1 Timothy series: Doing & Being A Biblical Church The Callings of the Gospel - 1 Timothy 1:1-6 1. Declaration of the Gospel: Know Christ. 1 Timothy 1:1 A. Event of the Gospel. 1 Cor 15:3-4. B. Excellent Person. 1 Peter 3:18. C. Experience of trust. Jn 3:16; Eph 2:8-9. D. Empowerment to live. 2 Cor 5:17; Eph 2:10. 2. Devotion to the Gospel: Live for Christ. 1 Timothy 1:2 A. Grace to empower such a life. Titus 2:11-12. B. Mercy to encourage such a life. Ephesians 4:32. C. Peace that envelops such a life. Phil 4:6-7. 3. Defense of the Gospel: Clarify Christ. 1 Timothy 1:3-6 A. Oppose False teachers. 1 Timothy 1:3. B. Oppose Fungal ideas. 1 Timothy 1:4. C. Promote Fruitful Christianity. 1 Timothy 1:5-6.