doctrine which is to accurately or correctly reflect the Bible and God's will and way. True, incorrupt and unadulterated doctrine. Hugiaino speaks of teaching which is diametrically opposed to to the sickly, morbid, unpractical teaching of those who speak against the gospel. Isn't it sad that in our society, so many (even in the church) are health conscious and scrupulous about "soundness" of the food they eat, and yet they exhibit little concern for the integrity of the spiritual food they eat! The validity and power of the overseer's exhortation lies in its conformity to the great doctrines of divine revelation, not in his eloquence or charisma. Hugiaino is used more often in the NT in the figurative sense referring to various things (teaching, sound doctrine, words, the faith). When referring to doctrine hugiaino means doctrine that is sound (free from flaw, defect, decay, error, fallacy), correct, true, pure, free of error, uncorrupted. Hugiaino denotes the wholesomeness or healthiness of true Christian teaching which is “health-producing.” Hugiaino - 12v with most uses in the Pastoral Epistles - Lk. 5:31; Lk. 7:10; Lk. 15:27; 1Ti 1:10; 1Ti 6:3; 2Ti 1:13; 2Ti 4:3; Titus 1:9; Titus 1:13; Titus 2:1; Titus 2:2; 3Jn 1:2 Teaching (doctrine, instruction) (1319) didaskalia from didasko from dáo = to know or teach) is either the act of teaching or the thing taught and in this use denotes doctrine or what is taught. (See lengthy discussion on the importance of doctrine) Didaskalia occurs 15x in the Pastorals and only 6x elsewhere. Matt. 15:9; Mk. 7:7; Rom. 12:7; Rom. 15:4; Eph. 4:14; Col. 2:22; 1 Tim. 1:10; 1 Tim. 4:1; 1 Tim. 4:6; 1 Tim. 4:13; 1 Tim. 4:16; 1 Tim. 5:17; 1 Tim. 6:1; 1 Tim. 6:3; 2 Tim. 3:10; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Tim. 4:3; Titus 1:9; Titus 2:1; Titus 2:7; Titus 2:10 What is doctrine? | GotQuestions.org Why is Christian doctrine so divisive? | GotQuestions.org What is orthopraxy/orthopraxis? | GotQuestions.org What is false doctrine? | GotQuestions.org Baker Evangelical Dictionary Doctrine Charles Buck Dictionary Doctrine Holman Bible Dictionary Doctrine Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible Doctrine Hastings' Dictionary of the NT Doctrine International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Doctrine QUESTION - Why is sound doctrine so important? See also associated video. ANSWER - Paul charges Titus, “You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1). Such a mandate makes it obvious that sound doctrine is important. But why is it important? Does it really make a difference what we believe?Sound doctrine is important because our faith is based on a specific message. The overall teaching of the church contains many elements, but the primary message is explicitly defined: “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures [and] . . . he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). This is the unambiguous good news, and it is “of first importance.” Change that message, and the basis of faith shifts from Christ to something else. Our eternal destiny depends upon hearing “the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation” (Ephesians 1:13; see also 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14). Sound doctrine is important because the gospel is a sacred trust, and we dare not tamper with God’s communication to the world. Our duty is to deliver the message, not to change it. Jude conveys an urgency in guarding the trust: “I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints” (Jude 1:3; see also Philippians 1:27). To “contend” carries the idea of strenuously fighting for something, to give it everything you’ve got. The Bible includes a warning neither to add to nor subtract from God’s Word (Revelation 22:18-19). Rather than alter the apostles’ doctrine, we receive what has been passed down to us and keep it “as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 1:13). Sound doctrine is important because what we believe affects what we do. Behavior is an extension of theology, and there is a direct correlation between what we think and how we act. For example, two people stand on top of a bridge; one believes he can fly, and the other believes he cannot fly. Their next actions will be quite dissimilar. In the same way, a man who believes that there is no such thing as right and wrong will naturally behave differently from a man who believes in well-defined moral standards. In one of the Bible’s lists of sins, things like rebellion, murder, lying, and slave trading are mentioned. The list concludes with “whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine” (1 Timothy 1:9-10). In other words, true teaching promotes righteousness; sin flourishes where “the sound doctrine” is opposed. Sound doctrine is important because we must ascertain truth in a world of falsehood. “Many false prophets have gone out into the world” (1 John 4:1). There are tares among the wheat and wolves among the flock (Matthew 13:25; Acts 20:29). The best way to distinguish truth from falsehood is to know what the truth is. Sound doctrine is important because the end of sound doctrine is life. “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers” (1 Timothy 4:16). Conversely, the end of unsound doctrine is destruction. “Certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are godless men, who change the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord” (Jude 1:4). Changing God’s message of grace is a “godless” thing to do, and the condemnation for such a deed is severe. Preaching another gospel (“which is really no gospel at all”) carries an anathema: “let him be eternally condemned!” (see Galatians 1:6-9). Sound doctrine is important because it encourages believers. A love of God’s Word brings “great peace” (Psalm 119:165), and those “who proclaim peace . . . who proclaim salvation” are truly “beautiful” (Isaiah 52:7). A pastor “must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it” (Titus 1:9). The word of wisdom is “Do not remove the ancient landmark which your fathers have set” (Proverbs 22:28, NKJV). If we can apply this to sound doctrine, the lesson is that we must preserve it intact. May we never stray from “the simplicity that is in Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:3). GotQuestions.org 1 Timothy 1:11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. BGT 1 Timothy 1:11 κατὰ τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τῆς δόξης τοῦ μακαρίου θεοῦ, ὃ ἐπιστεύθην ἐγώ. Amplified As laid down by the glorious Gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. Barclay that teaching which is in accordance with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, that gospel which has been entrusted to me. BBE 1 Timothy 1:11 Which may be seen in the good news of the glory of the great God, which was given into my care. CSB 1 Timothy 1:11 based on the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was entrusted to me. ERV 1 Timothy 1:11 according to the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. ESV 1 Timothy 1:11 in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted. GWN 1 Timothy 1:11 Moses' Teachings were intended to be used in agreement with the Good News that contains the glory of the blessed God. I was entrusted with that Good News. KJV 1 Timothy 1:11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. NKJ 1 Timothy 1:11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust. MIT 1 Timothy 1:11 as ascertained by the gospel of the glory of the praiseworthy God, the gospel entrusted to me. NAB 1 Timothy 1:11 according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. NET 1 Timothy 1:11 This accords with the glorious gospel of the blessed God that was entrusted to me. NIV 1 Timothy 1:11 that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. NJB 1 Timothy 1:11 that accords with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God, the gospel that was entrusted to me. NLT 1 Timothy 1:11 that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God. NLT (non-revised) that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God. NRS 1 Timothy 1:11 that conforms to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. Phillips of the glorious gospel which the blessed God has given and entrusted to me. REB which conforms with the gospel entrusted to me, the gospel which tells of the glory of the ever-blessed God. Wuest according to the good news of the glory of the blessed God with which I was