The name of pauls friend timothy had often been joined to that of the apostle in the salutations of 2 corinthians 1. Introduction to 1 and 2 timothy jesuswalk bible study series. The historical background to the first letter to timothy. Ephesus was a wealthy and highly influential port city in the roman province of asia, renowned for its temple of artemis diana. He was anxious to see his disciple timothy, before his death, and that timothy should bring mark with him 2 timothy 1. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching. For information about timothy, see the overview of the book of 1 timothy in the book of 1 timothy. Starting strongdoing whats right in the work of ministrya study of 1 timothy 1 3 purchase. But, timothys mom and grandmother were faithful jewish women who taught the old testament scriptures to this boy they loved so much acts 16. When paul left timothy in ephesus, he had specifically charged him to deal with some false teachers in the church 1. White considered this chapter, aside from the salutation 1 timothy 1.
Timothy his name meaning honouring god was yet a young man 1 timothy 4. January 30, 20 paul wrote 1 timothy in order to advise his young coworker timothy concerning issues that were arising at the church in ephesus. Early sources in church history that attribute this. He was the son of a greek father but had a jewish mother named eunice. View chuck swindolls chart of first timothy, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. The book of 1 timothy, one of the apostle pauls three pastoral epistles, provides a unique yardstick for churches to measure their conduct. As the salutation indicates, paul is writing to timothy, a native of lystra in modern turkey. In 1 timothy, then, we deal with the nittygritty of the local church, with the emphasis that it is the character and caliber of her leaders that will determine whether the church is really a church of the lord jesus christ. In that earlier letter, paul exhorted timothy to fight the good fight 1 timothy 1. This book gives us a look at pauls instructions regarding the challenges timothy facedchallenges many pastors still face today. Timothy is probably commissioned by paul and the elders in his home church of lystra. That the man of god may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy 1 timothy 1 1paul, an apostle of christ jesus according to the commandment of god our savior, and of christ jesus, who is our hope, 2to timothy, my true child in the faith. What he calls on timothy to do, he himself has done already.
He wrote 1 timothy during the short period between house arrest and. In 1 timothy, paul shows timothy how to restore order and purpose to the church in. Download a free mp3 teaching series on 1 timothy here who was timothy. The internal evidence certainly supports paul as the author, especially references to his earlier life, and the close relationship between the author and timothy 1ti 1. Watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. May 07, 2020 timothy served as pauls representative to several churches 1 corinthians 4. Paul likely wrote 1 timothy during a fourth missionary journey not recorded in the book of acts. The book of 1 timothy prescription for a healthy church. Acts records that his mother was a believer but his father was a greek acts 16. There is a word of prophecy over him, the laying on of hands, and the impartation of a spiritual gift 1 timothy 1.
The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also offers practical and spiritual guidance to pastors and church leaders. Dont let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. Apparently, after his release hoped for in philemon 22 and philippians 1. Paul wrote to timothy to encourage him in his responsibility for overseeing the work of the ephesian church and possibly the other churches in the province of asia 1 timothy 1.
This quarter we will be studying two of pauls letters that are very different from most of the new testament 1 and 2 timothy. The term gnosis knowledge itself occurs in 1 timothy 6. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. In this case, it is helpful to have an understanding of the culture of ephesus where timothy was ministering as pauls envoy.
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. These are personal letters written to the young man timothy. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by virtue of the command of god our savior and of christ jesus our hope, 1 timothy 1. Grace, mercy, peace, from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Paul had apparently led timothy to saving faith in christ 1 tim 1. Timothy is also mentioned as being with paul when paul wrote several new testament letters2 corinthians, philippians, colossians, 1 and 2 thessalonians, and philemon.
Paul was concerned about the welfare of the churches during this time of persecution under nero, and he admonishes timothy to guard the gospel 1. Timothy received his name, which means one who honors god, from his mother eunice and grandmother. It is a final letter to a close friend and coworker. His mother and grandmother lois had taught timothy the holy scriptures of the old testament. The internal evidence certainly supports paul as the author, especially references to his earlier life 1. It was during this time that he wrote 2 timothy see chart, p. Nov 23, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The first epistle to timothy introduction author the apostle paul, as stated in the salutation 1.
Title this is the first of two inspired letters paul wrote to his beloved son in the faith. Intro to 1 timothy biblica the international bible society. The first epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as first timothy and often written 1 timothy, is one of three letters in the new testament of the bible often grouped together as the pastoral epistles, along with second timothy and titus. More than a decade prior to writing this letter, paul had first met timothy in the. Timothys father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian. The inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to help christians in. Intro to 2 timothy biblica the international bible society. This summary of the book of 1 timothy provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 timothy. The letter, traditionally ttributed to the apostle paul, consists mainly of counsels to his younger colleague and delegate timothy regarding. Timothys father was greek, while his mother was a jewish. First timothy is a letter to a young church leader with specific instructions on how to fight the good fight 1 ti 1 18.
In contrast to his first imprisonment, when he lived in a rented. Purpose, occasion, and background january 30, 20 paul wrote 1 timothy in order to advise his young coworker timothy concerning issues that were arising at the church in ephesus. Also distinctive about 1 timothy are its comments about women 1 tim. Well spoken of by the brethren at lystra and iconium, paul desired that the young disciple travel with him and therefore had him circumcised to accommodate jews they would seek to evangelize. Chapter 1 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus, according to the express command of god our savior, even christ jesus our source of confidence, 2 to timothy, a genuine student in doctrine. The first of pauls final series of letterswhich along with 2 timothy and titus are called the pastoral epistles1 timothy offers practical and pastoral advice from the aging apostle paul to a young pastor named timothy working in the church at ephesus.
Book of first timothy overview insight for living ministries. Timothy s father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian. For more information on timothy see introduction to 1 timothy. Paul introduces himself to timothy, noting that timothy is in ephesus for the purpose of instructing believers the correct gospel. Paul loved timothy dearly as a friend and as a companion, and he says of him, i have none likeminded, and calls timothy his son in the gospel. Constable historical background timothy apparently became a christian as a result of pauls missionary work in lystra acts 14. Discover the basics of the book of 1 timothy with the esv study bible from crossway. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Paul had been in house arrest but then set free and then arrested and put in the mamertine prison. That the man of god may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works 2 timothy 4. Timothy, one of pauls longtime companions, who joined the apostle on his second missionary journey acts 16. Timothy served as pauls representative to several churches 1 corinthians 4.
Paul encourages timothy to continue in faithfulness and offers his own life as an example for timothy to follow. Paul explains that the issues that have arisen in ephesus are people sinning 1 timothy 1. It seems that 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul to timothy sometime after his release from roman imprisonment as described at the end of the book of acts and was written from macedonia 1 timothy 1. The most striking feature of pauls encouragement comes when the aging apostle used a phrase that showed up prominently in his letter to timothy four years prior. Writing from an unknown location, paul wrote to timothy at ephesus to instruct him on how to lead the church there.
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