Tag Archives: Timothy

Firming Up the Foundation

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone, and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you as … Continue reading →

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A Life of its Own

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

The occasion of the writing of 1 Thessalonians was the coming of Timothy, who Paul sent to the city when he could “stand it no more” (1 Thessalonians 3:1,5), that is, not knowing if their faith had truly taken hold. … Continue reading →

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Called Out or Just Out?

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Rick Reynolds

9 Make every effort to come to me soon; 10 for Demas, having loved this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica; Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Pick up … Continue reading →

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Squeaky Clean

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Rick Reynolds

Paul says, fine then, you covet the role of leadership in the church; that’s a good thing. Let’s see if you qualify. It’s very much like wanting a new house or car, and you ask for the price and your … Continue reading →

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Boldly Go Where No Man (of God) Normally Goes

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Rick Reynolds

 9Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, 10but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to … Continue reading →

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All In

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

 1First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all … Continue reading →

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Not a Chance

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

Not all men come to a saving knowledge of Jesus, even facing certain death. Despite this painful reality, Paul urges Timothy to pray, and to exhort others to pray, that all men might recognize and accept Jesus as their Savior, … Continue reading →

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Stay True to Your Calling

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

18This command I entrust to you, Timothy, my son, in accordance with the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you fight the good fight, 19keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in … Continue reading →

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Diamonds in the Rough

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

“I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has strengthened me, because he considered me faithful, putting me into service.” 1 Timothy 1:11 It is a function of leadership to stock a team with quality players. The ability of a leader to … Continue reading →

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Tossing the Keys

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Rick Reynolds

According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted. 1 Timothy 1:11 If someone of wealth and power allows you to drive his brand new luxury vehicle–think of something with a distinctive emblem perhaps?–to perform … Continue reading →

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