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Jesus Loves His “Organized” Church

July 28, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 3:14–16

I. The Conduct in God’s House - 3:14-15

1. The Church of the living God -

2. The Pillar & Buttress of the Truth -

II. The Confession of God’s People - 3:16

1. The mystery of godliness - is Christ-centeredness AND Christlikeness!

a. Manifested in the flesh - INCARNATION

• John 1:14; Hebrews 10; Rev 1:11-18

b. Vindicated by the Spirit - AFFIRMATION

• His conception/birth (Matt 1)

• His life & ministry (Matt 3; Acts 2)

• His Resurrection (Romans 1)

c. Seen by angels - CONFIRMATION

• His birth; His temptation; His tomb

• His three days after the cross

• His resurrection: His ascension

d. Proclaimed among the nations - EVANGELIZATION

e. Believed on in the world - SALVATION

• Not just spoken of but embraced! They believed therefore they received - Colossians 1:6

f. Taken up in glory - ASCENSION

• Acts 1:9-11 (critical in understanding His return. Matthew 24:15-31 (vv. 1-14)

The Grace & Generosity of God

October 27, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 6:17–19

I. Those Rich in this present world - v. 17a 1. Don’t be haughty - v. 17b 2. Don’t set your hope on the uncertainty of riches - v. 17c 3. Do set your hope on God bc He richly supplies us with everything to enjoy - v. 17d 4. Do good (with your resources) - v. 18a 5. Be rich in good works - v. 18b 6. Be generous/ready to share - v. 18c (See II Corinthians 9:7) 7. Store up treasure for yourself - v. 19a (See Revelation 14:13) 8. Take hold of that which is life indeed - v. 19b The Lord’s Supper / Communion - II Corinthians 8:9 Read Matthew 26:26-29

The Impact of a High View of God

October 20, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 6:15–16

Two Decisions for all Disciples: • Intentionality - • Intensity - I. A Humility that leads to Intensity -vv. 11-15 1. True Salvation - Repent & Believe 2. True Sanctification - a. Flee from - b. Follow after - c. Fight for - II. A Holiness that leads to Purity - vv.15-16 (“in His own time”) 1. The Blessed and only Sovereign - Potentate! 2. The King of Kings and Lord of lords - Revelation 17:14; 19:16 3. Who alone possesses immortality - You want it? You must get it from the Lord! 4. Who alone dwells in unapproachable light (God met Moses in a burning bush; God met Isaiah in a smoke-filled temple; God met Peter in a boat on the sea; God met John on the island of Patmos) John 1; I John 3:1-2; Revelation 1:1; Exodus 33 - 5. Who is to be Honored - Your stated goal? Honor has been a theme in chapters 5 & 6! Honor God @ work; Honor God w/ widows; Honor God w/ pastors; Honor God over money; Honor God! 6. Who has Eternal Dominion - over your sin and over Satan (both now and for all time).

How To Win The Battle Against Sin

October 13, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 6:11–17

I. A Humility that leads to Intensity -vv. 11-15 1. True Salvation - faith, grace, repentance 2. True Sanctification- 3 Intense Greek Imperatives a. Flee from - b. Follow after - c. Fight for - II. A Holiness that leads to Purity - vv.15-16 1. The Blessed and only Sovereign 2. The King of Kings and Lord of lords 3. Who alone possesses immortality 4. Who alone dwells in unapproachable light - 5. Who is to be Honored 6. Who has Eternal Dominion -