The Signs of a False Teacher

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The Signs of a False Teacher

February 18, 2024 • John Hunn • 1 Timothy 1:8–17

I. The Signs of a False Teacher

They have a DESIRE w/out discipleship - v. 7a

They have a CALLING w/out Character & Content - v. 7b

They have the PRIDE of Position and Prominence

They PRIORITIZE the Externals bc they lack the Internals -

They want to BE SERVED rather than Be Servants

They see God’s Sheep as RESOURCES for riches -

They love money and use people

They LACK a Love for God’s Law - 1:5-6-11

They LACK a Christ-Centered Testimony of Humility - 12-15

They LACK a High View of God - 16-17

They MUST BE silenced & removed

The Purpose of the Law & The Parallel of Paul’s Testimony!

(The Law does not save us - cannot save; The Law can and does sanctify us - Obedience is what makes our saving faith grow - Matthew 7:24-27; James 1:22)

II. The Law is: Notice the adoration of the Law - the action of the Law - the attitude we should have of the Law!

good - 1:8

not for the just - 1:9a f

or the ungodly- 1:9b

bad news part of the gospel - 1:11

hushes the self-righteous - Romans 3:19-20

holy - Romans 7:12

helpful - Galatians 3:24-25

delightful (full of) - Psalm 1:2

perfect - Psalm 19:7a

restorative - Psalm 19:7b

wonderful (full of) - Ps. 119:18

truthful (full of) - Ps. 119:29, 42

obeyed - Psalm 119:34, 44

derided - Psalm 119:51, 61

bothersome - Psalm 119:54

valuable - Psalm 119:72

merciful (full of) - Ps. 119:77

lovable - Psalm 119:97a

contemplative - Psalm 119:97b

straightforward - Ps. 119:113

emotional - Psalm 119:136

anchoring - Psalm 119:153

peaceful (full of) - Ps. 119:165

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