LifeSpring Christian Church Sermons

The Fight For Faith
1 Timothy 4
Mike Maglish

Part of The Deep End
A Study in 1 & 2 Timothy

October 20, 2024

4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, 3 who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5 for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer. —The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (1 Ti 4:1–5). (2016). Crossway Bibles.8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed. —The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Ga 1:8–9). (2016). Crossway Bibles.He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden’? —The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Ge 3:1). (2016). Crossway Bibles.

Lies IMPACT BELIEF

6 If you put these things before the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, being trained in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. 9 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe. —The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (1 Ti 4:6–10). (2016). Crossway Bibles.

We TRAIN because of HOPE in CHRIST

11 Command and teach these things. 12 Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. 13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. 14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. 15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress. 16 Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers. —The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (1 Ti 4:11–16). (2016). Crossway Bibles.

ACTION wins BATTLES

18 This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare —The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (1 Ti 1:18). (2016). Crossway Bibles.12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. —The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (1 Ti 6:12). (2016). Crossway Bibles.

Takeaway: The GOSPEL is worth FIGHTING for