entrusted. (Eerdmans Publishing - used by permission) YLT 1 Timothy 1:11 according to the good news of the glory of the blessed God, with which I was entrusted. According: Ro 2:16 the glorious gospel : Ps 138:2 Lu 2:10,11,14 2Co 3:8-11 4:4,6 Eph 1:6,12 2:7 3:10 1Pe 1:11,12 of the blessed God: 1Ti 6:15 with which I have been entrusted: 1Ti 2:7 1Ti 6:20 1Co 4:1,2 1Co 9:17 2Co 5:18-20 Ga 2:7 Col 1:25 1Th 2:4 2Ti 1:11,14 2Ti 2:2 Titus 1:3 1 Timothy 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: 1 Timothy 6:15+ which He will bring about at the proper time–He who is the blessed (makarios) and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 2 Corinthians 4:4+ in whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. THE GLORIOUS GOSPEL According to the glorious (doxa) gospel (euaggelion) of the blessed (makarios) God, with which I have been entrusted (pisteuo) - Literally - "the gospel of the glory of the blessed God.” One version paraphrases it "Moses' Teachings were intended to be used in agreement with the Good News" (GWT) In context (always the best guide to accurate interpretation) Paul had just described sound teaching and here relates it to the glorious Gospel. "Sound doctrine by definition is that which flows out of the gospel." (ESVSB) And so sound teaching is that which conforms to the Gospel (see other interpretation below). It is glorious because it is the supernatural power (dunamis) of God for salvation (soteria) (Ro 1:16+), for rescuing men and women from the evils described in 1Ti 1:9-10 and making them brand new creations in Christ (2Co 5:17+). The glorious Gospel prepares sinners for a glorious future because it alone has the power to rescue and deliver them from danger, destruction, peril and slavery to sin and the consequences of sin and to transfer them to a state of safety, health, well being and eternal preservation. This is the only passage that refers to God as the blessed God (but see Jesus "the Blessed Hope" - Titus 2:13+, cf 1Ti 6:15+), the One Who is forever the Sole Source of all blessings to men, all of whom deserve hell! It is difficult to describe how the Source of all blessing is Himself blessed, but one thought is that He possesses a perfect, eternal contentedness, a fullness of bliss, which is unaffected by circumstances of His creation. Regarding the verb entrusted, one does not usually entrust something of no value to another person. So imagine Paul as like a bank in whom God entrusted His glorious, priceless Gospel, expecting and knowing that His divine investment would yield eternal dividends in the form of countless human souls saved and sanctified bringing Him great glory! THOUGHT - God has entrusted every believer with the glorious Gospel of the blessed God. We are responsible for what we do with this Gospel treasure. Do we hoard it and hide it or hail it and "holler" it? Our job description as redeemed sinners is to be ambassadors of Christ taking His message of reconciliation to lost sinners (2Cor 5:18-21+). Will you (I) be found faithful? Sharing the gospel is like one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread. -- Steven Cole John MacArthur comments on the glorious gospel - "The gospel reveals God's glory; that is, the perfections of His person or His attributes, including His holiness (hatred of sin) and justice (demand of punishment for violations of His law) and grace (forgiveness of sin). Those particular attributes are key to any effective gospel presentation. (See MacArthur Study Bible:) The Gospel is glorious because it is from the “blessed God.” Paul alluded to his being entrusted with the Gospel in other letters (note all of these uses of pisteuo are in the passive voice) 1 Corinthians 9:17+ For if I do this voluntarily, I have a reward; but if against my will, I have a stewardship (oikonomia) entrusted (pisteuo - perfect tense, passive voice) to me. Galatians 2:7+ But on the contrary, seeing that I had been entrusted (pisteuo - perfect tense, passive voice) with the gospel (euaggelion) to the uncircumcised, just as Peter had been to the circumcised 1 Thessalonians 2:4+ but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted (pisteuo - aorist tense, passive voice) with the gospel (euaggelion), so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who examines our hearts. Titus 1:3+ but at the proper time manifested, even His word, in the proclamation with which I was entrusted (pisteuo - aorist tense, passive voice) according to the commandment of God our Savior, Other similar uses of pisteuo to mean entrust - Lk 16:11 - who will entrust the true riches to you?; Ro. 3:2 - they were entrusted with the oracles of god Paul was keenly aware of the treasure that had been entrusted to him and he passed this same sense of responsibility and accountability on to Timothy O Timothy, guard (phulasso in aorist imperative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey) what has been entrusted (paratheke) to you, avoiding worldly and empty chatter and the opposing arguments of what is falsely called “knowledge” (1Ti 6:20+) In his last communication Paul instructed Timothy "Guard (phulasso in aorist imperative see our need to depend on the Holy Spirit to obey), through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted (paratheke) to you." (2Ti 1:14+) THOUGHT - Beloved, are you aware that you hold in your Bible a precious treasure, especially the Gospel? Will you be trustworthy? Will you pass it on to men and women who are otherwise destined for eternal fires of Gehenna (See Jonathan Edward's description To Help Your Conception of Hell, if you dare - I found it difficult to read! See also eternal punishment.) Duane Litfin - Paul's yardstick of what is and what isn't sound teaching was the message of God's good news. (See The Bible Knowledge Commentary) W E Vine on glorious Gospel - the gospel and the Law are contrary to the same thing. Both pronounce condemnation upon sin, and what the apostle has just mentioned in verses 9 and 10 is confirmed by gospel testimony. In other words the phrase “according to the gospel” refers not simply to “the sound doctrine” at the end of verse 10, but to all that the apostle has stated. That the Law is not a means of eternal life, whereas the gospel is the appointed means, as in view here. (Collected Writings of W.E. Vine) Wiersbe on glorious Gospel - It is the "glorious Gospel" that saves lost sinners. Paul had experienced the power of the Gospel (Rom. 1:16), and he had been entrusted with the ministry of the Gospel (1Th 2:4). Law and Gospel go together, for the Law without the Gospel is diagnosis without remedy; but the Gospel without Law is only the Good News of salvation for people who don't believe they need it because they have never heard the bad news of judgment. The Law is not Gospel, but the Gospel is not lawless (Ro 3:20-31). (See Be Faithful: It's Always Too Soon to Quit!) R C H Lenski on glorious Gospel - God's [glory] is the sum of his attributes as they shine forth in effulgence. Here those attributes are especially to be thought of in which we see God's blessedness, the blessedness which he intends to have us share, for which the Gospel is the one means since it alone has the power to cleanse and renew such sinners as have just been named in a list of fourteen groups. In accord, then, with this gospel and in no other way may the law be lawfully used. (See Interpretation of St Paul's Epistles to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon)

