A Charge to Keep

1 TIMOTHY 1:18-20

“A Charge to Keep”

Introduction-

In Paul’s charge to Timothy, He describes the defense of and the defection from the faith

I. THE DEFENSE OF THE FAITH – vv. 18-19

1- The War We Must Fight

Eph. 6:10-11; Gal. 5:16-17

2- The Way We Must Fight

a) Living up to our potential

b) Keeping the faith

c) Having a good conscience

Acts 23:1; Acts 24:16; Rom. 9:1

II. THE DEFECTION FROM THE FAITH – vv. 19-20

1- The Manner of This Defection

2- The Tragedy of This Defection

3- The Examples of This Defection

4- The Result of This Defection

1 Cor. 5:5

1 John 2:19

Conclusion-

Don’t let anything hinder you from fighting the good fight!