1 Timothy
Paul may have written 1 Timothy in these two locations.
What are Macedonia and Greece?
In 2:12, Paul proclaims this controversial teaching
"I do not permit a woman or to exercise authority over a man, but to be in silence"
In 1 Timothy, Paul urges Timothy to uphold pure teachings—insisting that only those who believe in this central figure can be saved—and to combat false teachers steering believers astray.
Who is Jesus Christ?
The letter of 1 Timothy was written as explicit instructions to this person
Who is Timothy?
Paul and Timothy had this kind of relationship
What is a (fatherly, mentor, disciple, counselor) relationship?
1 Timothy was likely written sometime between these years, shortly after Paul's release from prison.
What is A.D. 63 to 66?
In this famous verse, Paul refers to himself as "chief of sinners"
What is 1 Timothy 1:15
Paul emphasizes that church leaders must exemplify not only moral and spiritual qualification through personal discipline but also a commitment to caring for the vulnerable, such as these people groups
What are the sick, poor, and widowed?
1 Timothy was originally written in this Language
What is Koine Greek
This young pastor, though burdened by many hardships while leading the church in Ephesus, received a heartfelt letter from Paul urging him to resist false teachers and uphold gospel truth
Who is Timothy?
These are the two main viewpoints from which the purpose of 1 Timothy can be understood.
What are the personal viewpoint and the church perspective?
In chapter 3, Paul gives this many qualifications for someone to be the overseer of a church
16 qualifications
Besides teaching and safeguarding sound doctrine, church leaders in 1 Timothy are expected to serve faithfully and maintain this quality of personal conduct, ensuring they remain blameless in ministry
What is personal discipline?
1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus are all apart of this group of epistles
What is the Pastoral Epistles
Paul wrote 1 Timothy for this occasion
What is instructing Timothy?