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MacArthur adds "To use the law lawfully is to use it according to the glorious gospel of the blessed God. The law, since it shows men their sin, is a necessary part of the gospel. If there were no bad news that men were lost sinners, there could be no good news of Christ’s redemption. The gospel is glorious because it reveals God’s glory, His attributes. One of those attributes is holiness, which involves hatred of sin. Another is justice, which demands punishment when His law is violated. Any gospel that ignores the law and sin is not the true gospel, since it does not reflect God’s attributes. (See 1 & 2 Timothy Commentary) Expositors says: “Inasmuch as unsound teaching had claimed to be a gospel (Gal. 1:6), St. Paul finds it necessary to recharge the word with its old force by distinguishing epithets. The gospel had become impoverished by heterodox associations. The gospel with which St. Paul had been entrusted, was the gospel of the glory of the blessed God.… And this glory, although primarily an attribute of God, is here and elsewhere treated as a blessed state to which those who obey the gospel may attain, and which it is possible to miss (Ro 3:23, 5:2, 15:7).” NET Note 1 Timothy 1 - According to or "this" (as in 1Ti 1:11NET) A continuation of the preceding idea: Grk “teaching, according to the gospel.” This use of the law is in accord with the gospel entrusted to Paul (cf. Ro 7:7–16; Gal 3:23–26). Because of the length and complexity of the Greek sentence, a new sentence was started here in the translation. H. A. Ironside begins his discussion of 1Ti 1:12-17: “There is tremendous power in Christian testimony. All who are saved are not called to be preachers; all do not have the gift of teaching. But all who have trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ ought to have something to say about the great change that comes into the life when Christ is received as Saviour and owned as Lord” The writers of the New Testament adapted the term Gospel as God's glorious message of salvation for lost otherwise hopeless, helpless sinners. Euaggelion is found in several combination phrases, each describing the gospel like a multifaceted jewel in various terms from a different viewpoint (from the NASB, 1977): the gospel of the kingdom (Mt 4:23+, Mt 9:35+, Mt 24:14+) the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Mk 1:1+) because it centers in Christ the gospel of God (Mk 1:14+, Ro 15:16+, 2Co 11:7+, 1Th 2:2+, 1Th 2:8,9+, 1Pe 4:17+) because it originates with God and was not invented by man the gospel of the kingdom of God (Lu 16:16+) the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24+, Ro 1:1+), the gospel of His Son (Ro 1:9+) the gospel of Christ (Ro 15:19+, 2Co 2:12+, 2Co 9:13+, 2Co 10:14+, Gal 1:7+, Phil 1:27+, 1Th 3:2+) the gospel of the glory of Christ (2Co 4:4+) the gospel of your salvation (Eph 1:14+) the gospel of peace (Eph 6:15+) the gospel of our Lord Jesus (2Th 1:8+) the glorious gospel of the blessed God (1Ti 1:11+) In Ro 16:25, 26+ Paul called it “my Gospel” indicating that the special emphasis he gave the gospel in his ministry. An eternal gospel - Rev 14:6+ (Some writers such as C I Scofield interpret this as a "different gospel" than the other "gospels" mentioned above but I think such a distinction is incorrect and is poorly substantiated). For a rewarding study, study the preceding references in context making notation of the truth you observe about the gospel. If you would like a special blessing, take an afternoon to go through all 76 uses of euaggelion in context making a list of what you learn about the gospel. The Spirit of God will enlighten your heart and encourage your spirit in a very special way...and you'll want to share the "good news" with someone because of your "discoveries"! Euaggelion - Matt. 4:23; Matt. 9:35; Matt. 24:14; Matt. 26:13; Mk. 1:1; Mk. 1:14; Mk. 1:15; Mk. 8:35; Mk. 10:29; Mk. 13:10; Mk. 14:9; Mk. 16:15; Acts 15:7; Acts 20:24; Rom. 1:1; Rom. 1:9; Rom. 1:16; Rom. 2:16; Rom. 10:16; Rom. 11:28; Rom. 15:16; Rom. 15:19; Rom. 16:25; 1 Co. 4:15; 1 Co. 9:12; 1 Co. 9:14; 1 Co. 9:18; 1 Co. 9:23; 1 Co. 15:1; 2 Co. 2:12; 2 Co. 4:3; 2 Co. 4:4; 2 Co. 8:18; 2 Co. 9:13; 2 Co. 10:14; 2 Co. 11:4; 2 Co. 11:7; Gal. 1:6; Gal. 1:7; Gal. 1:11; Gal. 2:2; Gal. 2:5; Gal. 2:7; Gal. 2:14; Eph. 1:13; Eph. 3:6; Eph. 6:15; Eph. 6:19; Phil. 1:5; Phil. 1:7; Phil. 1:12; Phil. 1:16; Phil. 1:27; Phil. 2:22; Phil. 4:3; Phil. 4:15; Col. 1:5; Col. 1:23; 1 Thess. 1:5; 1 Thess. 2:2; 1 Thess. 2:4; 1 Thess. 2:8; 1 Thess. 2:9; 1 Thess. 3:2; 2 Thess. 1:8; 2 Thess. 2:14; 1 Tim. 1:11; 2 Tim. 1:8; 2 Tim. 1:10; 2 Tim. 2:8; Phlm. 1:13; 1 Pet. 4:17; Rev. 14:6 Glorious (1391) doxa from dokeo = to think) in simple terms means to give a proper opinion or estimate of something. Glory is something that is a source of honor, fame, or admiration. It describes renown, a thing that is beautiful, impressive, or worthy of praise. It follows that the glory of God expresses all that He is in His Being and in His nature, character, power and acts. He is glorified when He is allowed to be seen as He really is. To be where God is will be glory. To be what God intended will be glory. To do what God purposed will be glory. Doxa in the Pastoral Epistles - 1Ti 1:11, 1Ti 1:17, 1Ti 3:16, 2Ti 2:10, 2Ti 4:18, Titus 2:13. Gospel (2098) euaggelion from eú = good + aggéllo = proclaim, tell) is literally good news or glad tidings. In the NT euaggelion is used only of God's message of salvation in three senses (1) act of proclamation (preaching the gospel) (1Cor 4:15), (2) the work of evangelization (spread of the gospel) (Phil 4:3), (3) the content of the message as an offer of salvation (good news) (Ro 1:16) (Adapted from Friberg - Analytical Lexicon). BDAG sums it up as (1) God’s good news to humans, good news as proclamation (2) details relating to the life and ministry of Jesus = good news of Jesus (Mk 1:1) (3) details relating to the life and ministry of Jesus = good news of Jesus (Mt 1:1) In secular Greek it originally referred to a reward for good news and later became the good news itself. The word euaggelion was commonly used in the first century as our words "good news" today. The idea is something like this - “Have you any good news (euaggelion) for me today?” This was a common question in the ancient world. In ancient secular Greek euaggelion described good news of any kind and prior to the writing of the New Testament, had no definite religious connotation in the ancient world until it was taken over by the "Cult of Caesar" which was the state religion and in which the emperor was worshipped as a god (see more discussion of this use below). Our English word Gospel is from the Old English or Saxon word gōdspell (gōd = good + spell = message) which is literally "good tale, message". When I was a young man Godspell was actually the name of a popular musical play (See description). I doubt if they really understood the meaning of this word they were attempting to portray. Euaggelion in the Pastoral Epistles - 1 Tim. 1:11; 2 Tim. 1:8; 2 Tim. 1:10; 2 Tim. 2:8 Euaggelion is found in several combination phrases, each describing the Gospel like a multifaceted jewel in various terms from a different viewpoint (from NASB77): the Gospel of the kingdom (Mt 4:23+) the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Mk 1:1+) - it centers in Christ the Gospel of God (Mk 1:14+) - it originates with God and was not invented by man the Gospel of the kingdom of God (Lk 16:16+) the Gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24+), the Gospel of His Son (Ro 1:9+) the Gospel of Christ (Ro 15:19+) the Gospel of the glory of Christ (2Co 4:4+) the Gospel of your salvation (Ep 1:13+) the Gospel of peace (Ep 6:15+) the Gospel of our Lord Jesus (2Th 1:8+) the glorious Gospel of the blessed God (1Ti 1:11) In Ro 16:25, 26+ Paul called it “my Gospel” indicating that the special emphasis he gave the Gospel in his ministry. Blessed (3107) makarios from root makar, but others say from mak = large or lengthy) means to be happy, but not in the usual sense of happiness based on positive circumstances. It normally refers to the privileged recipient of divine favor, those characterized by transcendent happiness and joy. It describes being fully satisfied no matter circumstances. Differs from ''happy'' = person with good ''luck'' from the root hap = luck as a favorable circumstance. From the Biblical perspective Makarios describes the person who is free from daily cares and worries because his every breath and circumstance is in the hands of His Maker Who gives him such an assurance (such a "blessing"). Blessed describes the state or condition of the believer it refers to the spiritually prosperous state of that person who is the recipient of the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, Who ministers/dispenses these blessings as the believer yields to Him and fully depends on Him (i.e., walks in the Spirit, controlled by the Spirit). Entrusted (4100) pisteuo means means to consider something to be true and therefore worthy of one’s trust. Here in 1Ti 1:11, pisteuo is in the passive voice and refers to committing something to someone, to entrust (see above). It means to give over something to another for care, protection, or performance, to invest or charge with a duty, responsibility. 