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What if maintaining faith and a clear conscience was life's most crucial battle? Join us on a journey through The First Epistle of Paul to Timothy, a profound letter rich with teachings and personal reflections. We engage deeply with the guidance Paul extends to Timothy, his true son in the faith, stressing the significance of adhering to sound doctrine while sidestepping the distractions of endless debates and false teachings. Through the lens of Paul's gratitude towards Christ for the mercy and strength bestowed upon him, we explore the transformative power of faith, even for those with a past marred by transgressions.
Our conversation illuminates the essence of love that arises from a pure heart and an honest faith, as Paul outlines the true purpose of the law—not for the righteous but for those who stray from godliness. Through the cautionary tales of Hymenaeus and Alexander, we unpack the consequences of turning away from true teachings. This episode invites reflection on personal faith journeys and the timeless impact of Christ Jesus' teachings, which promise eternal life to all who believe. Join us for an enlightening discussion that seamlessly blends theological insights with practical applications for today's believers.
Thank you for joining us in this episode of In the Field Audio Bible, where we explore the richness of God’s Word, one chapter at a time. We hope today’s reading brought insight, comfort, or inspiration to your journey of faith.
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The First Epistle of Paul to Timothy, Chapter 1.
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I, Paul, am writing this letter.
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I am an apostle of Christ Jesus.
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Just as God, our Savior, commanded, Christ Jesus also commanded it.
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We have put our hope in Him.
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Timothy, I am sending you this letter.
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You are my true son in the faith.
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May God, the Father and Christ Jesus, our Lord, give you grace, mercy and peace.
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Timothy, stay there in Ephesus.
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That is what I told you to do when I went into Macedonia.
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I want you to command certain people not to teach things that aren't true and command them not to spend their time on stories that are made up.
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They must not waste time on family histories that never end.
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These things only lead to fights about ideas.
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They don't help God's work move forward.
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His work is done by faith.
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They don't help God's work move forward.
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His work is done by faith.
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Love is the purpose of my command.
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Love comes from a pure heart.
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It comes from a good sense of what is right and wrong.
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It comes from faith that is honest and true.
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Some have turned from these teachings.
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They would rather talk about things that have no meaning.
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They want to be teachers of the law, and they are very sure about that law, but they don't know what they are talking about.
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We know that the law is good if it is used properly.
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We also know that the law isn't made for godly people.
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It is made for those who break the law.
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It is for those who refuse to obey.
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It is for those who refuse to obey.
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It is for ungodly and sinful people.
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It is for those who aren't holy and who don't believe.
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It is for those who kill their fathers or mothers.
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It is for murderers.
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It is for those who commit sexual sins.
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It is for those who commit homosexual acts.
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It is for people who buy and sell slaves.
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It is for liars.
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It is for people who tell lies in court.
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It is for those who are a witness to things that aren't true and it is for anything else that is the opposite of true teaching.
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True teaching agrees with the good news about the glory of the blessed God.
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He trusted me with that good news.
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I am thankful to Christ Jesus, our Lord.
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He has given me strength.
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I thank him that he considered me faithful.
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I thank him for appointing me to serve Him.
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I used to speak evil things against Jesus.
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I tried to hurt His followers.
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I really pushed them around, but God showed me mercy anyway.
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I did those things without knowing any better.
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I wasn't a believer.
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Our Lord poured out more and more of His grace on me.
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Along with it came faith and love from Christ Jesus.
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Here is a saying that you can trust.
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It should be accepted completely.
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Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, and I am the worst sinner of all.
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But for that very reason God showed me mercy and I am the worst of sinners.
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He showed me mercy so that Christ Jesus could show that he is very patient.
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I was an example for those who would come to believe in him.
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Then they would receive eternal life.
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The eternal king will never die.
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He can't be seen.
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He is the only God.
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Give him honor and glory forever and ever.
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Amen.
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My son Timothy, I am giving you this command.
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It is in the keeping with the prophecies once made about you.
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By remembering them, you can fight the battle.
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Well, then you will hold on to faith.
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You will hold on to a good sense of what is right and wrong.
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Some have not accepted this knowledge of right and wrong, so they have destroyed their faith.
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They are like a ship that has sunk.
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Hymenaeus and Alexander are among them.
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I have handed them over to Satan.
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That will teach them not to speak evil things against God.
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Thank you.
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