About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of fighting for the gospel, the consequences of drifting from sound teaching, and the role of love in doctrine, illustrated by Paul's testimony of mercy and grace.

In this first message from 1 Timothy 1, we discover why the gospel is worth fighting for, what happens when teaching drifts away from it, and how love is both the goal and the evidence of sound doctrine. Paul’s personal testimony of mercy and grace reminds us that no one is beyond the reach of God — and that the fight for the gospel is ultimately a fight worth having.

People in this episode

Guest: Justin Chapman

Topics covered

• gospel
• sound doctrine
• love
• mercy
• grace
• teaching

Keywords

• gospel
• 1 Timothy
• sound doctrine
• love
• mercy
• grace
• teaching

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Timothy

Places: God

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