1 Timothy 6:11–16 | The Good Fight of the Church

Kurt Bost | May 11, 2025

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11–16

Main Idea: The good fight of the faith is waged in a godly life that is taking hold of eternal life, with eyes set on the God of life. 1. Fight the good fight… in godly conduct (vv. 11-12) The components of godliness in the good fight: Flee worldly pursuits - v. 11a Pursue godliness - v. 11b Guard the faith - v. 12a Take hold of eternal life - v. 12b Hebrews 10:32-34 Hebrews 11:13-16 2. Fight the good fight… for the church’s witness (v. 13-15a) 3. Fight the good fight… fueled by the glory of God (vv. 15b-16) "[These] splendid titles are here employed in exalting the princely authority of God, in order that the brilliancy of the princes of this world may not dazzle our eyes… When good men see that the wicked are puffed up with prosperity, they are sometimes cast down; and therefore Paul, for the purpose of withdrawing the eyes of the godly from that transitory splendour, ascribes to God alone “blessedness, principality, and kingly power.” (John Calvin) Response: Make the good confession today (see Rom. 10:9) Flee from sin with the help of the church (see 2 Tim. 2:22) Pursue godliness in the church Know and defend sound doctrine in the church Strengthen your faith in order to take hold of eternal life (see Rom. 10:17) Know God truly. Study Him in order to love Him more. (6:15-16)

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