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The Unfeigned Life

The Unfeigned Life. Introduction. Jesus Scathing Rebuke Against Hypocrisy. Against those whose faith is a pretense (Matt 23:13) Those who harmed the faith of others (Matt 23:15) Those whose pride and arrogance overshadowed the blessings of God (Matt 23:23)

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The Unfeigned Life

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  1. The Unfeigned Life

  2. Introduction Jesus Scathing Rebuke Against Hypocrisy • Against those whose faith is a pretense (Matt 23:13) • Those who harmed the faith of others (Matt 23:15) • Those whose pride and arrogance overshadowed the blessings of God (Matt 23:23) • Those whose lives had become completely fraudulent (Matt 23:25-31)

  3. Introduction Paul calls on us to Develop an Unfeigned Faith • Avoid “strange doctrines” 1Tim 1:3 • Avoid “fruitless discussions” 1Tim 1:6 • Trusting in God’s Grace 1Tim 1:12-15

  4. Introduction An Unfeigned Faith must lead to an Unfeigned Life • An Unfeigned Faith leads to an Unfeigned Life • The Unfeigned Life effects our view of others, God and self

  5. An Unfeigned Life… Looks Outward vs. 1-4 • “Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners” (1Tim 1:15) • The unfeigned life is aligned with God’s will in regards to sinful man

  6. An Unfeigned Life… Looks Outward vs. 1-4 • “entreaties” – prayers aimed toward a specific need (Lk 1:13; Heb 5:7) • “petitions” – “…to fall in with a person; to draw near so as to converse familiarly…approach to God in free familiar pryer” (M.R. Vincent)

  7. An Unfeigned Life… Looks Outward vs. 1-4 • “Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners” (1Tim 1:15) • The unfeigned life is aligned with God’s will in regards to sinful man • This life is committed to God’s purpose regardless of circumstance (Jer 29:7)

  8. An Unfeigned Life… Is the Response to a Sincere Offer vs. 5-6 • This sincerity is seen in the depth of the sacrifice required for this offer • This offer comes with “collateral”

  9. An Unfeigned Life… Is the Response to a Sincere Offer vs. 5-6 • He paid for our redemption, the price of our freedom • He serves even now as our mediator • This indicates a continuation of the incarnation

  10. An Unfeigned Life… Responds in Godliness vs. 8-15 • True conviction has an undeniable transformative power • Faith in the promise of God leads to godly behavior

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