Week 12 | Guard the Gospel! | 1,2 Timothy, Titus and Jude Paul’s Pastoral Epistles and Jude Our calling is to represent Christ in all of life 1 Timothy: Paul’s letter to a favorite church 1 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) “The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.” • The necessary character: _________ for God and _________ for others • The necessary mission: extending the gospel of _________________ Ø Our calling is to continue Christ’s _______________ by proclaiming the gospel of Christ • Be a community of ____________ and peace • Appoint leaders with excellent ___________________ Titus: Paul’s letter to instruct a faithful colleague Titus 3:1 (ESV) “Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” Ø Our calling is to be a visible _______________ of Christian values