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Discover how to safeguard the truth entrusted to you by focusing on Holy Scripture and relying on God's grace. Learn to refrain from worldly talk and apply the principles of guarding the truth in your life.
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Entrusted Truth1 Timothy 6:20,21 Retain the Truth Refrain from the World’s Talk Rely on God’s Grace
Entrusted Truth1 Timothy 6:20,21 Retain the Truth What are we to guard? Holy Scripture – revelation from God The standard – Romans 6:17 The whole counsel of God – Acts 20:27 The pattern – 2 Timothy 1:13,14 Summed up in 2 John 9
Entrusted Truth1 Timothy 6:20,21 Retain the Truth How are we to guard it? By believing God’ Word – John 5:24 By honoring God’s Word – Job 23:12 By loving God’s Word – Psalm 119:97 By obeying God’s Word – John 8:31 By proclaiming God’s Word – 2 Tim. 4:2 By defending God’s Word – Jude 3 By studying God’s Word – 2 Timothy 2:15
Entrusted Truth1 Timothy 6:20,21 Refrain from the World’s Talk Worldly – bebelos versus hagios Empty chatter – fruitless; w/o purpose Opposing – antithesis Arguments – seem smart but hollow Conclusion – 2 Timothy 2:17
Entrusted Truth1 Timothy 6:20,21 Rely on God’s Grace Paul is talking to everyone Parting gift is a strong reminder Paul leaves us with: It is all about grace We can do nothing apart from God’s grace God can do anything through us by His grace
Entrusted Truth1 Timothy 6:20,21 Application Are you guarding the truth that has been entrusted to you through the deposit of the Holy Spirit by studying, knowing and believing it first hand? Does your understanding of Grace have you believing in a God centered Gospel?