Guarding the Gospel

Guarding the Gospel
Christ Proclamation Church
1 Timothy Overview
Sunday, April 24, 2016

Sermon Theme – The gospel of Jesus Christ must be guarded from false teachers through the faithful preaching of sound doctrine by godly men which when believed always results in godly living.

          I.        HISTORY OF 1 TIMOTHY

                       A. History of True Teachers – (1:1-2)

                       B. Prediction of False Teachers – (Acts 20:29-30)

                       C. Reality of False Teachers – (1:3)

           II.      MESSAGE OF 1 TIMOTHY

                       A. Charge to Restrain False Teachers – (1:3-20)

                               1. From Being Exclusive
                               2. From Being Hyper Spiritual
                               3. From Being Arrogant and Greedy

                       B. Charge to Reverse False Teaching – (2:1-6:2)

                               1. By Following Paul's Example
                               2. By Practicing Godly Worship
                               3. By Appointing Godly Leaders
                               4. By Promoting Godly Living

                      C. Charge to Guard the Gospel– (6:3-21)

III. APPLICATION OF 1 TIMOTHY

                      A. Clarity to believe the Gosple

                      B. Conviction to Guard the Gospel