The Good Fight | Week 8 | 1 Timothy | Discernment in the Last Days | Pastor John Decker

John Decker   -   April 13, 2026

Discussion Questions

1. What stood out to you most about the warning of a “falling away” from the faith? Why do you think this happens gradually?
2. The sermon asks: Do we interpret the Bible through culture, or culture through the Bible? How have you seen this tension play out in real life?
3. What are some practical ways we can stay spiritually strong and avoid drifting in our relationship with God?
4. How can we balance speaking truth with love in today’s culture, especially when truth is often labeled as hate?
5. The message emphasizes the peace of God acting like an “umpire” in our lives. What does that look like practically when you face stress, fear, or anxiety?

Notable Quotes

• “Will we interpret the Bible through the lens of our culture, or will we interpret our culture through the lens of the Bible?”
• “Hard truth must be carried in soft hearts.”
• “Peace is powerful—let it rule in your life like an umpire.”