1:3-7 False Teachers
Where is Timothy supposed to stay?
Ephesus
what is the backdrop in which verses 13 and 14 are read?
Gen 2 and 3
What does “teachers of the law” suggest?
a Jewish source for the false teachings
what are immoral widows deemed as if they make their own money?
dead
what is at the core of the False teacher's disbelief?
inability to trust in God’s plan
what is the goal of Timothy’s mission in 1:3-7?
love
what is being reflected by the modest dress of the women?
their godly faith
What did a typical Christian woman wear?
stola
How does Mounce split the women passages?
v8-10 and v11-15
What is the irony of the false teachers?
they teach what they can’t understand
what have the false teachers turned to?
meaningless talk and speculation
what two ideas in this passage are still relevant today?
men should resolve their anger because it is a sin and women are to dress modestly
what are some characteristics of the “new woman”?
elaborate hairstyles, gold and pearl jewelry and wearing togas
what is the original word for ‘command’ used in 1:4?
parangello
Was the policy of lifting your hands while praying in public limited to men only?
No women also participated
what is the threefold aspect of Christian faith?
pure heart, good conscience and sincere faith
which two commentators view women as untrustworthy and arrogant?
Leifeld and Towner
why does Paul prohibit wealthy women from teaching men?
Their arrogance and association with false teaching
What is Mounce's view on Women in the church?
they are not to teach and instead bear children for God’s glory
What is the difference between how the Greek outward appear, and how Christians should?
Greek - lavish dress, expensive jewelry
Christians - good deeds