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, BGT 1 Timothy 1:12 Χάριν ἔχω τῷ ἐνδυναμώσαντί με Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τῷ κυρίῳ ἡμῶν, ὅτι πιστόν με ἡγήσατο θέμενος εἰς διακονίαν Amplified I give thanks to Him Who has granted me [the needed] strength and made me able [for this], Christ Jesus our Lord, because He has judged and counted me faithful and trustworthy, appointing me to [this stewardship of] the ministry. Barclay I give thanks to Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has filled me with his power, that he showed that he believed that he could trust me, by appointing me to his service, BBE 1 Timothy 1:12 I give praise to him who gave me power, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he took me to be true, making me his servant, CSB 1 Timothy 1:12 I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, appointing me to the ministry-- ERV 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank him that enabled me, even Christ Jesus our Lord, for that he counted me faithful, appointing me to his service; ESV 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, GWN 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord that he has trusted me and has appointed me to do his work with the strength he has given me. KJV 1 Timothy 1:12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; NKJ 1 Timothy 1:12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, Lenski Grateful am I to him that enabled me, to Christ Jesus, our Lord, that he considered me faithful, appointing me for service, MIT 1 Timothy 1:12 I have received grace in the one who empowered me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me trustworthy, putting me into ministry. NAB 1 Timothy 1:12 I am grateful to him who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me trustworthy in appointing me to the ministry. NET 1 Timothy 1:12 I am grateful to the one who has strengthened me, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he considered me faithful in putting me into ministry, NIV 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service. NJB 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength. By calling me into his service he has judged me trustworthy, NLT 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him, NLT (non-revised) How thankful I am to Christ Jesus our Lord for considering me trustworthy and appointing me to serve him, Phillips I am deeply grateful to Christ Jesus our Lord (to whom I owe all that I have accomplished) for trusting me enough to appoint me his minister,

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MacArthur - Mercy differs from grace in that grace removes guilt, while mercy takes away the misery caused by sin. Paul received the undeserved relief of misery that accompanies saving grace. (See The MacArthur New Testament Commentary) Hiebert on acted ignorantly - His ignorance did not excuse him. Ignorance is itself part of the result of sin and is itself sinful. But he had not deliberately acted against better convictions, stubbornly hardened his heart, or willfully resisted the Holy Spirit. He had acted in blind unreasoning prejudice, mistakenly thinking he was thereby doing God a service (Acts 26:9). (First Timothy- Everyman's Bible Commentary) Duane Litfin: “Willful disobedience triggers God’s wrath (Num. 15:22-31; Heb. 10:26). But God deals gently with the ignorant and misguided (Heb. 5:2) (Bible Knowledge, p. 732). (See The Bible Knowledge Commentary)

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MacArthur - History abounds with stories of dramatic conversions that testify to that fact. One such story is about a nineteenth-century South African named Afrikaner, a chief of the Hottentot tribe. He was a hardened, vicious warrior. He and his men were the terror of South Africa. He was so dangerous that the governor of Cape Town offered a large reward for him—dead or alive. Into the scene stepped Robert Moffat, a young Scottish missionary. Believing that God had called him to preach the gospel to the Hottentots, he sought them out. The first person converted under Moffat’s ministry was Afrikaner. His was a remarkable testimony to God’s saving grace. Billy Sunday was a hard-drinking professional baseball player in the early days of the sport. Walking down the street one day in Chicago with several of his teammates, he came across a man preaching on a street corner. They stopped to mock the preacher, but something he said struck a responsive chord in Billy Sunday’s heart. He embraced Jesus Christ as his savior and went on to become a noted evangelist. The list is endless. It includes Martin Luther, a former Roman Catholic monk, John Newton, a former slave trader, and Charles Colson, a former White House aide to President Richard Nixon. It even includes former skeptics such as Lew Wallace, Frank Morison, and C. S. Lewis. In my own church I have seen alcoholics, drug addicts, murderers, adulterers, thieves, fornicators, homosexuals, and even a former motorcycle gang leader give their lives to Christ. The Bible records the conversions of the maniac at Gadara, the despised tax collector and traitor to his people Matthew, blind Bartimaeus and his friend, the adulterous Samaritan woman, Zacchaeus, the Roman centurion at the crucifixion, Cornelius, the Ethiopian eunuch, the Philippian jailer, and Lydia, among others. But of all the conversions ever recorded none was more remarkable than that of Saul of Tarsus. (See 1 Timothy Commentary) Formerly (first) (4387) proteros from pró = forth, before) means prior (earlier in time or order), previous (going before in time, implying existing or occurring earlier), of an earlier time, all pertaining to a point of time earlier in a sequence. Proteros refers to a period of time preceding another period of time. Before (at an earlier time), formerly; first, first of all; at first, the first time, originally. Blasphemer (989) blasphemos from bláx = sluggish, slow, stupid + phémē = rumor, fame; see related blasphemeo) is an adjective which means speech that is insulting, slanderous, scurrilous, blasphemous, abusive, reproachful, defaming, denigrating, demeaning. As a noun in 1 Ti 1:13 = blasphemer. To revile means to spread negative information about someone. Blasphemos describes those who rail and reproach with harsh, denigrating, demeaning insults directed against God and man alike. What is blasphemy? What does it mean to blaspheme? | GotQuestions.org What are some Bible verses about blasphemy? | GotQuestions.org Persecutor (1376)(dioktes from dioko - to put to flight, pursue, by impl. to persecute) persecutor, one who is preoccupied with causing others to suffer. Only 1Ti 1:13 = Hapax legomenon. In secular writing dioktes was used of a foreman at a quarry who is a virtual slave driver. "Murderous threats were the very breath of his life (Acts 9:1NIV)" (Wiersbe) The root verb dioko is used by Paul in 1Cor 15:9+ "For I am the least of the apostles, and not fit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted (dioko) the church of God.." Violent aggressor (5197) hubristes from hubrizo = act with insolence, including physical mistreatment [Mt 22:6; Lk 18:32; Acts 14:5; 1Th 2:2] + hubris = arrogance, primarily denotes wantonness, insolence; then, an act of wanton violence, an outrage, injury) refers to an insolent persecutor of others. It is the man who is violent, insolent (insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct) and who mistreats from the pleasure which affliction of wrong brings him. It is like a bully who "throws his weight around," intimidating others. Only in Ro 1:30 and 1Ti 1:13 Shown mercy (1653) eleeo from eleos) means “to feel sympathy with the misery of another, especially such sympathy which manifests itself in action, less frequently in word.” Describes the general sense of one who has compassion or person on someone in need. It indicates being moved to pity and compassion by tragedy and includes the fear that this could happen to me. To see someone in dire need (including one who may not deserve the misfortune), to have compassion on them, and to give help to remove the need. What does God mean when He says, “I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy” (Exodus 33:19)? | GotQuestions.org What is the definition of mercy? | GotQuestions.org What does it mean that God is rich in mercy (Ephesians 2:4)? | GotQuestions.org How do God’s mercy and justice work together in salvation? | GotQuestions.org Acted (4160) poieo primarily translated with the idea of to DO (to bring to pass, to carry out, to bring about, to accomplish), to MAKE (to