Christ Saves Sinners, Somebody Better Praise the LORD (1 Timothy 1:12–17)

Sermon Notes:

INTRODUCTION:

MAIN IDEA: 1 Timothy 1:12–17 highlights 4 necessary and worshipful responses to the reality and personal experience of God’s salvation.

  1. Give Thanks to the Lord over Your Testimony (vv. 12–14)

    a. Give Thanks for What He Has Done in You (v. 12)

    i. He Has Given You Strength (v. 12a)

    ii. He Has Regarded You Faithful (v. 12b)

    iii. He Has Appointed You to His Service (v. 12c)

    b. Give Thanks for What He Has Overwhelmed (v. 13)

    i. Your Blasphemy (v. 13a)

    ii. Your Mistreatment of Christ (v. 13b)

    iii. Your Violence (v. 13c)

    c. Give Thanks for What Has Overflown (v. 14)

  2. Emphasize the Gospel of Christ Jesus in Your Testimony (v. 15)

    a. The Veracity of the Gospel (v. 15a)

    b. The Universality of the Gospel (v. 15b)

    c. The Heart of the Gospel (v. 15c)

    d. The Intimacy of the Gospel (v. 15d)

  3. Consider Christ’s Display to Others through Your Testimony (v. 16)

  4. Ascribe Honor and Glory to God for Your Testimony (v. 17)

    a. Honor and Glorify Him as the One Who is Sovereign (v. 17a)

    b. Honor and Glorify Him as the One Who is Eternal (v. 17b)

    c. Honor and Glorify Him as the One Who is Incorruptible (v. 17c)

    d. Honor and Glorify Him as the One Who is Spirit (v. 17d)

    e. Honor and Glorify Him as the One Who is Unique (v. 17e)

    f. Honor and Glorify Him Forevermore (v. 17f)

Michael Koval1Timothy, Kenny Kauffman, kennykauffmanComment