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The Bible has been the most influential book in history, but it has also been misunderstood, misinterpreted, and even used for the agenda of people who did not have the heart of God or were a product of their times.
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1 Timothy 3 - Are You Living a Life Worthy of Respect? (opens the original)
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1 Timothy 3 - Are You Living a Life Worthy of Respect? Paul lays out the guidelines for serving as an overseer or as a deacon. Every follower of Jesus should aspire and grow to exhibit more and more of these traits. Paul describes the characteristics of a church leader, but he does not explain the organizational structure or the job description. How they live seems to be more important than clarity on their responsibilities. Mentioning that an overseer should be "the husband of but one wife" doe
1 Timothy 2 - Are You Making Room For Others? (opens the original)
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1 Timothy 2 - Are You Making Room For Others? Paul reminds Timothy that these new communities of Christ-followers is different. We honor, respect, and pray for the authorities. We live peaceful and quiet lives so that others will notice the difference in us so that others will want what we have. In fact, God wants all people to choose faith and become part of the Church. There are lots of cultural issues this passage addresses which have got lost in translation over the years. Ephesus had the wo
1 Timothy 1 - Do You Know What You Are Talking About? (opens the original)
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1 Timothy 1 - Do You Know What You Are Talking About? Paul writes his mentee who was the pastor in Ephesus where there were many false teachers. These false teachers made immorality sound acceptable, yet they were overly restrictive when it came to eating and insisted on celebrating certain holidays. Paul reminded them that the law helped sinners know they needed a Savior. Paul was not trying to exclude those who struggle with sin, but he put himself in that category. The message of Jesus offers
Timothy - An Overview (opens the original)
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Timothy - An Overview Timothy traveled with Paul helping plant churches across thr Roman world. Often he stayed back in places Paul had to eacape like Thessaloniki. He was with Paul when he wrote the letter to the Thessalonians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon, and the 2nd letter to the Corinthians. Timothy also served as the pastor of the church in Ephesus. Perhaps because of Timothy’s anxiety, Paul encouraged him to remember his calling, the power the Spirit brings, and to drink some wine wh
2 Thessalonians 3 - Are You Tired of Doing Good? (opens the original)
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2 Thessalonians 3 - Are You Tired of Doing Good? Paul asks for prayer and promises prayer for the believers in Thessalonica. He also emphasizes the importance of a strong work ethic and the avoidance of idleness. He encourages believers to be diligent in their daily work, earn their living, and not become a burden to others. Paul also addresses disciplinary matters, urging the community to distance themselves from those who persist in disobedience and disrupt the peace of the church. #NewTestame
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