The Good Fight | Week 7 | 1 Timothy | The Church & It’s Mission | Pastor Ryan DeFrain

Ryan DeFrain   -   March 30, 2026

Discussion Questions

1. In what ways have you seen a “me-centered” view of faith affect the Church or your own spiritual life?
2. Why is it important that Christianity is lived in community rather than isolation?
3. Which aspect of Christ-like conduct (mercy, kindness, humility, patience, etc.) do you find most challenging to live out—and why?
4. How does understanding that you are part of God’s family change the way you view church involvement?
5. What does it practically look like for our church to be a “pillar and foundation of truth” in today’s culture?

Notable Quotes

“The credibility of our message is often tied to the consistency of our conduct.”

“Christianity was never meant to be lived in isolation—you are part of something bigger.”

“What we do flows from understanding who we are.”