What?
What is Doctrine?
Teaching
Who was Onesimus?
A slave who ran away from his master
What is 2 characteriscs all deacons should have?
Worthy of respect
Sincere
Not given to much wine
Not greedy for dishonest gain
Keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience.
Be tested (proved)
7. Blameless
8. Women should be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers, temperate (sober-minded), trustworthy.
9. Be faithful to his wife
10. Manage children and house well
According to Titus’ letter, who should teach the younger women in the church?
Older women
Once lost in chains, both bound and flawed,
He found new life and turned to God,
From burdened past to brother dear,
Restored in grace, no longer fear.
Onesimus
What is the definition of "minister"?
Servant
Who was Philemon?
He lived in Colossae and was a leader in the church there. He was the owner of Onesimus.
What are the characteristics the overseers should have? (List at least 5)
Where was Titus when Paul wrote to him?
Crete
A steady hand on island shores,
Where discord stirred and truth was torn,
With quiet strength he shaped the way,
A faithful guide where faith was born.
Titus
What is the theme of 1 and 2 Timothy?
Leadership in the Church
Who was Titus?
He was a gentile who became a Christian with the help of Paul. He was Paul's representative in the Island of Crete.
What is the advice Paul gave Timothy about teaching teachers? (list at least 2)
1 Timothy 4:12: Be an example
1 Timothy 4:13: devote yourself to public reading, preaching and teaching.
1 Timothy 4:14: use your spiritual gifts to help others
2 Timothy 1:13: Keep what Paul taught him as the pattern of sound teaching
2 Timothy 3:16: Use God’s inspired Word to teach, rebuke, correct, and train in righteousness.
Why did Paul write to Philemon?
He wrote to Philemon asking him to accept Onesimus back as a favor to him and also because Onesimus had repented. Paul hoped that Philemon could forgive Onesimus and accept him back now as a brother in Christ.
A youthful heart of mixed descent,
Both Jew and Greek in spirit bent,
With gentle faith and courage grown,
He served though trials made him known.
Timothy
What was the problem Titus was facing in the church?
A group of false teachers stirred up trouble on Crete by teaching false doctrines, and Titus had to stand his ground against them and teach the truth.
Who was Timothy?
His father was Greek, his mother was Jewish. He was probably from Lystra and became Paul's disciple. His mother and grandmother faith had a great influence on him.
List at least two of Paul’s instructions to Timothy about worship.
1 Timothy 2:1–2: Pray for everyone Including government officials.
1 Timothy 2:8: Lift up holy hands in prayer, without wrath and doubting
1 Timothy 2:9–10: Women should dress modestly and do good works
1 Timothy 4:13: Read the word, exhort others, and teach the truth (doctrine)
1 Timothy 4:14: Use your spiritual gifts.
2 Timothy 2:20–21: Be a useful vessel (instrument) of God.
2 Timothy 2:22: Flee evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace.
Exaplain what the book of Philemon teaches us about forgiveness.
We should be willing to forgive others when they wrong us.
A gracious host with open door,
Whose love refreshed the weary poor,
A heart once urged to mercy’s call,
To welcome back and pardon all.
Philemon