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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