“Regardless of their moral standing among other men and women, every human being in their natural condition is hostile and inimical toward God. We follow the devil and the sinful inclinations of our hearts. We are corrupted and unbelieving, and to us nothing is pure; both our minds and consciences are defiled (Titus 1:15). And yet, in our salvation we …
“What effect should the gospel have on us, though? “He must in-crease, but I must decrease” (John 3:30). For in the gospel is revealed the glory of the living, triune God, and in his light we creatures and sinners are exposed for the little wretches we are. The more we see of the gospel, the more the three persons of …
Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus shows us what discipleship should look like. Knowing the myriad distractions Timothy will encounter, Paul writes in 1 Timothy of the urgency of remaining steadfast. Challenges such as age-related doubts, Paul’s absence, spiritual neglect, and ministry obstacles threaten to steal Timothy’s focus. These issues, unique to Timothy, mirror one of the great stumbling blocks …
