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1 Timothy 4:12-13 – The Behaviour Required of Timothy as an Evangelist

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  • George C. Lubbers

This article is an exposition of 1 Timothy 4:12-13.

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1 Timothy 4:6-9 – Exercising unto Godliness

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  • George C. Lubbers

From 1 Timothy 4:6-9 this article shows that believers are called to live in godliness.

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The Fading Vision? The Spirit and Freedom in the Pastoral Epistles

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  • Michael A. G. Haykin

The work of the Spirit as explained in the Pastoral Epistles is examined in this article. The author takes a look at a number of texts that call our attention to the work of the Spirit in prophecy, ministry, and renewal; e.g. 1 Timothy 1:18, 1 Timothy 4:1, 1 Timothy 4:14, 2 Timothy 1:14, Titus 3:5.

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Eusebeia – Syncretism or Conservative Contextualization?

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  • John J. Wainwright

The appearance of the Greek word "eusebeia" (godliness) is very frequent in the Pastoral Letters (e.g., 1 Timothy 4:6-10, 1 Timothy 6, 2 Timothy 3). Some theologians interpret this frequent occurrence as a shift in New Testament ethical thinking. This alleged shift occurred because the second coming of Christ did not appear so imminent as was earlier expected.

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5 Characteristics of Constantly Improving Preachers

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  • Eric McKiddie

How can you improve your preaching? It is not by trying tricks, but by being committed to preaching the gospel. Let this article explain from 1 Timothy 4:13-16 how you can make progress.

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1 Timothy 4:12 – Set an Example: Don't Surrender to Low Expectations

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  • Tim Challies

How can young people live an exemplary life in front of their fellow Christians? Looking at 1 Timothy 4:12 this article explains what it means to live an exemplary life as a youth.

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1 Timothy 4:12 – Set an Example in Your Speech

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  • Tim Challies

The use of words should be important to every Christian. This article show that every communication reveals something about the state of your heart. So set an example through your speech, as we read in 1 Timothy 4:12.

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1 Timothy 4:12 – Do You Set an Example in Your Conduct?

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  • Tim Challies

From 1 Timothy 4:12 this article shows that the conduct of every Christian should be exemplary to other believers. It suggest some ways of living an exemplary life.

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1 Timothy 4:12 – Be a Living Example of God's Living Love

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  • Tim Challies

Christian love cannot be hidden. From 1 Timothy 4:12 this article shows how a Christian can live a life of exemplary love.

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Do You Have the Faith to Be Faithful?

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  • Tim Challies

The Christian faith is not something private. Christians ought to show exemplary faith. This is what Paul asked Timothy to show in 1 Timothy 4:12. Let the article explain.

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Keep a Close Watch on Yourself!

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  • Tim Challies

Self-watch is the responsibility God charges every believer with. Such self-watching is in agreement with 1 Timothy 4:16. The article explains.

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Disciplines of a Godly Man – Discipline for Godliness

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  • R. Kent Hughes

Formation of a Christian character includes cultivation of spiritual disciplines and exercises. Hughes' point of departure is Paul’s encouragement to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:7. Paul calls Timothy to “train yourself to be godly.” In Chapter 1 Hughes takes a look at what this training entails.

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The Centrality of the Scripture

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  • Homer A. Kent

The author takes a look at the church at Ephesus through the lens of 1 Timothy. Three problems that arose in the life of the church are reflected upon: asceticism (1 Timothy 4:1-5), legalism (1 Timothy 1:3-17), and materialism (1 Timothy 6:3-19).

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Always Got Time

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  • Reuben Bredenhof

This article on 1 Timothy 4:2 is about the task of preaching.

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The Work of the Minister of the Word

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  • David J. Engelsma

What is the work of the pastor? This article maintains that a fundamental aspect of the work of the minister is teaching doctrine (1 Timothy 4:13). The author describes what it means to teach doctrine and what this teaching should look like. In order to fulfill this task, the pastor must also value reading.

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Training in Godliness

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  • A. Veldman

Working from the text of 1 Timothy 4:18, this article discusses the importance of godliness and the training in godliness. The author also looks at Bible reading and the purpose of training in piety.

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1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Sanctified by the Word of God and Prayer

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  • Michael A. G. Haykin

This article is on the meaning 1 Timothy 4:1-5. 

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A Question of Priorities

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  • Carl R. Trueman

Looking at 1 Timothy 4:16, this article shows how the pastor should set priorities in his life.

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How Important Are Sports?

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  • Jakob Geertsema

In this article about sport, the author looks at the importance of physical exercise in relation to training in godliness. 1 Timothy 4:7-8 is also discussed.

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Christian experience is the influence of sound biblical doctrine applied to the mind, affections, and will by the Holy Spirit. Ernest C. Reisinger
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