generation next session #6 - 1 timothy 3
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Generation Next Session #6 - 1 Timothy 3 with guest speaker Steve WattsTRANSCRIPT
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1 Timothy 3Godly order in a non –
Godly environment
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Why is most of this chapter made up of two lists relating to church leaders?
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The answer can possibly be found by looking at
some background relating to Ephesus
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53 – 57AD
59 – 62AD
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• Main visit to Ephesus around 53 – 56AD
• This letter written somewhere after 62AD but before 65AD when Paul imprisoned for the last time (Nero was emperor – Rome burned 64AD)
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• What do we know about Ephesus from scripture?
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Information from scriptureActs 19 Apollos had preached there before Paul – converts received
John’s baptism of repentance – baptised in Holy SpiritPaul 3 months in synagague – refused to believePaul 2 years in hall of Tyrannus – seemed that all Jews and Greeks in Asia had heard the messageExtraordinary miracles in the city; displays of powerPublic burning of sorcery scrolls (high value) – word spread and grew in powerArtemis – massive riot
Ephesians Need for unity in the congregationMessy church – need for Godly order in general ways of living as well as in Christian householdsNeed to be strong in the Lord and His mighty power – spiritual warfare
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1 Timothy False doctrine, myhts and endless genealogiesMeaningless talkSome have shipwrecked their faithAnger and disputing in churchWomen immodestly dressedLack of respect for the older men; improper recognition of widowsLove of wealth
Revelation Hard work, perseverance of the church; endured hardships and not grown weary BUT lost first love; hate the works of Nicolaitans
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Historical information• Chief commercial city of the province (approx. 300,000 people)
– “highway to Rome” – entry point for Roman governors• 4th largest city in empire after Rome, Alexandria and Antioch• Centre of mother goddess (Artemis/Cybele) for western Asia –
fertility cult practices• Full of wizards, sorcerers, witches, astrologers, diviners –
mystery religions, occult practices - Nicolaitans
Not as easy city for a Christian!
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What does all this information have to do with the lists?Are the lists important for us?
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Overseer Deacon• Above reproach• Faithful to his wife• Temperate• Self-controlled• Respectable• Hospitable• Able to teach• Not a drunkard• Gentle• Not quarrelsome• Not a lover of money• Manages his children well in a respectful
way – children obey him• Mature believer• Good reputation
• Worthy of respect• Sincere• Not overindulging in wine• Not pursuing dishonest gain• Hold to truths of the faith with a clear
conscience• Tested in their faith• WOMEN: worthy of respect; not
malicious talkers; temperate; trustworthy
• Faithful to his wife• Manage his children and household well
What prompted Paul to produce such a detail list?
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How does all this apply to us?
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In a relationship with God there is
NO Plan B!!!
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Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. (Ex 34v14)