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Monthly Archives: February 2011
No Strings Attached
1But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and doctrines of demons, 2by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Devotionals, Principles, The Timothy Project
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:1-6, apostasy, conscience, false teachers, later times, sound doctrine, truth
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Life Support
As Peter, James and John were so-called pillars of the early church (Gal. 2:9), so was Timothy to be in Paul’s stead in Ephesus. Paul couldn’t hop a plane to Ephesus. Ergo the following instructions were vital to the life of … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Devotionals, Principles, The Timothy Project
Tagged 1 Timothy 3:14-15, church, truth
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Masterworks
12Deacons must be husbands of only one wife, and good managers of their children and their own households. 13For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a high standing and great confidence in the faith that is … Continue reading
Posted in Devotionals, Principles, The Basics, The Timothy Project
Tagged 1 Timothy 3:12-13, deacons, elders, faith, faithfulness, good
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Head Waiters
8Deacons likewise must be men of dignity, not double-tongued, or addicted to much wine or fond of sordid gain, 9but holding to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 1 Timothy 3:8-9 2So the twelve summoned the congregation … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Timothy 3:8-9, Acts 6:3-5, deacons, elders, faith, Philip, serving, Stephen
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The Women Who Know Too Much
11Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate, faithful in all things. 1 Timothy 3:11 I recall the 1956 Alfred Hitchcock thriller starring Jimmy Stewart, The Man Who Knew Too Much. Here Dr. Benjamin McKenna and his wife … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Timothy 3:11, gossip, wife, wives, women
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Sunday Morning Saint
7And he must have a good reputation with those outside the church, so that he will not fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. 1 Timothy 3:7 This is where the rubber meets the road. Fine, a man … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 timothy 3:7, devil, good reputation, hypocrite
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Too Fast, Too Soon
6and not a new convert, so that he will not become conceited and fall into the condemnation incurred by the devil. 1 Timothy 3:6 It is unwise to install a new convert into church leadership. While this man may be a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter 3:8-9, 1 Timothy 3:6, Arabia, devil, Galations 1:17, neophyte, new convert, pride
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The Secret Church
The persecution of Christians has been occurring since the Crucifixion. Being “sawn in two” is pretty gross as well (Hebrews 11:37). David Platt is trying to get Americans to sense the fear of persecution and its prevalence abroad, which I don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged David Platt, missionary, persecuted church, persecution, The Secret Church, The Truth Project
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Meanwhile Back at the Ranch…
4He must be one who manages his own household well, keeping his children under control with all dignity. 5(but if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how will he take care of the church of God?). … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Timothy 3:4-5, children, dignity, household
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At the Gate 
The Value of Consistency
If I do something, I want to start what I finish, or remain faithful to it. That’s why I don’t start a lot of things because I project the likely “Peter Out” factor. If it’s high, I decline. I was doing … Continue reading →