The Good Fight | Week 2 | 1 Timothy | Warning Against False Doctrine | Pastor John Decker

John Decker   -   February 16, 2026

Discussion Questions

1. Why was it so important for Timothy to confront false teaching in Ephesus?
   How do we see similar challenges in today’s culture and church?
2. What does “sound doctrine” mean, and why is it essential for spiritual health?
   In what ways can weak or compromised doctrine affect a church or a believer’s life?
3. Pastor John said, “We live by an unchanging truth in a changing world.”
   What are some examples of cultural changes that challenge biblical truth today? How should believers respond?
4. According to 1 Timothy 1:5, the goal of instruction is love from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and sincere faith.
   How does truth properly applied produce love rather than pride or division?
5. What areas of your life need to be more firmly built on the foundation of God’s Word?
   What practical steps can you take this week to strengthen that foundation?

Notable Quotes

“We live by an unchanging truth in a changing world.”

“Without right doctrine, right living is impossible.”

“You were made by God and for God.”