"What About Slavery?"

Sermon Scripture:  1 Timothy 6:1-2

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Main Idea: Although slavery is a product of sin, slaves should live for the glory of God and the advancement of the gospel.

​Slavery in History

• World history is filled with various types of slavery.
  • ____________ servanthood
  • ____________ slavery
  • Indentured servitude
  • ____________ slave trade
• Biblical history is filled with various perspectives on slavery.
  • Slavery is not a part of creation; it is a product of ________.
  • Specific situations in a sinful world warrant specific instructions to a sinful world.
  • Biblical instructions concerning slavery do not imply biblical ____________ of slavery.  

Slavery in Scripture (6:1-2)

• The Bible _____________ slavery.
  • Slavery undermines God’s ___________. 
  • We have equal ___________ before God. 
  • We are equally submissive to God. 
  • We will receive equal ___________ from God. 
  • Slavery violates God’s _________.
• The Bible _____________ slavery.
  • God mandates physical protection for slaves.
  • God requires financial provision for slaves.
  • God ensures caring supervision of slaves. 
  • God promotes (and in some ways guarantees) eventual freedom from slavery.
• The Bible _______________ slaves.
  • Honor unbelieving masters.
  • For the glory of God.
  • For the advancement of the gospel. 
  • Respect believing masters.
• The Bible _____________ slavery.
  • The beauty of Christ: Our Master has become our ___________.
  • The essence of Christianity: We gladly become his ____________.