Paul encourages timothy to continue in faithfulness and offers his own life as an example for timothy to follow. 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. As the salutation indicates, paul is writing to timothy, a native of lystra in modern turkey. Nov 23, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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.
Timothy served as pauls representative to several churches 1 corinthians 4. Starting strongdoing whats right in the work of ministrya study of 1 timothy 1 3 purchase. For information about timothy, see the overview of the book of 1 timothy in the book of 1 timothy. For more information on timothy see introduction to 1 timothy. 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. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. 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. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. It is a final letter to a close friend and coworker. Acts records that his mother was a believer but his father was a greek acts 16.
Intro to 2 timothy biblica the international bible society. The book of 1 timothy prescription for a healthy church. 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. Paul had apparently led timothy to saving faith in christ 1 tim 1. Grace, mercy, peace, from god the father and christ jesus our lord. 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 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. 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. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Paul had been in house arrest but then set free and then arrested and put in the mamertine prison. The letter, traditionally ttributed to the apostle paul, consists mainly of counsels to his younger colleague and delegate timothy regarding. That the man of god may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works 2 timothy 4. 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. The term gnosis knowledge itself occurs in 1 timothy 6. May 07, 2020 timothy served as pauls representative to several churches 1 corinthians 4. Watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Constable historical background timothy apparently became a christian as a result of pauls missionary work in lystra acts 14. 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 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.
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. Paul explains that the issues that have arisen in ephesus are people sinning 1 timothy 1. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. 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. In contrast to his first imprisonment, when he lived in a rented.
White considered this chapter, aside from the salutation 1 timothy 1. Timothy received his name, which means one who honors god, from his mother eunice and grandmother. Timothys father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian. Book of first timothy overview insight for living ministries. Apparently, after his release hoped for in philemon 22 and philippians 1. There is a word of prophecy over him, the laying on of hands, and the impartation of a spiritual gift 1 timothy 1. His mother and grandmother lois had taught timothy the holy scriptures of the old testament.
Timothy is probably commissioned by paul and the elders in his home church of lystra. 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 inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to help christians in. The book of 1 timothy, one of the apostle pauls three pastoral epistles, provides a unique yardstick for churches to measure their conduct. 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. What he calls on timothy to do, he himself has done already. 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. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching.
Paul likely wrote 1 timothy during a fourth missionary journey not recorded in the book of acts. Timothy is also mentioned as being with paul when paul wrote several new testament letters2 corinthians, philippians, colossians, 1 and 2 thessalonians, and philemon. The internal evidence certainly supports paul as the author, especially references to his earlier life 1. Also distinctive about 1 timothy are its comments about women 1 tim. That the man of god may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Writing from an unknown location, paul wrote to timothy at ephesus to instruct him on how to lead the church there. The first epistle to timothy introduction author the apostle paul, as stated in the salutation 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. It was during this time that he wrote 2 timothy see chart, p. The historical background to the first letter to timothy. When paul left timothy in ephesus, he had specifically charged him to deal with some false teachers in the church 1.
Discover the basics of the book of 1 timothy with the esv study bible from crossway. Introduction to 1 and 2 timothy jesuswalk bible study series. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by virtue of the command of god our savior and of christ jesus our hope, 1 timothy 1. Title this is the first of two inspired letters paul wrote to his beloved son in the faith. He wrote 1 timothy during the short period between house arrest and. This book gives us a look at pauls instructions regarding the challenges timothy facedchallenges many pastors still face today. More than a decade prior to writing this letter, paul had first met timothy in the. 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. Timothy his name meaning honouring god was yet a young man 1 timothy 4. He was anxious to see his disciple timothy, before his death, and that timothy should bring mark with him 2 timothy 1.
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. Timothys father was greek, while his mother was a jewish. These are personal letters written to the young man timothy. Paul made timothy his helper during the three years that he was at ephesus. In that earlier letter, paul exhorted timothy to fight the good fight 1 timothy 1. Paul makes the connection between the speculators wanting to. 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. Intro to 1 timothy biblica the international bible society. The name of pauls friend timothy had often been joined to that of the apostle in the salutations of 2 corinthians 1. Ephesus was a wealthy and highly influential port city in the roman province of asia, renowned for its temple of artemis diana.
Early sources in church history that attribute this. Timothy, one of pauls longtime companions, who joined the apostle on his second missionary journey acts 16. But, timothys mom and grandmother were faithful jewish women who taught the old testament scriptures to this boy they loved so much acts 16. The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also offers practical and spiritual guidance to pastors and church leaders. View chuck swindolls chart of first timothy, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses.