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Fight the Good Fight Bible Verse
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The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy
Chapter 1
Fight the Good Fight Bible Verse
Christian Fight in the Bible
Welcome to our Christianity Oasis Daily Bread study program. This is our very important Fight the Good Fight Bible verse study taking an in depth look into when and why we are to join the Christian Fight in the Bible. The absolutely promising Fight the Good Fight Bible verse message on the Christian fight in the Bible will truly bring a smile to the lips and heart and shine the LIGHT of Truth upon your be-YOU-tiful Christian walk path.
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Christian Fight in the Bible Meaning
A very warm greeting from us here at Daily Bread. This is the beginning of our study of The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy. Paul begins his letter with a short introduction.
From Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope. To Timothy, my own son in the faith. Grace, mercy and peace to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
First, let's get a little background on Timothy. You might say that Timothy was one of Paul's favorite fellow-Christians, and a close and trusted friend. It also sounds as though Timothy is younger than Paul, because Paul refers to him as his "son in the faith". In Acts 16:1, you'll find however, that Timothy is not Paul's biological son.
When I went into Macedonia, I asked you to stay in Ephesus so that you would instruct the people not to teach any other doctrine or listen to any other fables and endless stories which cause disputes rather than godly edifying in Faith. Now the end (goal) of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of Faith unfeigned (with no pretending ... In other words, sincere faith).
Fight the Good Fight Bible Verse Quest
Christian Fight in the Bible Explained
Take a minute here to notice something. THE commandment that Paul is speaking of is what Jesus said was the most important of all ... Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind and to love your neighbor as yourself.
You'll notice in the New Testament, that the Apostles wrote about the commandment in a singular sense, which is exactly what God intended. The commandments of the Old Testament are replaced by the new commandment and the New Testament. Old laws, replaced by A new promise.
If you follow the commandment, if it is written in your heart, then you will want to follow all of God's laws. The Apostles talk about it as though it's understood that they are referring to The Greatest Commandment (Matthew 22:36).
But even back then, just as now, many find it hard to accept this, so Paul tells Timothy:
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Christian Fight in the Bible Quest
Some people have swerved and turned aside (from the Truth) with foolish talking, wanting to be teachers of the law, without understanding what they say or of what they agree with. But we know that the law is good if it is used lawfully, knowing that the law isn't made for the righteous, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, murderers of fathers and mothers, for killers, for whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there is any other thing that is against sound doctrine, according to the glorious Gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has made it possible for me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into the ministry. Before that, I was a blasphemer, a persecutor, and insulting, but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly, in unbelief.
Fight the Good Fight Bible Verse Discussion
Christian Fight in the Bible Promises
Now, if humility was what Jesus was looking for when He chose Paul to be the Apostle to the Gentiles, you'll see by the next four sentences that Paul certainly filled that requirement.
14 And the Grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with
faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all
acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners;
of whom I am chief.
16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me
first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern
to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.
17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the
only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
We should all strive to be so humble. Next Paul says:
This responsibility I give to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies told before, that by remembering them you might fight a good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience. I have delivered (handed over) Hymenaeus and Alexander to satan, so they'll learn not to blaspheme (speak evil) because they have rejected their faith and become ruined.
Fight the Good Fight Bible Verse Warning
Christian Fight in the Bible Danger
So, here Paul is warning Timothy, because their acquaintances had turned away from the faith and ruined their lives. This is the first we've heard of Hymenaeus, but you remember Alexander from the book of Acts 19:33-34, standing up for the cause of Christians. Well, apparently now Alexander had turned away from the faith, and Paul didn't want Timothy to be influenced by that in any way.
My friend ... There are many things that will become as obstacles as you fight the fight of Faith, too. Your peers, your age, your lack of age, your ethnicity, your attire, your family, your economic standing, time, sometimes even those within the Church, you name it. Paul knew that Timothy would be faced with obstacles too, and being a prominent leader in the infancy of Christianity, he would no doubt be a prime target for evil to try and rear it's ugly head at, to try and stop all Truth from spreading.
Fight the Good Fight Bible Verse Summary
Christian Fight in the Bible Conclusion
So do as Paul taught and fight the good fight.
We'll continue with Paul's letter to Timothy next time, so be sure to come back soon and find out what's next, right here at Daily Bread.
There is a force out there that is attempting to overtake us all; it is Satan. There is another force that is protecting us from him; it is the Holy Spirit. It is a battle for souls. This battle is called Spiritual Warfare, and like it or not, you are right in the middle of it.
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