construct or fashion something out of existing material) to PERFORM. Ignorantly (50) agnoeo from a = not + noéo = perceive, understand) not have information about, to not know, to not understand (Mk 9:32, Lk 9:45), to be unaware of, to not recognize (Ac 13:27), to be ignorant of (to lack information concerning something). Agnoeo conveys the nuance of lacking the ability to understand in He 5:2 and of inexcusable moral/ethical ignorance (even disregard) in Ro 10:3). Unbelief (570) apistia from a = without + pistós = believing, faithful) means literally not believing = faithlessness, distrust, lack of belief. It describes an unwillingness to commit oneself to another or respond positively to the other’s words or actions. Apistia - 11v - Matt. 13:58; Mk. 6:6; Mk. 9:24; Mk. 16:14; Rom. 3:3; Rom. 4:20; Rom. 11:20; Rom. 11:23; 1 Tim. 1:13; Heb. 3:12; Heb. 3:19 What are some Bible verses about unbelief? | GotQuestions.org My Heart Condemns Me If our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. — 1 John 3:20 Today's Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Do you sometimes feel guilty and unworthy because of something you did years ago? You have confessed it and asked God to forgive you, but the memory of it still haunts you. I empathize with you. Feelings of guilt still sweep over me when I recall how I failed an elderly, childless woman while I was training for the ministry. She was a regular customer in a store where I worked part-time. After a while, I became a friend and spiritual counselor to her and her husband. I even conducted his funeral. When I moved to a nearby town to become a student pastor, I lost touch with her. I intended to contact her but kept procrastinating. One day I saw her obituary notice. I was overwhelmed with grief and confessed my sin to God. More than 30 years after Paul’s conversion, he referred to the time when he had been “a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man” (1 Tim. 1:13). He even called himself the “chief” of sinners (v.15). Yet he repeatedly exulted in the certainty that he was a forgiven sinner. Come now to the fountain of cleansing, Plunge deep in its life giving flow. His mercy and grace are sufficient, His pardon He longs to bestow. —Robinson Confession to God always brings His cleansing. 1 Timothy 1:14 and the grace of our Lord was more than abundant, with the faith and love which are found in Christ Jesus. BGT 1 Timothy 1:14 ὑπερεπλεόνασεν δὲ ἡ χάρις τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν μετὰ πίστεως καὶ ἀγάπης τῆς ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ. Amplified And the grace (unmerited favor and blessing) of our Lord [actually] flowed out superabundantly and beyond measure for me, accompanied by faith and love that are [to be realized] in Christ Jesus. Barclay But the grace of our Lord rose higher than my sin, and I found it in the faith and love of those whose lives are lived in Jesus Christ. BBE 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was very great, with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. CSB 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord overflowed, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. ERV 1 Timothy 1:14 and the grace of our Lord abounded exceedingly with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. ESV 1 Timothy 1:14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. GWN 1 Timothy 1:14 Our Lord was very kind to me. Through his kindness he brought me to faith and gave me the love that Christ Jesus shows people. KJV 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. NKJ 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. MIT 1 Timothy 1:14 But the grace of our Lord superabounded, along with faithfulness, and love in Christ Jesus. NAB 1 Timothy 1:14 Indeed, the grace of our Lord has been abundant, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. NET 1 Timothy 1:14 and our Lord's grace was abundant, bringing faith and love in Christ Jesus. NIV 1 Timothy 1:14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. NJB 1 Timothy 1:14 but the grace of our Lord filled me with faith and with the love that is in Christ Jesus. NLT 1 Timothy 1:14 Oh, how generous and gracious our Lord was! He filled me with the faith and love that come from Christ Jesus. NLT (non-revised) Oh, how kind and gracious the Lord was! He filled me completely with faith and the love of Christ Jesus. NRS 1 Timothy 1:14 and the grace of our Lord overflowed for me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Phillips Our Lord poured out his grace upon me, giving me tremendous faith in, and love for, himself. REB the grace of our Lord was lavished upon me, along with the faith and love which are ours in Christ Jesus. Wuest Moreover, the grace of our Lord superabounded together with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. (Eerdmans Publishing - used by permission) YLT 1 Timothy 1:14 and exceedingly abound did the grace of our Lord, with faith and love that is in Christ Jesus: And the grace of our Lord: Ac 15:11 Ro 16:20 2Co 8:9 13:14 Rev 22:21 was more than abundant: Ex 34:6 Isa 55:6-7 Ro 5:15-20 1Co 15:10 Eph 1:7,8 1Pe 1:3 with the faith and love: Lu 7:47-50 1Th 5:8 2Ti 1:13 1Jn 4:10 1 Timothy 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: Romans 5:15-20 But the free gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many. 16 The gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgment arose from one transgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the free gift arose from many transgressions resulting in justification. 17 For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. 18 So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. 19 For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous. 20 The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, 1 Thessalonians 5:8 But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation. And the grace (charis) of our Lord (kurios) was more than abundant (huperpleonazo) , with the faith (pistis) and love (agape) which are found in Christ (Christos) Jesus (Iesous) - Note he begins and the grace which connects with the bestowal of mercy in 1Ti 1:13, implying that the Lord acted in grace when He demonstrated mercy. Yarbrough adds "He had acted faithlessly and indeed culpably (1Ti 1:13). But as the result of God’s mercy, grace abounded." But to be accurate, notice that the first word in the Greek text is huperpleonazo (abundant) which places emphasis of the overflowing plentitude of the grace of Christ. Paul deserved justice but received mercy and undeserved grace even though he was a guilty sinner. "Grace gushed across Paul’s blasphemy and violence like water scouring offal from a polluted floor, cleansing him from those and all other transgressions." (Yarbrough) Indeed, God's undeserved favor superabounded or overflowed in more than sufficient quantity to cover all his many sins (and mine! cf 2Cor 12:9+). Grace is God’s saving power which produces an entirely new life marked by faith and love in Christ (paraphrased from Marshall) Faith and love overflow from the Lord's abundant grace and are found in the sphere of (locative of sphere) Christ Jesus. As Hiebert phrases it "In Christ Jesus is the sphere in which they live, move, and have their being." This faith and love stand in striking contrast to the unbelief and hatred found in Paul's prior life. Another way to look at faith and love is that when Paul received mercy (1Ti 1:13), that act was brought about by the Lord’s superabounding grace, and that experience of grace produced a life marked by faith and love so that faith and love were abundant as well as grace. In sum, when grace abounds, faith and love likewise abound. Faith and love are also found in Christ Jesus in 2Ti 1:13+ (cf "the breastplate" in 1Th 5:8+). R Kent Hughes on more than abundant - The words suggest an overflowing supply. This is, in fact, the verse from which John Bunyan titled his book Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners.(See 1–2 Timothy and Titus) Steven Cole on more than abundant - God’s grace flooded over Paul like ocean waves that keep coming and coming without end. W E Vine on faith and love - These qualities of faith and love are “in Christ Jesus”; while exercised by the believer they find their center in Him, and their exercise is possible only through union with Him....Faith is the inward, and love the outward, expression of the bestowment of grace and its realization.

