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Jul 13, 2026 39 min

“Guard the Gospel” by Caleb Cole

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In 1 Timothy 1:1–11, Paul instructs Timothy to confront false teaching and guard the gospel within the church at Ephesus. Pastor Caleb Cole explains why sound doctrine matters, how speculation and hidden knowledge can distract believers from Scripture, and why Christians must carefully evaluate what they hear against the Word of God. Real love protects what saves, and Jesus is the only one who can save. Guarding the gospel is not about winning arguments or correcting people from a place of pride. Correction must come from a pure heart, a good conscience, sincere faith, and genuine love. This message also explores the proper purpose of the law, the grace that saves us through faith in Jesus, and the responsibility every believer has to share the good news that transforms hearts, families, and lives. (00:00) - Introducing the Book of 1 Timothy (01:00) - What Basketball Defense Teaches Us About Guarding (04:01) - Paul, Timothy, and the Church in Ephesus (06:56) - 1 Timothy 1:1–11 (08:53) - Real Love Protects What Saves (09:39) - Sound Doctrine Matters (11:23) - Myths, Genealogies, and Hidden Knowledge (12:21) - The Danger of the Bible Code (14:55) - When Spiritual Practices Drift from Scripture (16:56) - Stewarding the House of God (18:27) - Love Is the Goal of Correction (21:44) - The Law Exposes Sin (23:28) - Grace, Righteousness, and Spiritual Pride (28:37) - The Law Is a Mirror, Not a Savior (29:28) - The Gospel Has Been Entrusted to Us (32:54) - How the Gospel Transforms a Family

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  1. 0:00 Introducing the Book of 1 Timothy
  2. 1:00 What Basketball Defense Teaches Us About Guarding
  3. 4:01 Paul, Timothy, and the Church in Ephesus
  4. 6:56 1 Timothy 1:1–11
  5. 8:53 Real Love Protects What Saves
  6. 9:39 Sound Doctrine Matters
  7. 11:23 Myths, Genealogies, and Hidden Knowledge
  8. 12:21 The Danger of the Bible Code
  9. 14:55 When Spiritual Practices Drift from Scripture
  10. 16:56 Stewarding the House of God
  11. 18:27 Love Is the Goal of Correction
  12. 21:44 The Law Exposes Sin
  13. 23:28 Grace, Righteousness, and Spiritual Pride
  14. 28:37 The Law Is a Mirror, Not a Savior
  15. 29:28 The Gospel Has Been Entrusted to Us
  16. 32:54 How the Gospel Transforms a Family

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