Don 57 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Q4. (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his prot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Paul reminds Timothy that prophecies had been spoken over him to encourage him to standfast on the Word of God and to continue in faithful service to Chist. . . This was a reminder to Timothy that evn before he had accepted God's calling in his life God had prepared him for success. . . "FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH" - remain faithful in our service to God. . . Paul tells Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience" because this is the very thing the false teachers had done - they had deserted the ways of Christ and were encouraging others to do the same. . . Faith is absolutely important in our ervice to God - Hebrews 11:1-2,6 (NKJV) 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Our hearts must also remain pure if we are to be successful in serving God. . . Paul was trying to counter the temptations to compromise and become complacent - to stop standing for the truth and become passive and quiet in the face of evil. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara A. Lee Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Q4. (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his prot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamjar Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Q4. (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his prot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 I think that the reason that Paul needed to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him is because he might become big headed and think that he was doing all the things that he was accomplishing. In practical terms, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagleswings01 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Q4. (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his prot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen7373 Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? Paul needs to remind Timothy about the prophecies because Timothy was very timid and needed encouragement. Paul probably did not want Timothy to lose sight of the main purpose of the "Good News". Paul wants to ensure that Timothy will always be a solider and fight for God! In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? "Fight the good Fight" means to be and act godly, to assist in the spread of the word of god and not to turn your back on god. To be faithful to god and to stand up to what is right and not embarassed about god and admit to all that you are one of gods servants. Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? Paul does not want Timothy to tuen his back on god, to keep going forward with the path of spreading the "Good News". Keeping a clear conscience will avoid Satan from coming in having Timothy sinning which would deter from Timothy in what god had set forth for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Paul reminds Timothy that he has been given this mission by God, and that God has also given him the knowledge and abilities to carry it out. When he is told to "fight the good fight," I believe it means Paul is telling him to remain steadfast in his mission, and his his message. Paul also is reminding Timothy that he should not let himself be tempted to "take the easier way out" by conforming to the incorrect teachings others are providing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmcclung50 Posted March 21, 2012 Report Share Posted March 21, 2012 Paul reminds timothy that god gave him a gift and has equipped him with strengh and wisdom to carry it out. do not give up on the teachings taught, stay true to the doctrine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbrand van Schalkwyk Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? He wants to rimind Timothyof his authority that he received from God. Timothy must spread the truth he received to counter the false messages being spread He must take control of the church he is leading. In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? In this case he must take the false prophets head on, for us we must tackle any problem from the enemy head on, we must not ignore, or worse, take part in it. Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his protégé? He wants to emsure that Timothy doesn't take part or ignore the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdmdbybld Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Paul had to remind Timothy of the prophecies on his life and tell him to fight the good fight to encourage him. Timothy was a you man, so the elders would have tried to intimidate him to the point that he might give in to them. Paul had to speak to him like that so that he remember that the way he was taught was the right way. That he should not give up on what he had to do even if the going get rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Q4. (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his prot�g�? The charge in verse 18 to Timothy is no doubt the charge Paul had given Timothy in verses 3 and 5 to rebuke false teachers. To encourage Timothy to carry out this important commission, Paul reminds him of the circumstances which led to his call to Christian service. Additionally, if Timothy should ever be tempted to lose heart or become discouraged in the work of the Lord, he should remember these prophecies and thus be inspired and stimulated to wage or fight the good fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katina Angelle Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Q4 (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the Prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms what does "fight the good fight really fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his protege? Paul reminds Timothy of the prophecies spoken over him as a form of encouragement. He's assuring Timothy that the strength and power of God is with him God has adequately equipped him for the task. "Fight the good fight" means to be diligent and tenacious in the fight against evil. Faith and a good conscience would keep Timothy focused on his task and the purity of his own heart while carrying