Introduction Pastors need to have a balanced ministry, teaching and exhorting the saints, as well as refuting false teachers and teachings. Here, Paul tells Titus to remind 3 groups of people of their obligations to the Lord. The Aged Saints, vv. 1-3 A. The Aged Men, v. 2 B. The Aged Women, v. 3 The…
Author: Alan Holden
Titus 1
Paul gives Titus several admonitions to heed to fulfill his ministry. Proclaim the Word, vv. 1-4–>see Jude 3 A. The Word of God is central to the ministry of the Church. B. The Problem at the Church of Crete C. Stop Pursuing worldly methods to replace the preaching of the Word. Organize the Church, vv….
2 Timothy 4
The Personal Appeal Paul gives 4 charges that should be heeded by all Christians. Preach the Word, vv. 1-4 A. Urgently Preach the Word B. Whether it is convenient or not, popular or not. C. Why? Because the time will come when people will not want the Word of God. Fulfill Your Ministry, vv. 5-8…
2 Timothy 3
The Prophetic Appeal The Future of the local church in the last days: An Explanation of the Future, vv. 1-9, see 1 Timothy 4:1 A. Self-love & self-importance, vv. 2-4 B. Religious imitation, vv. 5-7 C. Apostate teachers like Jannes and Jambres who imitated the miracles of Moses. An Example from the Past, vv. 10-13…
2 Timothy 2
The Practical Appeal Introduction Paul deals practically with the local church and the pastor’s responsibility. The local church is: God’s Family, v. 1 The Local Church is the household of God, see Ephesians 2:19. A. Timothy was Paul’s “son” in the faith. Paul begot Timothy through the Gospel, 1 Corinthians 4:15. B. Members of the…
2 Timothy 1
The Pastoral Appeal–>5 Encouragements A Praying Friend, vv. 1-5 A. Facing Death, Paul prayed for Timothy! B. Facing Death, Paul reminds Timothy to be Thankful! A Wonderful Gift, vv. 6-7 A. God’s Gift B. God’s Spirit does not generate fear, Romans 8:15 A Holy Calling, vv. 8-11 A. God’s Grace B. God’s Purpose A Faithful…
Biblical Culture, Part 2
Understanding the biblical culture helps us understand the true meaning of the “two women grinding grain”; “the handwriting of ordinances against us”; “the many mansions in the Father’s House.” Discover the true meaning by watching this video. Donate to Lake Saunders Baptist Church: https://donate.stripe.com/5kA6q9fTz5yJ01y000 Visit https://www.LakeSaundersBaptistChurch.com
Biblical Culture, Part 1
Understanding biblical culture explains many Bible passages that seem odd to the modern reader: Paul kicking against the pricks; the lost coin, and Jesus seeing Nathaniel under the fig tree. Discover the true meaning of these passages by watching this video! Donate to Lake Saunders Baptist Church: https://donate.stripe.com/5kA6q9fTz5yJ01y000 Visit https://www.LakeSaundersBaptistChurch.com
Past Usage, Part 3
What was Paul’s infirmity? To understand this, we must first know what Aaron’s infirmity was. According to the Law, a priest with a physical disability could not serve as High Priest. But the Book of Hebrews talks about Aaron’s infirmity. A closer look at how infirmity was used in Scripture will reveal a clearer understanding….
Past Usage, Part 2
What was Paul’s infirmity? To understand this, we must first know what Aaron’s infirmity was. According to the Law, a priest with a physical disability could not serve as High Priest. But the Book of Hebrews talks about Aaron’s infirmity. A closer look at how infirmity was used in Scripture will reveal a clearer understanding….