Paul & Timothy
Timothy served as the pastor of this important port city in the Roman Empire
What is Ephesus?
This term describes a trusted guide who helps another believer grow in faith
What is a mentor
What is endless genealogies
Name one character quality Paul required of church leaders besides faithful
Possible Answers:
Self-controlled
Live wisely
Good reputation in and outside of the church
Hospitable
Able to teach
Manage his own family well
Gentle
Paul said this type of training hold benefits for both this life and the life to come
What is spiritual training
Timothy's mother and grandmother taught him the Hebrew Scriptures to disciple him, but his father was a _____________
What is Greek
This word describes teachings that contradict biblical truth
What is heresy
Some false teachers in Ephesus claimed Christians should avoid this God-given institution
What is marriage
According to Paul church leaders should not be.. (name two qualities)
What is lovers of money, violent, or drunkards
They wander from the faith, experience grief and ruin, and fall into many temptations
What is pastoring/leading the church faithfully
Which three New Testament books are known as the "Pastoral Epistles"?
What are 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus
According to 1 Timothy 4, false teachers also commanded people to avoid what?
What is certain foods
How should Timothy treat older men in the congregation
He should not rebuke them harshly but treat them as fathers
Instead of chasing money, Timothy was told to pursue..
Righteousness, faith, love, and gentleness
Why did Timothy undergo circumcision before traveling with Paul?
To avoid unnecessary barriers when ministering and sharing the gospel with the Jews
What is the biblical term for praying on behalf of another person?
What is intercession or interceding
Why were false teachings dangerous to the church? What were the false ideas causing?
They pulled people away from the Gospel and created division
According to 1 Timothy 2 pastors should pray regularly for all people as well as these two groups of people
What are kings and all those in authority
What can happen when a person handles God's word carelessly?
Misinterpretation, misapplication, and false teaching (leading others away from the gospel)
Which Roman emperor's persecution of Christians likely led to Paul's execution?
Who is Ceasar Nero
What field of study in theology helps Christians understand biblical interpretation what a biblical author originally intended to communicate?
How should Timothy treat younger women in the church? (must give the full biblical description)
He should treat them with all purity as sisters
Jesus serves as our perfect _______________ interceding for all believers constantly because he is fully God and fully human.
What is our Mediator