A disciple of Jesus should practice multiple disciplines in the Word. One of which is chapter summary. We are to read a chapter many times and ask two questions – what is the main point of this chapter? For 1 Tim 1, there are three points under one header – A Call (main point). Secondly, we ask, what is the application? How can I obey God?

1. A call to know God’s truth (v 1-11)
2. A call to experience God’s Grace (v 12-17)
3. A call to obey God’s command with tenacity – fight the good fight (v 18-20)

1 Tim 1:5 but the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith. This verse impressed me and this is my constant prayer. Choose a verse that impresses you. Perhaps this verse is another definition for godliness?

Context of 1 Tim – combating false teachings and apostasy (people falling away from the faith)

Theme of 1 Tim: Godly Leadership. The word godliness appears many times plus this book gives us at least 33 traits of a godly leader. Top three traits – love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith (1 Tim 1:5)

Three levels of leadership

1. Influence
2. Impact
3. Impartation- imitate me as I imitate Christ (1 Cor 11:1)