Series: Doing and being a Biblical church

1 Timothy 3:1-2a A Congregation and It’s Pastor Above Reproach

1. What it means to be above reproach. 1 Timothy 3:1-2a.

2. Church leadership must be above reproach.
A. Pastor/Elder
B. Church Elders
C. Deacons.

3. Christians are to be above reproach. 1 Timothy 3:15
A. Above reproach ought flow from salvation.
B. Above reproach in our example is central to sanctification.
C. Above reproach in our example is part of edification.
D. Above reproach is the Christian life’s demonstration.

4. The power to live above reproach.
A. Above reproach through the Spirit of God (2 Peter 1:4).
B. Above reproach due to the Book of God (Titus 1:9)
C. Above reproach from prayer-time with God (Psalm 119:80)
D. Above reproach when I choose to obey God (Acts 24:16).