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MacArthur has an excellent "descriptive definition" of grace - Grace may be defined as God’s loving forgiveness, by which He grants exemption from judgment, and the promise of temporal and eternal blessing to guilty and condemned sinners freely, without any worthiness on their part, and based on nothing they have done or failed to do.... Paul loved to add huper (abundant = huperpleonazo) to words to intensify them. He gives us insight into the surpassing measure of God’s grace, which is greater than man’s sin (Ro 5:20+), and sufficient to meet all our needs (2Co 9:8+).....Faith and love are frequently linked with salvation in the New Testament (cf. Eph. 1:15; 3:17; Col. 1:4; 1 Thess. 1:3; 3:6; 5:8; 2 Thess. 1:3; Philem. 5), since they are part of the salvation package. A true Christian is marked by continuing faith (Col. 1:23) and love (1 John 3:14). God’s grace is so abundant that it includes not only salvation, but the faith and love that accompany it. (See 1 Timothy MacArthur New Testament Commentary) Great God of Wonders In wonder lost, with trembling joy, We take the pardon of our God; Pardon for crimes of deepest dye, A pardon bought with Jesus’ blood: Who is a pardoning God like Thee? Or who has grace so rich and free? -- Samuel Davies More than abundant (5250)(huperpleonazo from huper = above + pleonazo = superabound as in Ro 5:20, Ro 6:1) means to abound exceedingly. Only 1Ti 1:13 = Hapax legomenon. Gilbrant - This verb rarely occurs in the classical Greek literature or papyri. It is not found in the Septuagint. Huperpleonozō is a strengthened form of pleonazō, “abound.” Huperpleonazō occurs once in the New Testament, in 1 Timothy 1:14. In this verse the apostle said that the Lord’s grace superabounded toward him. Ordinary words could not express how great that grace was and is. Thus the apostle added a preposition to an already strong verb to lay greater emphasis on the exceedingly abundant grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Complete Biblical Library) James Smith - ABUNDANT GRACE “The grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 1:14). The apostle has just been speaking of his guilty past as a blaspheming persecutor, and in using the above words he proves conclusively that he was saved only by the GRACE of God. Not of works, lest any man should boast. In this short but most suggestive account of Saul’s salvation we note the— 1. Means. “GRACE.” “Where sin abounded grace did much more abound” (Rom. 5:20). It is the nature of Divine grace to flood all the depths and to overflow all the heights of a sinner’s need. “By grace are ye saved” (Eph. 2:8). 2. Source. “The grace of OUR LORD.” “Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that ye through His poverty might be rich” (2 Cor. 8:9). He loved us, and gave Himself for us. 3. Fulness. “It was EXCEEDING ABUNDANT.” Far above what we ask or think. In this ocean fulness of infinite mercy there is room enough for the chief of sinners. “Exceeding abundant.” Who can fathom it? “My grace is sufficient for thee” (2 Cor. 12:9). 4. Channel. “IN CHRIST JESUS.” It is through Him that the renewing of the Holy Ghost is shed on us abundantly (Titus 3:5, 6). There is but one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus. By Him also He made the worlds. 5. Accompaniments. “WITH FAITH AND LOVE.” The grace of God which bringeth salvation, bringeth with it faith and love, without which salvation could not be received and enjoyed. The begetting of faith and love in the heart is part of that grace which is exceeding abundant (Eph. 2:7–9). Faith lays hold on, and love constrains to serve and adore. ILLUSTRATION - An artist once submitted a painting of Niagara Falls to an exhibition but neglected to give it a title. The gallery came up with the whimsical words, “More to Follow.” Niagara Falls, which has been spilling over billions of gallons per year for thousands of years and has more than met the needs of those below, is a fit emblem for the floods of God’s grace. There always is more to follow, or as James so beautifully says, “he gives us more grace” (James 4:6a+). There always is more grace. Martin Luther wrote: Just as the sun is not darkened by the whole world enjoying its light, and could, indeed, light up ten worlds; just as 100,000 lights might be lit from one light and not detract from it; just as a learned man is able to make a thousand others learned, and the more he gives, the more he has—so is Christ, our Lord, an infinite source of all grace, so that if the whole world would draw enough grace and truth from it to make the world all angels, yet it would not lose a drop; the fountain always runs over, full of grace. There is no hyperbole here. Paul expressed the facts with careful precision at the end of Romans 5 when he said, “But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (Romans 5:20, 21). There is no conceivable accumulation of sin that grace cannot overflow. Grace increases the more we need it, and there is always “more to follow”! (See R Kent Hughes 1–2 Timothy and Titus ) The Heart Of Christmas The grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. — 1 Timothy 1:14 Today's Scripture & Insight: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Charles Dickens’ novel A Christmas Carol was released on December 19, 1843, and has never been out of print. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy, sour, stingy man who says, “Every idiot who goes about with ‘Merry Christmas,’ on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding!” Yet, one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is radically changed into a generous and happy man. With great humor and insight, Dickens’ book captures the universal longing for inner peace. As a young man, the apostle Paul opposed Jesus and His followers with a vengeful spirit. He “made havoc of the church, entering every house, and dragging off men and women, committing them to prison” (Acts 8:3). But one day he encountered the risen Christ, and his life became a different story (Acts 9:1-16). In a letter to Timothy, his son in the faith, Paul described that life-changing event by saying, even though he was “a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man . . . the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 1:13-14). Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord, That hath made heaven and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought. —English carol A change in behavior begins with Jesus changing our heart. Guilty Of Plenty The grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant. — 1 Timothy 1:14 Today's Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 A man was filling out a job application when he came to the question “Have you ever been arrested?” He wrote, “No.” The next question, intended for people who had answered “Yes” to the previous question, was “Why?” The applicant answered it anyway: “I never got caught.” He evidently knew he was guilty of plenty! So was the apostle Paul. He knew he had personally done wrong and sinned against God. He wrote, “I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man” (1 Tim. 1:13). He even called himself the “chief ” of sinners (1Ti 1:15). We too were once separated from the Lord because of our sin and were considered His enemies (Rom. 5:10; Col. 1:21). But when we confessed our sin and acknowledged our need for His forgiveness, He cleansed us and made us new. Those of us who have known the Lord for many years may have the tendency to forget what we’ve been rescued from and forgiven of. Sharing about our past and current failures and giving praise to God for forgiveness will help us not to come across as “holier-than-thou” to people who don’t yet know the Lord. All that we were—our sins, our guilt, Our death—was all our own; All that we are we owe to Thee, Thou God of grace, alone. —Bonar Grace is everything for those who deserve nothing. 1 Timothy 1:15 It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. BGT 1 Timothy 1:15 πιστὸς ὁ λόγος καὶ πάσης ἀποδοχῆς ἄξιος, ὅτι Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς ἦλθεν εἰς τὸν κόσμον ἁμαρτωλοὺς σῶσαι, ὧν πρῶτός εἰμι ἐγώ. Amplified The saying is sure and true and worthy of full and universal acceptance, that Christ Jesus (the Messiah) came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am foremost. Barclay This is a saying on which we can rely, and which we are completely bound to accept, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am chief. BBE 1 Timothy 1:15 It is a true saying, in which all may put their faith, that Christ Jesus came into the world to give salvation to sinners, of whom I am the chief: CSB 1 Timothy 1:15 This saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"-- and I am the worst of them. ERV 1 Timothy 1:15 Faithful is the saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief: ESV 1 Timothy 1:15 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. GWN 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a statement that can be trusted and deserves complete acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the foremost sinner. KJV 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. NKJ 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. MIT 1 Timothy 1:15 Trustworthy is this statement and deserving of complete allegiance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I was the worst. NAB 1 Timothy 1:15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Of these I am the foremost. NET 1 Timothy 1:15 This saying is trustworthy and deserves full acceptance: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"– and I am the worst of them! NIV 1 Timothy 1:15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--of whom I am the worst. NJB 1 Timothy 1:15 Here is a saying that you can rely on and nobody should doubt: that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. I myself am the greatest of them; NLT 1 Timothy 1:15 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"-- and I am the worst of them all. NLT (non-revised) This is a true saying, and everyone should believe it: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners--and I was the worst of them all. NRS 1 Timothy 1:15 The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-- of whom I am the foremost. Phillips This statement is completely reliable and should be universally accepted:— “Christ Jesus entered the world to rescue sinners”. I realise that I was the worst of them all, REB Here is a saying you may trust, one that merits full acceptance: ‘Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners’; and among them I stand first. Wuest Trustworthy is the word and worthy of unqualified acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I in contradistinction to anyone else am foremost. (Eerdmans Publishing - used by permission) YLT 1 Timothy 1:15 stedfast is the word, and of all acceptation worthy, that Christ Jesus came to the world to save sinners -- first of whom I am; It is a trustworthy statement: 1Ti 1:19 3:1 4:9 2Ti 2:11 Tit 3:8 Rev 21:5 22:6 deserving full acceptance: John 1:12 Jn 3:16,17,36 Ac 11:1,18 1Jn 5:11 That Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners Mt 1:21 9:13 18:11 20:28 Mk 2:17 Lu 5:32 19:10 Joh 1:29 12:47 Ac 3:26 Ro 3:24-26 5:6,8-10 Heb 7:25 1Jn 3:5,8 4:9,10 Rev 5:9 among whom I am foremost of all: 1Ti 1:13 Job 42:6 Eze 16:63 36:31,32 1Co 15:9 Eph 3:8 1 Timothy 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries Related Passages: 1 Timothy 3:1 It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do. 1 Timothy 4:9 It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance. 2 Timothy 2:11 It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him; Titus 3:8 This is a trustworthy statement; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and profitable for men. ----------------- Matthew 1:21+ “She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 9:13+ “But go and learn what this means: ‘I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT SACRIFICE,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (JESUS CAME TO SAVE SINNERS NOT "SAINTS!") Mark 10:45+ “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Luke 19:10+ “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” John 8:24 “Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.” John 3:16-17+ “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 “For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. John 12:47-48 “If anyone hears My sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world. 48 “He who rejects Me and does not receive My sayings, has one who judges him; the word I spoke is what will judge him at the last day. Acts 5:31+ “He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Hebrews 7:25+ Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. "EXHIBIT A" OF THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL! It is a trustworthy (pistos) statement (logos), deserving (áxios) full acceptance (apodoche) - Literally "faithful is the word." The trustworthy statement follows. Wuest has "Trustworthy is the word and worthy of unqualified acceptance." Amplified = "The saying is sure and true and worthy of full and universal acceptance." This trustworthy statement has been called "the Gospel in miniature." There were 5 trustworthy statements (see above) that would have been familiar as summaries of key doctrines. You can stake your life (in time and eternity) on this trustworthy statement. Trustworthy means this is worthy of belief and can be fully relied upon. Paul had just used the same word pistos in stating that Christ considered him faithful or trustworthy (1Ti 1:12). Deserving full acceptance (exact phrase only in 1Ti 4:9) adds emphasis and means the following statement can be accepted without any shred of doubt that it is true and can be relied on with complete confidence. In fact to not belief this statement in unwise (which is an understatement).

