Tag Archives: 1 Timothy 6

what is falsely called knowledge

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220523 what is falsely called knowledge 1 Timothy 6:20-21 (JDV) 1 Timothy 6:20 Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent and empty speech and contradictions from what is falsely called knowledge. 1 Timothy 6:21 By professing it, … Continue reading →

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a word to the “masters”

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220522 a word to the “masters” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 (JDV) 1 Timothy 6:17 Direct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who … Continue reading →

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take hold

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220521 take hold 1 Timothy 6:11-16 (JDV) 1 Timothy 6:11 But you, human of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, care, endurance, and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold … Continue reading →

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contentment or controversy

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220520 contentment or controversy 1 Timothy 6:3-10 (JDV) 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches differently and does not agree with the wholesome words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with the teaching that promotes godliness, 1 Timothy 6:4 he is … Continue reading →

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obeying our masters

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Jefferson Vann

20220519 obeying our masters 1 Timothy 6:1-2 (JDV) 1 Timothy 6:1 All who are under the yoke as slaves should regard their own masters as worthy of all respect, so that God’s name and his teaching will not be maligned. … Continue reading →

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mission: pursue godliness, not riches

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Timothy 6:3-21.  Paul’s final words to Timothy in this letter identify a false teaching in Ephesus that Timothy must publically reject, because it will do much harm.  It is the teaching that the faith will lead to wealth. Those … Continue reading →

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mission: manage the ministry

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

1 Timothy 5:1-6:2.  As a missionary, tasked with the role of developing the churches in Ephesus, Timothy had the responsibility to see to it that the various ministries were staffed.  Paul gives him instructions on how to honor those who … Continue reading →

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