Correct Use of the Law 1 st Timothy 1:8-11

1:8 – “Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully,” 1:9 – “understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers,

1 st Timothy 1:8-11 1:10 – “the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine, 1:11 – “in accordance with the gospel of the glory of the blessed God with which I have been entrusted.”

Correct Use Of The Law – Believers Are Not Under The Law Believers not under the law – John 8:32 – Acts 15:5, 11 – Galatians 3:10-14 – Galatians 3:23-29 – Galatians – whole book – Romans 10:4 – Romans 6:18 Don’t go backwards

Correct Use Of The Law – To Convict Unbelievers Of Sin 1 st Timothy10 Commandments Lawless, rebellious-no other gods Ungodly, sinners -no idols Unholy, profane -not take Lord’s name in vain - Remember the Sabbath Kill father, mother - honor father and mother

Correct Use Of The Law – To Convict Unbelievers Of Sin 1 st Timothy10 Commandments Murderers- do not murder Sexually immoral, homosexuals - do not commit adultery Enslavers - no stealing Liars, perjurers- no false witness Anything contrary to sound doctrine – no coveting

Correct Use Of The Law – To Convict Unbelievers Of Sin The law reveals our sin – Romans 7:7 – Romans 3:20 The law condemns us guilty as sinners Have you been convicted of your sin

Correct Use Of The Law – Point Unbelievers To The Gospel The gospel does what the Law cannot – Galatians 2:16 The gospel is the glory of God The gospel has been entrusted to believers