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MacArthur writes that "God didn’t save him merely to get him out of hell or into heaven. Nor did He save him to preach the gospel or write the epistles; God could have had others do that. The purpose of salvation, whether Paul’s or ours, is to display God’s grace, power, and patience and produce a true worshiper of God (John 4:21–24). It is for His glory primarily, our benefit is secondary." Duane Litfin - If God was patient and gracious enough to save Paul, He is patient and gracious enough to save anyone. All who follow can look back at Paul as a prototype or pattern (“example,” hypotypōsin; cf. 2Ti 1:13). The ultimate sinner became the ultimate saint; God’s greatest enemy became His finest servant. Somewhere between these extremes fall all the rest. In studying Paul’s pattern, Christians can therefore learn about themselves. (See Bible Knowledge Commentary)

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MacArthur on eternal - God had no beginning and will have no end. He exists outside of time, though He acts in it. He is immortal and thus not subject to decay or corruption, in contrast to the state of all things in His creation (And to think one day we will be like Him!!! - read it in 1Cor 15:52+).

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MacArthur explains "In some instances God has turned believers over to Satan for positive purposes, such as revealing the genuineness of saving faith, keeping them humble and dependent on Him, enabling them to strengthen others, or offering God praise (cf. Job. 1:1-22; Mt 4:1-11; Lk 22:31-33; 2Co 12:1-10; Rev 7:9-15). God hands some people over to Satan for judgment, such as King Saul (1Sa 16:12-16; 28:4-20), Judas (Jn 13:27), and the sinning member in the Corinthian church (see 1Co 5:1-5). (See MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition) See more in depth discussion by John MacArthur on what handed over to Satan means in his 2 messages... Delivered to Satan - Part 1 Delivered to Satan - Part 2 Hiebert - In the light of 1 Corinthians 5:5 it seems also to include the judicial infliction of bodily sickness or calamity by apostolic authority. That the expression includes more than simple exclusion from the fellowship of the church is plain. (First Timothy- Everyman's Bible Commentary) NET Note 1 Timothy 1 - The expression handed over to Satan refers to an act of discipline mentioned by Paul here and in 1 Cor 5:5, with a remedial goal, not a punitive one. The Greek word translated taught in this verse is used of “discipline, training of children” to lead them to correct behavior. Believer's Study Bible - Being delivered to Satan could mean one of two things: (1) Discipline: It could refer to an act of the church excluding the offenders from membership and returning them to the world over which Satan is prince (John 14:30). No judgment concerning the eternal salvation of the offender is involved. He is merely excluded from the fellowship of the church. The basis for such action is found in Matt. 18:15-18 (cf. note). (2) Punishment: It could refer to an action similar to that in Acts 5:1-11, in which physical judgment came to Ananias and Sapphira (cf. 1 Cor. 5:5, note). Duane Litfin - Excommunication from a congregation like 1 Cor. 5:1-5 meant abandonment to realms controlled by Satan (2 Cor. 4:4). The congregation is a haven and protection for believers without which they would suffer painful disadvantage. (See Bible Knowledge Commentary) Warren

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MacArthur explains the close relation of Biblical hope and faith...In its essence, hope is equivalent to faith (Ro 5:1-2+; Gal. 5:5; Heb 11:1+); it is trusting God (1Pe 1:21+). The major difference between the two attitudes is that faith involves trusting God in the present (Ro 1:17+; Ro 3:28+; 2Cor. 5:7+; Gal. 2:20+; 1Ti. 6:12+; Jas 1:6+), whereas hope is future faith, trusting God for what is to come (Heb 3:6+). trusting God for what is to come (Heb 3:6). Faith appropriates what God has already said and done in His revealed Word, and hope anticipates what He will yet do, as promised in Scripture. (See 1 Peter MacArthur New Testament Commentary) Richard Sibbes has an interesting description of hope noting that "The nature of hope is to expect that which faith believes." J W White "The world hopes for the best, but Jesus Christ offers the best hope." Christ Jesus our hope is the only hope for sinful men. Hope focuses on the future and fuels present perseverance. Paul wrote to the saints at Thessalonica that he was constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father. (1Th 1:3+) MacArthur comments that "Hope transcends mere human, wishful anticipation and rests confidently in the consummation of redemption that Scripture says will certainly occur when Christ returns. Such hope will inevitably cause believers to triumph over the struggles of life because it derives from the type of true faith the Thessalonians received from God. (See The MacArthur New Testament Commentary) The NET Bible Note summarizes Paul's "staccato-like" sentence in 1Th 1:3 describing "the work produced by faith, labor motivated by love, and endurance that stems from hope in Christ." Biblical hope is every believer's firm foundation for perseverance, for remaining steadfast in face of continual, even ever increasing opposition from the world, the flesh and the devil. What makes this foundation so firm according to Paul? It is the certainty of the Source on which that hope is fixed. It is not fixed on a concept nor an idea but on a person, the Person of Christ even as reiterated here in 1Ti 1:1! It follows that the more intimately and experientially we know Christ and the power of His resurrection (cf Php 3:10+), the more robust will be our hope, our confidence, our certainty regarding our future, a future which is as bright as the promises of God in Christ Jesus! The godly writer Thomas Manton adds that... What an excellent ground of hope and confidence we have when we reflect upon these three things in prayer—the Father's love, the Son's merit and the Spirit's power! While the believer's hope is future focused, it is not without merit in the present for it (hope) "is not a matter for tickling our minds but for changing our lives and for influencing society." (Stephen Travis) Titus 2:13+ describes the Blessed Hope which is synonymous with the Lord's appearing or return. Our hope is that Christ is coming back! God clearly considers the truth of the Second Coming as a very important doctrine, for it is alluded to (directly or indirectly) in about one of every 20 NT verses! Why so often? One reason is that what you are looking for will (should) determine what you are living for! For example, the hope (certainty) of Christ's Second Coming is living hope (1Pet 1:3+), a joyful hope (1Th 2:19+), a comforting hope (1Th 4:13+, 1Th 4:18+), a hope of glory (Col 1:27+), an anchoring hope (Heb 6:19+) and a purifying hope (1Jn 3:3+). John

