2:1-7 Theological truths that form the basis for confidence in prayer:
We should pray for everyone
Prayer is effective
Prayer pleases God our Saviour
God wants all people to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth
There is one God & one mediator between God and people - the human Jesus
We have a response as a result of prayer
v1-4 We should pray (in all senses) for everyone - Kings & all those in authority
We ought to live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
v9-15 We need to read these verses carefully and apply equally with care.
3:1-7
Qualities of those who exercise leadership within the church:
Above reproach
The husband of one wife
Temperate
Self-controlled
Respectable
Hospitable
Able to teach
Not given to drunkenness
Not violent but gentle
Not quarrelsome
Not a lover of money
Managing his own family well
Seeing that his children obey him with proper respect
Not a recent convert
Having a good reputation with outsiders
Worthy of respect
Sincere
Not indulging in much wine
Not pursuing dishonest gain
Keeping hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience
If they have a wife, they should be worthy of respect, not a malicious talker, temperate and trustworthy in everything
The personal life of the leader backs up their behaviour as an elder.
Self-discipline is vital in the way an overseer or deacon behaves.
3:15 The church:
God's household
The church of the Living God
The pillar and foundation of the truth
3:16
Jesus:
Appeared in a body
Vindicated by the Spirit
Seen by angels
Preached among the nations
Believed on in the world
Taken up in glory
He is globally Lord!
4:1-5 There will be those who depart from the truth -
Marriage is to be enjoyed
Foods are created to be received with thanksgiving
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