Lesson 239: 1 Timothy 6:12
Lesson 239: 1 Timothy 6:12
1 Timothy 6:12
The Blueprint — The Verse
Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
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The Context — The History
Paul closes 1 Timothy warning against love of money. Athletic and military metaphors frame Timothy's call to guard the gospel deposit with courage and integrity.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
After charging the rich and urging Timothy to flee love of money, Paul commands fighting the good fight, taking hold of eternal life confessed before witnesses.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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1 Timothy 6:11
But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
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Read the verse immediately before this lesson (1 Timothy 6:11) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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1 Timothy 6:13
I command you before God, who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate testified the good confession,
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Read the verse immediately after this lesson (1 Timothy 6:13) to continue the passage.
Discussion
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What does fighting the good fight look like in your setting?
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How does your public confession shape present faithfulness?
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What temptations rival taking hold of eternal life?