1 Timothy 4 - Introduction
* Of departures from the faith that began already to appear. (1-5) Several directions, with motives for due discharge of duties. (6-16)... [ Continue Reading ]
* Of departures from the faith that began already to appear. (1-5) Several directions, with motives for due discharge of duties. (6-16)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-5 The Holy Spirit, both in the Old and the New Testament, spoke of a general turning from the faith of Christ, and the pure worship of God. This should come during the Christian dispensation, for those are called the latter days. False teachers forbid as evil what God has allowed, and command as a... [ Continue Reading ]
6-10 Outward acts of self-denial profit little. What will it avail us to mortify the body, if we do not mortify sin? No diligence in mere outward things could be of much use. The gain of godliness lies much in the promise; and the promises to godly people relate partly to the life that now is, but e... [ Continue Reading ]
11-16 Men's youth will not be despised, if they keep from vanities and follies. Those who teach by their doctrine, must teach by their life. Their discourse must be edifying; their conversation must be holy; they must be examples of love to God and all good men, examples of spiritual-mindedness. Mi... [ Continue Reading ]