The First Epistle To Timothy - Executable Outlines

Mark A. Copeland
II. DEMONSTRATING THE FAITH AND LOVE IN JESUS
A. NOTE PAUL’S SERVICE TO CHRIST...
1. The Lord put Paul into the ministry - 1 Ti 1:12
a. To bear witness to what he had seen - Ac 26:16
b. To turn people from the power of Satan to God - Ac 26:18
2. He became a pattern of the faith and love that is possible in Christ - 1 Ti 1:14
a. Because he cooperated with the grace of God - 1 Co 15:9-10
b. Striving to be the best he could be - Ph 3:12-15
c. Learning contentment, finding strength - Ph 4:11-13
-- Paul provides the example of a life of faith and love that leads to peace - Ph 4:9
B. WHAT ABOUT YOUR LIFE...?
1. If you are already a Christian
a. Are you experiencing the faith and love that is Christ?
1) Faith that comes from the Word of God? - Ro 10:17
2) Love that comes by being taught of God? - 1 Th 4:9-10
b. Are you following the pattern of Paul...?
1) Cooperating with the grace of God to turn from sin?
2) Ever pressing onward toward spiritual maturity?
3) Faithful to whatever ministry the Lord places upon you?
2. If you are not yet a Christian
a. Why not take the step of faith like Paul did?
1) He did what the Lord commanded him - Ac 22:16
2) He started anew, walking by faith and not by sight - 2 Co 5:7
b. Why not accept the love that is available in Jesus?
1) The love of God, your heavenly Father - 1 Jn 4:10,11
2) The love of Jesus, your wonderful Savior - Jn 15:9,10
-- Will you not let Paul’s pattern move you to grow in faith and love? - 1 Co 11:1
CONCLUSION
1. Note that Paul was moved to respond to the grace of the Lord in two ways...
a. He thanked Jesus Christ - 1 Ti 1:12
b. He praised God - 1 Ti 1:17
2. Shall we not respond to the grace of God in the same way...?
a. Thanking God by rendering obedience to the gospel of Christ?
b. Praising God by growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ?
Then perhaps the Lord can also use us as “A Pattern For Would-Be Believers”... - cf. 1 Ti 4:12
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