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MacArthur explains the close relation of Biblical hope and faith...In its essence, hope is equivalent to faith (Ro 5:1-2-note; Gal. 5:5; Heb 11:1-note); it is trusting God (1Pe 1:21-note). The major difference between the two attitudes is that faith involves trusting God in the present (Ro 1:17-note; Ro 3:28-note; 2Cor. 5:7-note; Gal. 2:20-note; 1Ti. 6:12-note; Jas 1:6-note), whereas hope is future faith, trusting God for what is to come (Heb 3:6-note). trusting God for what is to come (Heb 3:6). Faith appropriates what God has already said and done in His revealed Word, and hope anticipates what He will yet do, as promised in Scripture. (MacArthur, J. 1 Peter. Chicago: Moody Press or Logos) Richard Sibbes has an interesting description of hope noting that "The nature of hope is to expect that which faith believes." "The world hopes for the best, but Jesus Christ offers the best hope." (J W White) Even more to the point, Christ Jesus our hope is the only hope for sinful men. Hope focuses on the future and fuels present perseverance. Paul wrote to the saints at Thessalonica that he was constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father. (1Th 1:3-note) MacArthur comments: Hope transcends mere human, wishful anticipation and rests confidently in the consummation of redemption that Scripture says will certainly occur when Christ returns. Such hope will inevitably cause believers to triumph over the struggles of life because it derives from the type of true faith the Thessalonians received from God. The NET Bible Note summarizes Paul's "staccato-like" sentence in 1Th 1:3 describing "the work produced by faith, labor motivated by love, and endurance that stems from hope in Christ." Biblical hope is every believer's firm foundation for perseverance, for remaining steadfast in face of continual, even ever increasing opposition from the world, the flesh and the devil. What makes this foundation so firm according to Paul? It is the certainty of the Source on which that hope is fixed. It is not fixed on a concept nor an idea but on a person, the Person of Christ even as reiterated here in 1Ti 1:1! It follows that the more intimately and experientially we know Christ and the power of His resurrection (cf Php 3:10-note), the more robust will be our hope, our confidence, our certainty regarding our future, a future which is as bright as the promises of God in Christ Jesus! The godly writer Thomas Manton adds that... What an excellent ground of hope and confidence we have when we reflect upon these three things in prayer—the Father's love, the Son's merit and the Spirit's power! While the believer's hope is future focused, it is not without merit in the present for it (hope) "is not a matter for tickling our minds but for changing our lives and for influencing society." (Stephen Travis) Titus 2:13-note describes the Blessed Hope which is synonymous with the Lord's appearing or return. Our hope is that Christ is coming back! God clearly considers the truth of the Second Coming as a very important doctrine, for it is alluded to (directly or indirectly) in about one of every 20 NT verses! Why so often? One reason is that what you are looking for will (should) determine what you are living for! For example, the hope (certainty) of Christ's Second Coming is living hope (1Pet 1:3-note), a joyful hope (1Th 2:19-note), a comforting hope (1Th 4:13-note, 1Th 4:18-note), a hope of glory (Col 1:27-note), an anchoring hope (Heb 6:19-note) and a purifying hope (1Jn 3:3-note). John

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MacArthur - Peace with God and from Him in all life’s circumstances is the effect of grace (Ep 2:14–15; Col. 1:20), flowing out of the forgiveness God has given to all the elect (cf. Ps 85:8; Isa. 26:12; 2Th 3:16). “Grace upon grace” (Jn 1:16) is an expression that defines the boundless flow of divine favor, while peace comes with such fullness that it is divine and beyond human understanding (Jn 14:27; Php 4:7). Believers receive surpassing grace for every sin (Ps. 84:11; Acts 4:33; 2Cor 9:8; 12:9; Heb. 4:16) and abundant peace for every trial (Jn 14:27; Jn 16:33). From God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord - The source of the grace, mercy and peace was God the Father and God the Son, again a clear indication that Paul considered Jesus to be fully divine and co-equal with God the Father. 1 Timothy 1:2 Safe Climbing - AMONG the safety rules mountain climbers must remember as they scale rocky cliffs is this: Keep three points on the rock. In other words, before you move a foot, make sure the other foot and both hands are firmly positioned on solid rock. And if you are going to move a hand, make sure your other hand and both feet are securely placed. That's a good safety tip for our spiritual lives as well. To keep from falling, we need to keep a grip on three rock-solid truths: grace, mercy, and peace, the words the apostle Paul often used to begin or conclude his letters. The first message I heard Dr. M. R. DeHaan preach was part of a series of lessons called "Three Sisters of Salvation," which were about these three words. I made up my mind then that I would make these three qualities part of my life. We are given our salvation as a gift of God's grace. His wrath is withheld from us because of His abundant mercy. And His peace enables us to stand in quiet confidence when the howling gales of adversity swirl around us. They will give us security during our spiritual mountain climbing experience. 1 Timothy 1:1, 2; Acts 16:1-5 Good Counsel - But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel. - Philippians 2:22 The first seven chapters of Proverbs are believed to have been written by King David for his son Solomon. David was about to hand over the kingdom to his son, and he wanted to take the opportunity to share wise advice and counsel, exhorting his son to pursue wisdom and to live righteously. This month we will study the books of 1 and 2 Timothy, letters written by the apostle Paul to his spiritual son, Timothy. In a similar way to Proverbs 1-7, Paul wants to pass along wise advice, helping to prepare Timothy for the ministry that he had been given. It's likely that Timothy became a believer when Paul first passed through Timothy's hometown of Lystra on his first missionary journey (cf. Acts. 14:8-20), meaning that Paul was Timothy's spiritual father since he introduced Timothy to Christ. Although Timothy and his mother were believers, his father was not (Acts 16:1). Paul was a Christian mentor, entrusting ministry responsibilities to Timothy and viewing him as the successor to his own legacy of ministry. Paul and Timothy exemplified a father-son relationship through Christ that still provides a model for believers today. Understanding this relationship provides the lens through which we can read and understand Paul's letter. First Timothy provides important and urgent instruction for the church, but it isn't a formal church document. Rather, it's a personal letter meant to cheer, instruct, and strengthen a young pastor-missionary. Although Timothy was certainly a man held in high esteem both by Paul and the churches in which they had ministered together (Acts 16:2-3), he was altogether “ordinary,” just as we are. Young and timid, he needed Paul's encouragement (cf. 2Tim. 1:7). Raised by an unbelieving father, he didn't have the perfect Christian heritage we might expect. We learn how God often delights to work powerfully through the most unlikely candidates. THE DYNAMIC RELATIONSHIP OF BIBLICAL HOPE & JOY The 1828 Webster’s Dictionary describes JOY as “the passion or emotion excited by the expectation of good (this latter phrase is an excellent description of Biblical HOPE!).” Why is frequent...meditation on BIBLICAL HOPE so important? Because “the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and JOY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT (joy produced by the Spirit as we meditate on Biblical HOPE).” (Romans 14:17) Biblical HOPE is vital because when we LOSE HOPE (we call this “despair”) in the future, we LOSE JOY (we call this “grief” or “sorrow”) in the PRESENT because we have no firm foundation for confidence in the FUTURE. In short, the soothing balm of Biblical “HOPE (allows us to) see heaven through the thickest clouds.” (Puritan Thomas Brooks)