The Goal of Our Instruction Is Love | 1 Timothy 1:1–20 | October 16, 2025
Description
Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Paul's letter to Timothy about confronting false teaching with sound doctrine rooted in love. This episode examines how the law functions differently for believers and non-believers, and why love must be the foundation of all Christian instruction.
Scripture Focus: 1 Timothy 1:1-20 - Paul charges Timothy to confront false teachers in Ephesus while holding to sound doctrine and presents himself as exhibit A of God's mercy.
In This Episode:
- Why the goal of all Christian teaching must be love from a pure heart, clear conscience, and genuine faith
- Understanding lawful versus unlawful uses of the law
- How God unravels sin in layers rather than all at once
- The challenge of discerning between rebellion and spiritual immaturity
Key Quote: "Sound teaching, sound doctrine must lead to love. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith."
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