April 13, 2025
TEXT:  I Timothy 3:14-16

I. Desire (vs. 14)
A. He communicated his desire
B. He had hope, desire to see them
C. He desired to come to be with them

II. Duty (vs. 15)
A. Growing in knowing God’s will

B. Governing ourselves for God’s glory
1. Church etiquette
2. Church instructions (I Corinthians 10:31; 14:26; 14:40; 16:14)
C. Gathering of God’s people
D. Garrison of God’s truth

III. Doctrine (vs. 16)
A. The cooperative mystery of living a godly life between us and God
B. The cardinal doctrine of biblical Christianity
1. The deity of Christ
2. The incarnation of Christ
3. The identification of Christ
4. The message of Christ
5. The ministry of Christ
6. The glorification of Christ
C. The coming reality of true believers in Christ