The Unfeigned Life

IntroductionJesus Scathing Rebuke

Against HypocrisyAgainst those whose faith is a

pretense (Matt 23:13)Those who harmed the faith of

others (Matt 23:15)Those whose pride and

arrogance overshadowed the blessings of God (Matt 23:23)

Those whose lives had become completely fraudulent

(Matt 23:25-31)

IntroductionPaul calls on us to

Develop an Unfeigned FaithAvoid “strange

doctrines” 1Tim 1:3

Avoid “fruitless discussions” 1Tim 1:6

Trusting in God’s Grace

1Tim 1:12-15

IntroductionAn Unfeigned Faith

must lead to an Unfeigned Life

An Unfeigned Faith leads to an Unfeigned Life

The Unfeigned Life effects our view of others, God and self

An Unfeigned Life…Looks Outward vs. 1-4

“Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners” (1Tim 1:15)

The unfeigned life is aligned with God’s will in regards to sinful man

An Unfeigned Life…Looks Outward vs. 1-4

“entreaties” – prayers aimed toward a specific need (Lk 1:13; Heb 5:7)

“petitions” – “…to fall in with a person; to draw near so as to converse familiarly…approach to God in free familiar pryer” (M.R. Vincent)

An Unfeigned Life…Looks Outward vs. 1-4

“Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners” (1Tim 1:15)

The unfeigned life is aligned with God’s will in regards to sinful man

This life is committed to God’s purpose regardless of circumstance (Jer 29:7)

Is the Response to a Sincere Offer vs. 5-6

This sincerity is seen in the depth of the sacrifice required for this offer

This offer comes with “collateral”

An Unfeigned Life…

Is the Response to a Sincere Offer vs. 5-6

He paid for our redemption, the price of our freedom

He serves even now as our mediator

This indicates a continuation of the incarnation

An Unfeigned Life…

Responds in Godliness vs. 8-15

True conviction has an undeniable transformative power

Faith in the promise of God leads to godly behavior

An Unfeigned Life…