1 Timothy

McDonald explores what fundamentalism is. He explores the role of the church to pass on the church from 1 Timothy 4, as the truth is worked out in practise amongst the church. McDonald looks at the damages of half-truths, and that it is the application of knowledge that is at the heart of wisdom. Talk is followed by questions and answers., Cassette label reads : "Dave McDonald 'Beyond Funamentalism' 1 Tim 4:1-6 19/11/00 7:15pm + reads" Box label reads "1 Timothy"

McDonald speaks about spiritual warfare, as something that can not be observed, but is very dangerous. He explores fleeing from things that lead to dissention and disunity, as a battle strategy, and who/what we should flee towards, including living out our trust in God. McDonald then explores when not to flee but instead to fight, and that it is now our responsibility both to pass on the gospel, to fight for it, and hang on tight to the gospel. McDonald examines Jesus' commitment to us, and his return., Cassette label reads : "Dave McDonald AM 1 Tim 6:11-16, 20-21 33mins Fight the good fight" Box label reads : "1 Timothy" White noise throughout.

McDonald speaks on our motivation for Christian living from 1 Timothy 3:14-4:10. He explores the mystery of godliness. McDonald examines the statements made about Jesus in 1 Timothy 3:14-4:10, with particular focus on godliness. McDonald challenges aestheticism, and encourages the audience to give thanks for the things God gives us., Cassette label reads : "Gospel and godliness go together 1 Tim 3:16-4:10 Dave McDonald 8-9-02 10am 40mins" Box label reads : "1 Timothy"

McDonald explores why we find 1 Timothy 2:8-10, the cultural setting and being willing to listen to this passage today. He explores how we read any part of the Bible in it's context to apply it. McDonald details the general terms and gender-specific terms, and how this can be lost in translation. McDonald examines the instructions relating to prayer directed to men, and those to women relating to dress. He explains the command as both absolute and relative. Talk is followed by questions., Cassette label reads : "Dave McDonald 22-10-00 'Holy Men + Beautiful Women' 7:15pm 1 Tim 2:8-10" Box label reads "1 Timothy" White noise underneath.

McDonald speaks on the tension between tall poppy syndrome and wanting to honour our un-sung heroes, especially in our churches. He explores what honour from 1 Timothy 5:17-25 and other passages. McDonald explores the importance of supporting our preaching leaders and the selection of leaders, with an emphasis on godliness over giftedness., Cassette label reads : "Honour elders - D McDon 1 Tim 5:17-25 3/11/02 10am" Box label reads : "1 Timothy"

McDonald explores what makes the ideal church, and how we get confused with different leadership roles. He looks at the conduct required of leaders, especially having time to grow into a position. McDonald challenges his audience to consider what the church should be doing with regards to oversight, rather then trying to work out who the overeers are. He explores observable godliness required before service. McDonald looks at the connection between service and growing in Christian maturity, and that service is more important than position etc. Talk is followed by questions., Cassette label reads : "Cross@5 5 November 2000 Managing and serving the church" Box label reads "1 Timothy"

McDonald explores issues of ministry relationships from 1 Timothy 5:1-2. He details God becoming human to rescue us. He shows that we are part of family when we come to Christ, and that how we relate to one another is important in Christ's family. He particularly explores ministering across ages and across genders., Cassette label reads : "Peoples aren't peoples 1 Tim 5:1-2 Dave McD 15 22/9/02 10am 35min" Box label reads : "1 Timothy"

McDonald speaks on 1 Timothy, and the challenges of the application of some the passages. He explores what it means for women to be quiet, and that it is important for women to learn. McDonald looks at the way western culture understands teaching and applies this to our understanding when we read the Bible. McDonald examines some of the challenging verses in 1 Timothy, including why we shouldn't read the Bible through our experience. He explores the nature of leadership from 1 Timothy., Cassette label reads : "Teaching and authority 5:00pm 29/10/00 Dave McDonald 1st 2 mins lost" Box label reads "1 Timothy" Second half of tape distorted.

McDonald speaks on the importance of right doctrine for unity, and that this results in lives transformed by Christ, or godliness. He explores the mis-understanding of thinking we can get something from godliness, and explains that godliness is about what we have been given in Jesus. McDonald speaks on the importance of contentment, and the danger of being discontent, especially in the area of finance., Cassette label reads : "8/12 Dave McDonald AM 1 Tim 6:3-10 The 1001 of all evil?" Box label reads : "1 Timothy"

McDonald explores what the Bible means by ministry from 1 Timothy 4. He encourage shis listeners not to limit their thinking of ministry to those in paid ministry. McDonald reminds his listeners that the starting point and staple diet must be the truths of the faith. McDonald explores the strength of the language Paul uses in relation to the Gospel and godliness., Cassette label reads : "Dave Walk the Talk 1 Tim 4:6-16 26/11/00 5pm some extra stuff on end" Second half of recording distorted.