Author Archives: HeIsGreater

2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,   We started yesterday dealing with the qualifications for being a pastor, someone in spiritual leadership of God’s people. The first qualification is often the most difficult to swallow in our culture ofContinue reading “4Aug2008 1Tim 3:2b”

2 Now the overseer must be above reproach, … Wow, what a statement! How can any person in leadership be above reproach? Aren’t we all human, all subject to sinful weaknesses, to drifting and stumbling? Yes, but that is why not everyone should be leaders! Being a leader of God’s people requires a level ofContinue reading “3Aug2008 1Tim 3:2a”

8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. 9 I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. Men and womenContinue reading “2Aug2008 1Tim 2:8-10”

2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. One of the roles of government is to help people live peaceful and quiet lives. That is why Paul says we need to pray for our government officials. The implied reality is that governmentContinue reading “1Aug2008 1Tim 2:2”

20 Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme. I like to think of Satan as nothing more than a screwdriver in God’s toolbox. Without the permission of God, he can accomplish nothing. Just as our energy is supplied by God’s sustaining power, soContinue reading “31Jul2008 1Tim 1:20”

17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. This is the kind of God we need, but not necessarily the kind of God we want. That may sound strange, but this kind of God is one that gets into our business, actually whoContinue reading “30Jul2008 1Tim 1:17”

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. If we can insert our name into this sentence we will have a good life. A life of worth is lived between two poles, that of the salvation Jesus purchased andContinue reading “29Jul2008 1Tim 1:15”

5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 Some have wandered away from these and turned to meaningless talk. Love flows from a heart that has fulfilled all it responsibilities. We each have roles and functions to perform, just asContinue reading “28Jul2008 1Tim 1:5-6”