out his mission. Paul is making an effort to keep Timothy from giving up, becoming passive and quiet in the face of evil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooklyn Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 Q4. (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his protege? Paul is reminding Timothy of what God has blessed him with. He has to remind him because it can be so easy to get discouraged when things are going wrong. He wants him to hold on to what is right. He wants him to stand up for the truth and protect him from those false teachers and the way of the world. He is reminding him that he is not alone and he must not give up. God will see him through, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wifee Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 4a)Paul aware that Timothy may be overwhelmed by enormity of his task due to his youth,he reminds him through his faith in Christ Jesus of the special gifting &abilities God has given him to lead the Ephesus church in context of false teaching challenges,God will equip &strengthen him for the days ahead.2Cor 12:9 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.b)Fight the good fight means for Timothy to withstand false teachers attempts to distract him from his ordained calling,he is not to stand by but speak out when faces opposition.c),Paul exhorts Timothy to stand firm on the truth of gospel,that he knows is true,holding onto faith&a good conscience.d)Paul is urging Timothy to not fall prey to human flesh temptation of self doubt,being dragged down by opposition as Paul knows how easily one can be led of course,but urging him to seek the Lord daily to be strengthened&empowered for task ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm1965 Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Q4. (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his protégé? Paul reminds Timothy of the prophecies spoken over him for encouragement and reinforcement of his faith, his calling and his purpose with the church of Ephesus. He is contending against false doctrines being perpetrated by Elders and Leaders who have strayed away. He is advised, by Paul to fight the good fight, by standing and proclaiming what is right and true regarding the Word of God. When Paul tells Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience, he is admonishing him to stay focused and on the right path. Stay pure before God so that he won't fall as the other leaders did. A form of Gnosticism. Which I think is foundational to the sin of pride. (Just my assumption) The temptation I think that Paul is trying to counter is to allow the burden of his responsibility to become overwhelming and to give in or give up on his mission. He is encourageing him to hang in there, despite the adversity. Hold on to the faith. God is faithful. He will never give us more than what He knows we are capable of bearing. AMEN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Q4. (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his prot Paul needs to encourage Timothy and reassure him, taking him back to the day it was confirmed about him, that he has every ability to do the job at hand. Fight the good fight means fighting for restoration of the good, and fighting it in a caring, loving, and considerate way. Holding on to faith and a good conscience is the weapon, and ammunition you will need to fight this fight , because the one can not work without the other. Here Paul shows his concern as to what challenges will face Timothy. The fact that Paul reminds Timothy to " hold on to faith and a good conscience", gives me the idea that Paul knows that Timothy , being alone might be influenced by the false teachers and give in to easily, not believing in himself, his ability, and loosing a good conscience, further weakening him to do his task effectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Edwards Posted August 20, 2023 Report Share Posted August 20, 2023 Timothy had a serious job to do. He had to confront the fables and genealogical questions being promoted by false teachers. The important phrases are "in Christ"...."godly edifying in faith". Paul charged Timothy to avoid disputings that cause strife, divisions, and parties. Timothy had a serious mandate to teach his congregants about the dangers of ship-wrecked faith. Apostle Paul knew of cases of those who thrust away their faith becoming blasphemers and false teachers overthrowing the Faith of others. A true man of God must not succumb to false teachings of the Gnostics; he must be a diligent Bible student every day. One cannot be passive like King Solomon who married pagan wives, and adopted pagan practices, nor like King Ahaz who rejected the warnings of the Prophet Isaiah. One's conscience is reformed by the HOLY SPIRIT our Advocate and Teacher. It is imperative not to quench the HOLY SPIRIT by believing in doctrines contrary to the HOLY BIBLE. The danger of these new believers going back to the mystery religions, and immoral lifestyles. He didn't want these new believers nor Timothy to go the ways of Hymenaeus and Alexander...both rejected the Faith, and became enemies of the Gospel. Both had faith and a good conscience prior to their rebellions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-c Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Q4. (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Why does Paul need to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him? In practical terms, what does "fight the good fight" really mean? Why does Paul tell Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience"? What temptation is Paul trying to counter in his protégé? Timothy is coming into a less than ideal situation. He is very young and inexperienced and this is maybe the first time that he’s in charge on his own. Remembering the prophecies spoken over him is like saying, “Timothy, this is who God says you are, walk confidently in His strength and fulfill His calling for you.” Be confident in God and who He says you are and step forward in faith, doing the next right this. Preach the words of truth, “Christ crucified for the sins of the world.”To put our faith, hope and trust in Him alone for our salvation. And to continue to deal with the false