Instruct the Brethren
Text: 1 Timothy 4
5 October 2014
5 October 2014
October 2014 Theme: “I Thank Christ Jesus Our Lord”
Text: 1 Timothy 4
INSTRUCT THE BRETHREN
(I) THE DANGER OF APOSTASY IN THE LAST DAYS
“Now the Spirit expressly says that in the latter times some will depart from the faith…” 1 Timothy 4:1
1. The urgency concerning the matter of apostasy
2. The cause of the apostasy
a) Deceiving spirits (1 Timothy 4:1)
b) Doctrines of demons (1 Timothy 4:1)
3. The manner of apostasy
a) Deception (1 Timothy 4:2)
b) Warped conscience (1 Timothy 4:2)
c) Having man-made restrictions (1 Timothy 4:3)
(II) THE DEFENCE AGAINST APOSTASY – INSTRUCT THE BRETHREN
“If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ…” 1 Timothy 4:6
1. Focus of instruction – the brethren
2. Content of instruction – These things
a) Words of faith (1 Timothy 4:6)
b) Good doctrine (1 Timothy 4:6)
3. Manner of instruction
a) Command
b) Teach
(III) THE PREPARATION NEEDED TO INSTRUCT THE BRTEHREN WELL
1. Carefully following the good doctrine (1 Timothy 4:6)
2. Being nourished by words of faith (1 Timothy 4:6)
3. Exercising towards godliness (1 Timothy 4:7)
4. Take heed to ourselves and the doctrine (1 Timothy 4:16)
(IV) PERSONAL APPLICATION TO INSTRUCT THE BRETHREN WELL
1. Instruct from our life and godliness
2. Instruct with love and purpose – The brethren (1 Timothy 4:6)
3. Instruct with courage and commitment against false teachings (1 Timothy 4:7)
4. Instruct to honour and love the Lord Jesus