I TimothyI Timothy

Church Doctrine and Conduct

Lesson 1--Slide 2

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 TimothyI Timothy

Lesson 1--Slide 3

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)

I Timothy: LessonsI Timothy: Lessons

Lesson 1--Slide 4

Key Questions forKey Questions for Introduction & OverviewIntroduction & 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.

Lesson 1Lesson 1

Lesson 1--Slide 5

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.

Who Was Timothy?Who Was Timothy?

Lesson 1--Slide 6

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.)

Who Was Timothy?Who Was Timothy?--Cont’d--Cont’d

Lesson 1--Slide 7

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.

Who Was Timothy?Who Was Timothy?--Cont’d--Cont’d

Lesson 1--Slide 8

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,

Who Was Timothy?Who Was Timothy?--Cont’d--Cont’d

Lesson 1--Slide 9

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,

Who Was Paul?Who Was Paul?

Lesson 1--Slide 10

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 ….

Who Was Paul?Who Was Paul?--Cont’d--Cont’d

Lesson 1--Slide 11

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Where Does I Timothy Fit in Where Does I Timothy Fit in Paul’s Writings?Paul’s Writings?

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Third Journey

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I Tim. & Titus

II Tim.

The Period of Paul’s Writings (52-68)

FirstJourney

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I Thess.

II Thess. Rom.

I & II Cor., Gal.

Eph., Phil.,Col., Phm.

LaterTravels

InPrison

InPrison

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Dates are primarily from Life and Epistles of St. Paul, Conybeare and Howson.

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Lesson 1--Slide 12

To provide instructions about Christian doctrine and the conduct of church members.

To give Timothy personal admonitions about his own spiritual life.

Why Was I Timothy Why Was I Timothy Written?Written?

Lesson 1--Slide 13

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)

Outline of I TimothyOutline of I Timothy

Lesson 1--Slide 14

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)

Outline of I TimothyOutline of I Timothy--Cont’d--Cont’d

Lesson 1--Slide 15

From Introduction & OverviewFrom 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.

What to RememberWhat to Remember