teachers. Because not doing so leaves you open to false teachings and temptations that will severely damage your faith and ability to lead. He mentions Hymenaeus and Alexander in verse 20 as an example. Hymenaeus in 2 Timothy 2:17-18 is described as a false teacher. I assume the Paul is referring to the temptation of succumbing to the temptation of false teaching/blasphemy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clelie Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Timothy being young could be distracted from fulfilling the prophecies spoken over him.He needed to be reminded of his calling. fighting the good fight of faith is holding on to the truth of the gospels of freedom from the lies of the spirit of the world . Paul wants Timothy to follow his advices and teachings so as to be protected from false teachings which are bringing controversies in the church Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niyonka16 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Q4. (1 Timothy 2:9-10) How did women dressing in fancy clothes threaten to compromise the church’s witness in Ephesus? ANSWER: Paul tells the women in Ephesus that in the area of clothing and personal appearance, they were not to simply continue on in the style and manner of the culture around them. Rather than simply imitating the extravagance of the rich or the immodesty of the temple prostitutes, the women of Ephesus were to exercise restraint and moderation, to dress with decency and propriety. They were to remember that they were ones who professed belief in God and who worshiped God, therefore, their manner of dress and concerns about personal appearance ought to be a reflection of that, rather than simply a reflection of the people around them. The beauty Paul is concerned with is an internal beauty, a beauty that radiates from a certain kind of heart and attitude and works its way out into "good deeds." How do we apply the principle of Paul’s directive in twenty-first century churches without instituting a new legalism? ANSWER: There are two principles Paul is giving in 1 Timothy 2:9-10 that we can apply to our lives and culture today without instituting a new legalism. We should all live according to our faith and consciences, honoring the Lord in all we do. Paul indicates that those living like this are accountable to God, not to other believers, regarding matters of opinion. Their master is God and should work to please Him in their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldress Rowe Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Paul reminded Timothy of the prophecies spoken over him to remind that even though he was in the midst of false prophet God was with him and had fitted him for the task. And that he might fulfill his ministry with zeal, courage, faithfulness and integrity. That he would not be intimidated by the false prophets and teachers but stand firm on what he believed. Fight the good fight of faith is to continue perseveringly against opposition and temptation without doubting what you have been told and know to be true. Paul is told to hold on to his faith and a good conscious so that he would not be easily swayed by false doctrine and teachings. Paul is trying to counter the temptation to waver in one's faith or to entirely lose faith in what one has know to be true. We should let nothing or no one shake our faith in God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Q4. Paul is trying to encourage Timothy by reminding him that when he was commissioned that he received from God gifts which would help him in his work. He wasn’t going alone he had the Holy Spirit to lead guide, protect, and counsel him . To fight the good fight means that no matter what comes our way that we hold on firmly to God through thick and thin. Only by doing this will we finish the race and please God. He has promised never to leave us or forsake us. This promise is for bad times as well as good times. Paul tells Timothy that he must hold onto faith and a good conscience, because the two must work together. If there is sun in our lives we cannot work and be effective for God. We must keep ourselves pure and have a clear conscience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funmilayo Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 *Paul needs to remind Timothy about the prophecies spoken over him so that he may be bold & confident of the power & strength of God with him to carry out the task to which he was called, without any fear whatever. *"Fight the good fight"practically means to stand & denounce wrong & falsehood & not be quiet & passive in the face of evil . We should stand against it & denounce it vehemently. *Paul told Timothy to "hold on to faith and a good conscience" to keep him focused on both his task and the purity of his own heart as he carries out his mission, so as not to be like those false teachers whose conscience had been soiled. * The temptation of abandoning sound faith & a good conscience & allowing the teaching of heresies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanele Tlhakanelo Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Paul wants to encourage Timothy not to underrate himself because he was young but he must believe in the prophecies that were spoken over him and that he must continue to diligently do the work that God has called him for. He must understand that the power of God and His strength will always carry him in performing his God-given tasks. The good fight means that he must hold on to the true faith and have good conscience. A lot of false prophets were popping up and false teachings that caused confusion among people, therefore, Timothy must continue to exhort people, and teach the true doctrine. Timothy must keep his focus on nothing but the true Gospel. As he is facing false prophets, he must not be passive but challenge whatever evil and false teachings that these prophets teach people. He must faithfully continue in the ministry that God has called him to. The temptation of giving up, standing against wrongdoing by the false prophets, never be passive and stand up against every evil force that distorts the Gospel of salvation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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