1 Timothy 6:11-12 | Called Into a Good Fight
Did you know the Christian life is a call into a good fight? Listen in to this sermon to hear what the Bible says about this. Click "more" below to find an outline that helps you follow along and discuss with others. Click on the "Full Sermon Manuscript" button to read and study that in a blog format.
WHAT MAKES A “GOOD” FIGHT?
1 Timothy 6:11–12 KJV
But thou [Timothy], O man of God,
flee these things [love of money & accompanying evils]; and
follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Fight the good fight of [the] faith,
lay hold on eternal life,
whereunto thou art also called, and
hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.
Eternal life is a gift of God. Living it out is a fight. A fight won by Christ.
1) FLEE WHAT PIERCES YOU.
Q: From what do you need to flee? What must you stop entertaining?
2) FOLLOW AFTER THE GOAL.
• righteousness—uprightness & justice
• godliness—a proper response to God & His word
• faith—trust in God & His gospel
• love—deeds & affections that put God & others first
• patience—perseverance and steadfast endurance
• meekness—gentleness, humility, & controlled strength
Q: Have you lost sight of the goal? What are your eyes fixed on?
3) FIGHT THE GOSPEL FIGHT.
Q: Do you think you’re the only one who struggles with following Jesus? Are you trying to do it alone?
4) FASTEN ONTO YOUR ETERNAL CALL & PROFESSION.
Q: Are you holding fast to your calling in Christ? Are you enjoying eternal life now?
SERMON IN A SENTENCE: God’s call to faith in the gospel is a call to continually flee evil and pursue good until you see Jesus face-to-face .