Correct Use of the Law

1. Correct Use of the Law 1st Timothy 1:8-11

2. 1st Timothy 1:8-11 • 1:8 – “Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully,” • 1:9 – “understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers,

3. 1st Timothy 1:8-11 • 1:10 – “the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, • 1:11 – “in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.”

4. Correct Use Of The Law – Believers Are Not Under The Law • Believers not under the law • John 8:32 • Acts 15:5, 11 • Galatians 3:10-14 • Galatians 3:23-29 • Galatians – whole book • Romans 10:4 • Romans 6:18 • Don’t go backwards

5. Correct Use Of The Law – To Convict Unbelievers Of Sin • 1stTimothy 10 Commandments • Lawless, rebellious -no other gods • Ungodly, sinners -no idols • Unholy, profane -not take Lord’s name in vain • - Remember the Sabbath • Kill father, mother - honor father and mother

6. Correct Use Of The Law – To Convict Unbelievers Of Sin • 1stTimothy 10 Commandments • Murderers - do not murder • Sexually immoral, homosexuals - do not commit adultery • Enslavers - no stealing • Liars, perjurers - no false witness • Anything contrary to sound doctrine – no coveting

7. Correct Use Of The Law – To Convict Unbelievers Of Sin • The law reveals our sin • Romans 7:7 • Romans 3:20 • The law condemns us guilty as sinners • Have you been convicted of your sin

8. Correct Use Of The Law – Point Unbelievers To The Gospel • The gospel does what the Law cannot • Galatians 2:16 • The gospel is the glory of God • The gospel has been entrusted to believers