Todd Lafferty

“Don’t rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and the younger women as sisters with all purity.” 1 Timothy 5:1-2

I am glad we could gather today to pray for our friend and partner in Great Commission ministries, @DrPaulChitwood. He is a truly inspiring leader among us.

What a joy to speak at 22nd Street Baptist Church Sunday, my home church in Tucson. It was Pastor Ashley’s last Sunday after 14 years of pastoring and leading 22nd St to be on mission with @IMB_SBC to reach the nations. Now he’ll do that with Monty Paton and AZ Baptists! 🙏

“For this reason we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.” 1 Timothy 4:10

Grateful to worship with @FBCRogers today. Pastor @DrWesGeorge has led FBC to become the SBC’s leading Lottie Offering church, has 40 adults & kids serving overseas with @IMB_SBC, and more in the sending pipeline!

Communion between Islam and Christianity? Might Pope Leo’s grievous error be a reminder that spiritual lostness is the world’s greatest problem. And the gospel, not spiritual harmony nor universalism, is the ONLY solution.

“And most certainly, the mystery of godliness is great: He (Jesus) was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.” 1 Timothy 3:16

“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, a testimony at the proper time.” 1 Timothy 2:5-6

“Now the goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. Some have departed from these and turned aside to fruitless discussion.” 1 Timothy 1:5-6

“In addition, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not all have faith.” 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2

“But we ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God has chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel…” 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

“We ought to thank God always for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, since your faith is flourishing and the love each one of you has for one another is increasing.” 2 Thessalonians 1:3

“And we exhort you, brothers and sisters: warn those who are idle, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone. See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. Rejoice always…” 1 Thes 5:14-17

“For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, in the same way, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the archangel’s voice, and with the trumpet of God,…” 1 Thess. 4:14, 16

“And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone, just as we do for you. May he make your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. Amen.” 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13

“We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us. For you remember our labor and hardship, brothers and sisters…” 1 Thess 2:8-9a

“For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with full assurance. You know how we lived among you for your benefit,” 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5

“Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.” Colossians 4:5-6

“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24

“So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.” Colossians 2:6-7