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Chapter 3: Worshiping God in Theological Truth
Chapter 3: Worshiping God in Theological Truth
dealt with in this class. The student may choose to deliver in the language of his/her preference.
The sermon must contain the following
• Scripture Text
• Introduction and Summary Statement
• Main body
• Conclusion and Charge
• Prayer
I am allowing you to prepare this "sermon" in whatever form. If you think you will be
addressing youth, for example then you may want to NOT present a sermon, but an interactive
Bible Study style of teaching…
I would like you to try any method of communication, not just preaching, using any one chapter
of the Hustad book, which interests you. I know the original timing given was 15mins. but I am
willing to reduce this timing. Please do make my grading a more pleasant experience… you
must give me nuggets to give you points on. In this case, timing isn't everything… content and
analysis are.
Introduction:
We live in a world where Christianity is divided in so many ways. Divisions
over worship expressions, doctrinal issues, liturgy, musical styles, etc. have
bombarded the Christian world. We are divided by denomination—Evangelicals,
Protestants, Pentecostals, Baptists, Presbyterians, Wesleyans, etc. Each of the
denominations has it's own distinctive including worship expressions and
theological biases. We as music pastors must be aware of these issues and stand
firm in theological truths revealed in God’s Word. In the early times of the Church,
believers are not exempted from these issues. Paul’s letter to Timothy bears the
theme that the gospel leads to a practical, visible change in believers' lives. The true
gospel, in contrast to false teaching, must and will always lead to godliness. Paul
advised his coworker Timothy about issues in the church in Ephesus. He focused
on the first chapter about false teachers who are the main cause of the letter.
Their teaching involved incorrect assumptions about the law and not
allowing marriage and certain foods. Paul's real concern is with the results of
false teaching. Paul focuses on the fact that true Christianity is shown in lifestyles
shaped by the gospel. Those whose lives are not shaped by the gospel have
turned away from the faith.
Main body
We can see two realities in Paul’s charge to Timothy which are
The idea of genealogies connects with Pharisaical tradition. Jewish religious leaders
prided themselves on having a family heritage connected to Abraham or some other important
Jewish forefather. Genealogies are important in Scripture but are not part of making a person
more holy in the eyes of God. In Christ, Jews and Gentiles who believed became one family
based on the work of Jesus rather than works of the law. This was why Paul could write he was,
"a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth" (1 Timothy 2:7)
Like Paul encourages and teaches Timothy, we also have to encourage everyone to obey them.
Thou some may disagree with our teaching but this is the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus
Christ. It promotes a godly life and anyone who does not adhere to this teaching is arrogant and
lacks understanding.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, let us preach the right doctrine, adhere to it. Let us have the courage to
charge the stand against the false teaching to guard the truth. It is good to discuss the myths but
let us not devote and based our faith on the myth.
Paul encourages and teaches timothy to let us also love one another with the loves that
come from a pure heart a good conscience and with sincere faith.
Charge: Will we be bold enough to stand against the false teaching to guard the truth?
Father God, we thank you for the time we were able to look through your word and
teachings. Though we live in a land of theological confusion, we have to seek the truth and
adhere to the right teachings of your word. Help us to seek the truth and give us the
courage to stand against the heresy. Cleanse our hearth lord so that we may be able to
continue loving each other with pure heart, with a good conscience, and with sincere faith
till your kingdom come. AMEN.