the unfeigned life
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The Unfeigned Life. Introduction. Jesus Scathing Rebuke Against Hypocrisy. Against those whose faith is a pretense (Matt 23:13) Those who harmed the faith of others (Matt 23:15) Those whose pride and arrogance overshadowed the blessings of God (Matt 23:23) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Unfeigned Life
IntroductionJesus Scathing Rebuke
Against HypocrisyAgainst those whose faith is a
pretense (Matt 23:13)Those who harmed the faith of
others (Matt 23:15)Those whose pride and
arrogance overshadowed the blessings of God (Matt 23:23)
Those whose lives had become completely fraudulent
(Matt 23:25-31)
IntroductionPaul calls on us to
Develop an Unfeigned FaithAvoid “strange
doctrines” 1Tim 1:3
Avoid “fruitless discussions” 1Tim 1:6
Trusting in God’s Grace
1Tim 1:12-15
IntroductionAn Unfeigned Faith
must lead to an Unfeigned Life
An Unfeigned Faith leads to an Unfeigned Life
The Unfeigned Life effects our view of others, God and self
An Unfeigned Life…Looks Outward vs. 1-4
“Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners” (1Tim 1:15)
The unfeigned life is aligned with God’s will in regards to sinful man
An Unfeigned Life…Looks Outward vs. 1-4
“entreaties” – prayers aimed toward a specific need (Lk 1:13; Heb 5:7)
“petitions” – “…to fall in with a person; to draw near so as to converse familiarly…approach to God in free familiar pryer” (M.R. Vincent)
An Unfeigned Life…Looks Outward vs. 1-4
“Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners” (1Tim 1:15)
The unfeigned life is aligned with God’s will in regards to sinful man
This life is committed to God’s purpose regardless of circumstance (Jer 29:7)
Is the Response to a Sincere Offer vs. 5-6
This sincerity is seen in the depth of the sacrifice required for this offer
This offer comes with “collateral”
An Unfeigned Life…
Is the Response to a Sincere Offer vs. 5-6
He paid for our redemption, the price of our freedom
He serves even now as our mediator
This indicates a continuation of the incarnation
An Unfeigned Life…
Responds in Godliness vs. 8-15
True conviction has an undeniable transformative power
Faith in the promise of God leads to godly behavior
An Unfeigned Life…