"The Good Fight" / 1 Timothy 1:12-20 / Jim Rosenquist

1. Not all fights are bad. What makes a fight good?

2. In verses 12-14, what three things is Paul thankful for?

3. Refer to verses 15-16. Why does Paul say he is, “the chief of sinners?” What does he mean? Is this false humility? Is he being self deprecating? Is he serious? Is that a healthy Christian attitude? Why might others (you) say or think this?

4. In verse 17, what is Paul trying to convey in this verse about God? What is he saying about how we should praise God?

5. What “good fights” should we be engaged in today? Why? See verse 18.

6. What is Paul attempting to accomplish with two prominent church leaders by, “handing them over to Satan?” Is this meant to punish or restore? How would it work? Why?