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I Timothy

I Timothy. Church Doctrine and Conduct. I Timothy. Church Doctrine and Conduct Church Doctrine (Ch. 1) Church Conduct and Church Officials (Ch. 2-3) Church Digression (Ch. 4) Church Internal Responsibilities (Ch. 5-6). I Timothy: Lessons. Lesson 1 (Introduction & Overview)

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I Timothy

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  1. I Timothy Church Doctrine and Conduct

  2. I Timothy Church Doctrine and Conduct • Church Doctrine (Ch. 1) • Church Conduct and Church Officials (Ch. 2-3) • Church Digression (Ch. 4) • Church Internal Responsibilities (Ch. 5-6)

  3. I Timothy: Lessons • Lesson 1 (Introduction & Overview) • Lesson 2 (Ch. 1) • Lesson 3 (Ch. 2) • Lesson 4 (Ch. 3) • Lesson 5 (Ch. 4) • Lesson 6 (Ch. 5) • Lesson 7 (Ch. 6)

  4. Lesson 1 Key Questions for Introduction & Overview • Who was Timothy? • Who was Paul? • Where does I Timothy fit in Paul’s writings? • Why was I Timothy written? • Outline of I Timothy. • What to remember.

  5. Who Was Timothy? • Child of faithful mother/grandmother. (2 Tim 1:5 NKJV) … the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. • One of good reputation. (Acts 16:2 NKJV) He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. • One who had known the scriptures. (2 Tim 3:15 NKJV) … from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

  6. Who Was Timothy?--Cont’d • Student of Paul. (1 Tim 1:2 NKJV) To Timothy, a true son in the faith … (1 Tim 1:18 NKJV) This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, ... • Companion of Paul. (2 Cor 1:1 NKJV) Paul, … and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth .... (Also 1:1 of Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thess.)

  7. Who Was Timothy?--Cont’d • Representative/messenger of Paul. (Acts 17:13-14 NKJV) … the brethren sent Paul away, … but both Silas and Timothy remained there. (1 Th 3:1-2 NKJV) … we … left in Athens alone, and sent Timothy ... to establish you and encourage you …. (1 Cor 16:10 NKJV) Now if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord .... (Phil 2:19 NKJV) ... send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. • A faithful servant of the Lord. (Phil 2:20-22 NKJV) For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.

  8. Who Was Timothy?--Cont’d • A young man with an awesome responsibility. (1 Tim 6:20 NKJV) O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, … (1 Tim 4:16 NKJV) Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. .... (1 Tim 4:11 NKJV) These things command and teach. (1 Tim 6:5 NKJV) ... From such withdraw yourself. (1 Tim 3:15 NKJV) ... know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church ... (1 Tim 1:18 NKJV) … wage the good warfare,

  9. Who Was Paul? • A Jew (Pharisee taught by Gamaliel) (Acts 22:3 NKJV) "I am indeed a Jew, ... but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, …. (Phil 3:5 NKJV) ... concerning the law, a Pharisee; • A Persecutor of Christians (Acts 26:10-11 NKJV) … many of the saints I shut up in prison, ... and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. And I punished them often in every synagogue and compelled them to blaspheme … • A Convert to Christians (Acts 9:15 NKJV) ... he is a chosen vessel...to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. (Acts 26:19 NKJV) ... I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

  10. Who Was Paul?--Cont’d • An Apostle (2 Cor 11:5 NKJV) For I consider that I am not at all inferior to the most eminent apostles. (2 Cor 12:11-12 NKJV) ... for in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing. Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you … (Gal 2:8 NKJV) (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised also worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles), • The Author of I Timothy (1 Tim 1:1-2 NKJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, ... To Timothy, a true son in the faith ….

  11. Where Does I Timothy Fit in Paul’s Writings? 60 50 70 The Period of Paul’s Writings (52-68) I Thess. I & II Cor., Gal. I Tim. & Titus 57 52 62 67 Eph., Phil., Col., Phm. 58 53 68 II Thess. Rom. II Tim. Death 67-- 61----- 63 ----------- 48-49 51------- 54 ------------- 58 68 First Journey Second Journey Third Journey In Prison Later Travels In Prison Dates are primarily from Life and Epistles of St. Paul, Conybeare and Howson.

  12. Why Was I Timothy Written? • To provide instructions about Christian doctrine and the conduct of church members. • To give Timothy personal admonitions about his own spiritual life.

  13. Outline of I Timothy • Church Doctrine (Ch. 1) • Essentiality of Sound Doctrine (1:1-11) • Example of Paul’s Ministry (1:12-17) • Admonition to Timothy: Wage the Warfare (1:18-20) • Church Conduct and Church Officials (Ch. 2-3) • Godliness and Reverence of Members (2:1-15) • Qualifications of Bishops (3:1-7) • Qualifications of Deacons (3:8-13) • Admonition to Timothy: Establish Orderly Conduct (3:14-16)

  14. Outline of I Timothy--Cont’d • Church Digression (Ch. 4) • False Doctrines (4:1-10) • Admonition to Timothy: Be an Example (4:11-16) • Church Internal Responsibilities (Ch. 5-6) • Toward Older Men and Women (5:1-20) • Admonition to Timothy: Act Deliberately and Without Prejudice (5:21-25) • Toward Masters (6:1-2) • Toward False Teachers (6:3-5) • Toward Rich (6:6-19) • Admonition to Timothy: Guard your Trust (6:20-21)

  15. What to Remember From Introduction & Overview • Timothy’s work was enhanced, not hindered, by his reputation and preparation. • Paul apparently worked more closely with Timothy than any other person. • I Timothy was one of Paul’s last epistles. • Sound doctrine and personal conduct are essential.

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