“ Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. ”
Holding the mystery of the faith - On the word “mystery,” see notes on 1 Corinthians 2:7 . It means that which had been concealed, or hidden, but which was now revealed. The word “faith” here, i...
Holding the (f) mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. (f) The doctrine of the Gospel, which is indeed a mystery: for flesh and blood do not reveal it.
Deacons and Deaconesses. Certain moral qualities, likewise, are required in deacons. They must be serious, sincere in speech, free from love of wine and (since they administer church funds) from lo...
mystery . App-193. faith. App-160.
9 Holding the mystery of faith As if he had said, “Holding the pure doctrine of religion, and that from the heart, with a sincere fear of God;” or, “Being well instructed in the faith, so as...
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. Holding the mystery of the faith - Instead of της πιστεως, the faith, one MS. (the readings of which are found in the margin of a copy of Mill's...
Holding the mystery of the faith, &c.— The deacons were to be such as held the mystery of the pure and unmixed Christian faith, and that held it in a good conscience, and would be ready openl...
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. The mystery of the faith. Holding the faith, which to the natural man remains a mystery, but which is revealed by the Spirit to them ( R...
Concerning the Officers of the Church 1-7. The fourth charge to Timothy, in respect to presbyters.
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. — The thought again comes to the surface — mere orthodoxy without the Christ-life was an empty, useless characteristic feature in any one; but...
Chapter 10 ORIGIN OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY; VARIOUS CERTAINTIES AND PROBABILITIES DISTINGUISHED. - 1 Timothy 3:1-10 THIS passage is one of the most important in the New Testament respecting th...
Qualifications of Church Officials 1 Timothy 3:8-16 Younger men, referred to as deacons, were appointed to subordinate tasks, especially the relief of the poor, Acts 6:1-15 . Though their serv...
Turning to the government of the Church, the apostle deals with two orders, bishops and deacons. The bishop is an overseer, whose duty it is to watch over the flock. The apostle describes the qualifi...
(1) В¶ This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (2) A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given...
FAITH AND CONSCIENCE ‘Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.’ 1 Timothy 3:9 Having discoursed on the office of a bishop, St. Paul next proceeds to speak of the qualifications...
Holding the mystery of the faith ,.... The doctrine of the Gospel, called the "faith", because it contains things to be believed; proposes Christ the object of faith; is the means by which faith com...
Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. Ver. 9. Holding the mystery ] See Trapp on " 1Ti 1:19 "
Likewise the deacons Of whom see on Acts 6:3-4 , and Philippians 1:1 ; must be grave Or serious , as some render σεμνους : men of a steady, decent, and venerable behaviour. No mention is made...
If before we have seen personal conduct that is to be consistent with assembly character, this chapter, while dealing with personal character still, connects it directly with the order of the assembl...
Qualifications of Deacons. A. D. 64. 8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubleton...
Not ignorant or inconstant persons, but such as were acquainted with the mysteries of the gospel, and believed them, and held to them; and men of a holy life.
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Timothy 3:8 . Deacons. —Originally dispensers of the Church’s bounty, they came to be regarded as the subordinates of the presbyters. Not greedy. —Like the firs...
mystery ( 1 Timothy 3:16 ). ( See Scofield) - ( Matthew 13:11 ).
1 Timothy 3:9 I. Look at the remarkable combination of revelation and truth, and conscience which the text exhibits. The Apostle knew nothing or cared nothing for those controversies between revel...
1 Timothy 3:1 . This is a true saying, an indubitable word, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work, a laudable sphere of labour and usefulness. But by the idea of a prim...
Likewise must the deacons be grave. The ideal deacon I. Deacons should be of noble character ( 1 Timothy 3:8 ). 1. They were to be grave-- i.e. , of serious deportment--not sharing in the fo...
EXPOSITION 1 Timothy 3:1 Faithful is the saying for this is a true saying , A.V.; seeketh for desire , A.V. Faithful is the saying (see above, 1 Timothy 1:15 , note). This mani...
The Office of Deacons.
1 Timothy 1:19 ; 1 Timothy 1:5 ; 1 Timothy 3:16 ; 2 John 1:10 ; 2 John 1:9
Holding fast the faith in a pure conscience — Steadfast in faith, holy in heart and life.