Discussion Questions for 1 Timothy 1:8-11

Following are discussion questions for our Wednesday Bible study on 1 Timothy.

1 Timothy 1:8-11

Discussion Questions

1)      Paul claims that the law is good. In what ways has the law been instructive and good in your life?

2)      Paul also claims that the law must be used lawfully. What does he mean by this? How does a passage like Romans 7:7-12 help us understand what he means here?

3)      What is the relationship between the law and the gospel? How are they in accordance with each other (verse 11)?

4)      What are the pitfalls of relying on the law to the exclusion of the gospel? What are the pitfalls of relying on the gospel to the exclusion of the law?

5)      Does Paul give more credence to the gospel or the law in this passage? How so?

6)      For whom is the law written? Do you see a progression in Paul’s statement that the law is for the lawless and disobedient, the ungodly and sinners, the unholy and profane? Is there intentionality is using these descriptions?

7)      Is Paul making a case that there are some who are above the law or beyond the reach of the law?

8)      Paul uses more general descriptions (lawless and ungodly) followed by more specific descriptions (liars, perjurers). What is his purpose for using these descriptions?

9)      In what ways is the law laid down for you? Can you see your past in the descriptions of lawlessness Paul names? How has the gospel freed you from this past?

10)  What is contrary to sound doctrine? How is sound doctrine linked to the “glorious gospel” (verse 11)?

11)  Paul states that he has been entrusted with the gospel. Has God entrusted you with the gospel? How so? How do you proclaim the gospel?