1-Timothy-WPS-Office.pptx 1 Timothy Survey

1 Timothy

1. 1 T i m o thy b y P t r . R i c h a r d N i c i o A n d D a v e M a r k V i z c a r r a

2. I NTRODUCTION This is the first letter Paul wrote to Timothy, a young pastor who had been a help to Paul in his work. Timothy was a Greek. His mother was a Jewess and his father was Greek. Paul was more than just a mentor and leader to Timothy, he was like a father to him, and Timothy was like a son to Paul (1 Timothy 1:2).

3. I NTRODUCTION Paul begins the letter by urging Timothy to be on guard for false teachers and false doctrine. However, much of the letter deals with pastoral conduct. Paul instructs Timothy in worship (chapter 2) and developing mature leaders for the church (chapter 3). Most of the letter deals with pastoral conduct, warnings about false teachers, and the church’s responsibility toward single members, widows, elders, and slaves. All throughout the letter, Paul encourages Timothy to stand firm, to persevere, and to remain true to his calling.

4. I M P L I ED P U R P O SE To help a young pa s t o r knew what to say and do as he contents doctrinal deviating and other difficulties in a Sedg ling congregation

5. A u t h o r 's P e r s p e c tive The author writes as an experienced missionary, pustor, and church P l a n t e r ( N o t to mention, A n a p o s t le ) who comes to the a i d of one of the churches he founded by sharing some valuable lessons be has learned in ministry. He has an equal concern for both the pastor and H i s people, F o r c r e e d as well as conduct

6. I M P L I E D A U D I ENCE primarily to Tim o t h y , h i s t r u e s o n in the faith (1:2) and protege in pastoral ministry. H o w e ver . although the letter is personal, it is not private. Paul A s s u m e s that the church in Ephesus will also hear the letter and benefit from it instruction, Since it offers basic principles for minutry, 1 Timothy is of perpetual relevance for the church and especially Chris T ians it positions of S p i r i tual l e a d e rship

7. WHAT U N I F I E S T H E B O O K Paul's personal advice to Timothy as his friend and father in the faith, the apostle's overarching concern to combat fa l s e teaching and false teachers the ethical and theological contrast between good and bad spiri T u a l leadership in God' household, the church

8. The best place to learn Christianity is not in the classroom but in a close relationship with someone who knows Christ. The same principle holds true for Christian ministry: We learn spiritual leadership by watching the life and doctrine of a mature Christian leader. This was the training method that Jesus employed with his disciples and that t h e y i n t u r n p a s s e d O n t o o t h e r s

9. Paul's first letter to Timothy came nea r the end of thei r long mentoring relationship in ministry. Timothy had served as the apostle's companion and colleague for nearly twenty years (see Acts 16:1-3), and now he was in charge of his own church at Ephesus. As we listen to Paul's advice about how to handle various problems Timothy is facing in ministry, Paul becomes our mentor a s well

10. T H E S T R U CTURE The epistle opens with a greeting from an aging apostle to his young son in the faith (1:1-2) and closes with a personal exhortation and general benediction (6:20-21). In the middle he makes a clear statement of his purpose in writing (3:14-16). What follows is a brief outline to aid your reading and analysis of 1 Timothy:

11. T H E S T R U CTURE Theology (1:3-20), Paul urges Timothy to fulfill his ministerial calling to defend true doctrine against false teachers within the church. Liturgy (2:1-15). On the assumption that public worship helps pre serve the church from error, Paul commends mission-minded prayer for the men of the church (2:1-8) and modest submission for its women (2:9-15

12. T H E S T R U CTURE Polity (3:1-13). On the assumption that godly leadership is the best de fense against doctrinal error, Paul lists the spiritual qualifications for elders (or "overseers," 3:1-7), deacons (or "servants," 3:5-10, 12-13), and perhaps deaconesses (or "wives," 3:11 ) .

13. T H E S T R U CTURE Timothy's Training (4:1-16), Paul reiterates T i m o thy's charge and gives the young pastor personal instructions for his progress in ministry. In both public and private, he is called to counteract false teaching by the godliness of his example: "Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching" (4:16

14. T H E S T R U CTURE House Rules (5:1-6:2), Paul gives Timothy instructions for his pastoral relationships with and social responsibilities to young and old, men a n d w omen , m a s t e r a n d s l a v e s a n d s p e c ially w i d o w s ( 5 : 3 - 1 6 ) • Motives for Ministry (6:3-19). Paul contrasts the pride and greed that motivate false teachers with the righteousness, godliness, and content- ment to which Timothy should aspire as a true man of God.

15. K E Y WORDS A N D P H R A SES Charge (1:3, 18; 5:21: 6:17 [ESV): As an apostle, Paul gives Timothy authoritative commands. Other translations use command, urge Trustworthy saying (1:15: 3:1: 4-9): Paul affirms the reliability of these common doctrinal or practical statements from the early church. • Other key words that highlight major themes in the epistle are faith (which occurs nineteen times), godliness, doctrine, sound, and truth,

16. K E Y D O C T R I NE A N D T H E M E S • Eclesiology. The letter virtually provides a manual for church organization The Fall. Satan's deception of the woman brought sin into the world (2:13-14) • The Incarnation. Christ came in the flesh, lived a righteous life, and now in heaven (3:16)

17. Salvation. By the mercy of God, Jesus came to save even the very worst sin ners (1:15-16); he is the one, divinely appointed Mediator between un righteous sinners and a holy God (2:3-6)-the only Savior there is The Second Coming. At just the right time, lesus Christ will return ts carth in all the glory of heaven (6:13-16).

18. Contribution of the Book to the Bible's Story of Salvation in Christ • Paul spends less time talking about Christ here than he does in his other letters, preumably because Timothy was al nasty well grounded in the pupel. Nevertheless, Ped shares ha testi mony of the saving grace that Christ showed to him as the worst of mares (1/12-17) and offers a hymn of praise to beses as the Hisen, and ascended Christ (1).

19. He also emphasizes that salvation not the exclusive property of a small group of teachers who have special Anowledge: it is offered to everyone who believes in Jesus Chun 14.3 the Oor who gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone 1 2 4 1

20. Q U I C K VIEW OF 1 T I M O T HY Paul's main charge to Timothy to stop the false teaching of the false teachers ( 1 : 1 - 2 ) Paul's instructions for Timothy general principles that help promote and preserve sound doctime ( 2 : 1 - 3 1 6 ) More instructions for Timothy practical advice for a pestor's relationship with different groups of people in the church ( 4 : 1 - 6 : 2 1 )

21. A P P L Y ING T H E B O O K First Timothy is full of practical advice on issues we still face today: doc- trinal error, confusion over what constitutes proper worship, a lack of qualified leaders, materialism. Pay special attention to the instructions Paul gives to people who share your situation in life as a man, a woman, a boss, an employee, an elder, a deacon, and/or a pastor .

22. . At the same time, recognize that you may also find personal application in Paul's instruc- tions to others. For example, what Paul says about training for godliness applies to every Christian, not just to pastors. Similarly, the qualifica- tions for elders provide a useful checklist for every Christian man. Also pay attention to the guidelines given for the spiritual care of different kinds of people in the church, especially those with special needs, such as widows. Finally, take note of Paul's warnings to the wealthy and his in- structions for servant-hearted stewardship.

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