Discussion Questions For Sermon On 1 Timothy 1:12-17

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

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  • Why did some question Paul’s apostleship? What evidence can we present to demonstrate that it was valid?
  • How was Paul’s conversions a pattern for all true conversions? How would this pattern be useful to Timothy as he dealt with the false teachers in Ephesus? 
  • Sin must be addressed within Christ’s church. Why is it so important for us to not forget our own sin or to lose sight of the grace of God? How is this important for pastors, members, husbands and wives, and parents?
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Discussion Questions For Sermon On 1 Timothy 1:8-11

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

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  • How can you tell if a Pastor’s teaching is “biblical”?
  • Why do you think it is so common for teachers to make mistakes when handling the law of Moses?
  • What are some ways that teachers have mishandled the law of Moses?
  • Do the law and the gospel fit together? Why or why not?
  • What should the Christian’s attitude be towards the law? How should we use it? How should we not use it?
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Discussion Questions For Sermon On 1 Timothy 1:3-7

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

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  • What does truth do for the church? How do we know the truth? How can we know what the proper interpretation of scripture is?
  • Why does preaching something other than the gospel of Jesus Christ lead to speculation and division within the church? 
  • “Doctrine divides, but Jesus unites.” True? Why or why not?
  • What was Paul’s aim in forbidding false teaching and prompting true doctrine? What does it mean for love to issue from 1) a pure heart, 2) a good conscience, and 3) a sincere faith?
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Discussion Questions For Sermon On 1 Timothy 1:1-4; 3:14-15

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

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  • What is an Apostle? Why was Paul an Apostle? Are there Apostles in the church today? Explain. And what difference does this make? 
  • Who was Timothy? What was his relation to Paul? What office did he hold? Where was he at the time of the writing of this epistle? 
  • Why did Paul greet Timothy with “Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord (As was his custom)? How are grace, mercy, and peace related to one another (how do grace and mercy produce peace)?
  • What are the themes of this letter? In other words, what was Timothy exhorted to do, mainly (see 3:14-15)? 
  • Why should this letter matter to members of the church? What does it mean to be a churchman (or churchwoman)?
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Discussion Questions For Sermon On Ephesians 6:21-24


QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

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  • The churches in Paul’s day were lowly and unimpressive in the eyes of the world. Why was that? Compare and contrast this with the glory and grandeur (worldly speaking) of some churches today. What struggles might churches who prosper in the things of this world have because of their prosperity? What struggles might churches who suffer in this world have because of their suffering?
  • Why are we to consider the church glorious and worth suffering for? Why does this require looking upon her with eyes of faith?
  • Each Lord’s Day you are greeted in the name of Jesus Christ when you assemble,  and you are sent away with a blessing from God. Why are these important elements of our liturgy? What is their significance?
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Discussion Questions For Sermon On Ephesians 6:18-20


QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

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  • What does it mean to pray “at all times” or “without ceasing”? How are you doing in this regard?
  • What does it mean to pray in the Spirit?
  • Discuss the different kinds of prayer. Discuss the different ways in which we can pray. Is your prayer life diversified?
  • What does it mean to pray with alertness and perseverance? How might you grow in these areas?
  • Discuss some practical steps that you can take to pray regularly for all the saints and the success of the gospel.
  • Discuss practical steps that you can take to prepare for corporate prayer on the Lord’s Day evening. 


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Discussion Questions for Sermon On Ephesians 6:14-17

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS
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How does knowing the truth, believing it with sincerity, and living according to it function as a spiritual belt for the believer?
Who’s righteousness is the “breastplate of righteousness” made of? Why does this matter? How is the Christian to put this breastplate on?
What does it mean to take up the shield of faith?
How should the Christain use the sword of the Spirit in their fight against the evil one?

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Discussion Questions For Sermon On Ephesians 6:10-13

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN GOSPEL COMMUNITY GROUPS

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  • What does the non-believing world say when they wish to encourage a person to be strong? In other words, what do they appeal to? Where do they urge others to find their strength? 
  • Where is the Christian to find their strength?
  • What does the need for armor imply concerning the Christian life?
  • How does the Christian put on this spiritual armor?
  • Why is it imperative for us to know that “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood”, but against powers in the heavenly realm? What difference will this make practically as we live life in this dark and evil world?
  • Discuss the various schemes of the evil one. How might a Christian get caught off guard if not careful?
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