Church notes - 15th August 2021
1 Timothy 4
Parallels between Physical Training and Physical Training.
Training in Prayer
Deciding to pray. Setting aside the time to pray. Seeking the LORD's guidance. It is part of our relationship with Him.
Pray for - others to know Christ
- for the Church.
vs 1 - 3
Early Gnostic beliefs - angels teaching about God. That is false.
Colossians 2:18, 19
We have access to God the Father.
Persevere
Bible reading.
vs 13
Character Development
The Fruit of the Spirit
We should be known for kindness, self control, etc.
vs 2 - 5
Legalism!
They were against marriage, and intimate relations in that relationship.
God had made Marriage good, but the Fall has caused problematic attitudes to creep in.
Legalism creates a barrier
Jesus wasn't found in an isolated monastery, but at dinner with tax collectors and sinners.
Hebrews 12:1 - 3