1 Timothy 2013 Commentary

Paul’s missionary journeys and imprisonments, from about AD 48-68

Tod Kennedy

Paul’s first three missionary trips are recorded in Acts. Paul and Barnabus began the first missionary trip (about AD 48-49) from Syrian Antioch. They sailed to Salamis and Paphos on the island of Cyprus, then went on to Perga, Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lycaonia, Lystra, and Derbe. They returned through Lystra, Iconium, Syrian Antioch, Perga, Attalia, Seleucia, and back to Syrian Antioch (Acts 13-14). First journey 1,400 miles (2,250 km). Second journey 2,800 miles (4,500 km). Third journey 2,700 miles (4,340 km). Fourth journey to Rome 2,250 (3,620 km). Approximately with a total of 9,150 miles (14,700 km).
On the second trip (about AD 50-52) Paul and Silas left Syrian Antioch and traveled to Tarsus, Derbe, Lystra (recruited Timothy), Iconium, Pisidian Antioch, Mysia, Troas, Samothrace, Neapolis, Philippi, Amphipolis, Appollonia, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, Corinth, Cenchrea, Ephesus, and Caesarea. They returned to Syrian Antioch (Acts 15.36-18.22).
Paul’s third trip (about AD 53-57) also began from Syrian Antioch. He visited Tarsus, Derbe, Lystra, Iconium, Antioch, Ephesus, Troas, Philippi, Amphipolis, Thessalonica, Berea, Athens, Corinth, and Cenchrea. He retraced his steps back through Berea, Thessalonica, Apollonia, Amphipolis, Philippi, and Neapolis, to Troas, Assos, Mitylene, Chios, Samos, and Ephesus. Then after a stop in Miletus, he hurried on to Jerusalem by way of Cos, Rhodes, and Patara (Acts 18.23-21.16).
Toward the end of his third missionary trip Paul was determined to go to Jerusalem even though he was aware of the Jews’ rampant religious pride and self righteousness which made them violently opposed to him and his message. He was arrested in Jerusalem. He lost his freedom (Acts 21.27-40). He gave his defense before the Jewish population (Acts 22.1-21) and before the Sanhedrin (Acts 22.30-23.10). Another conspiracy formed against Paul (Acts 23.12-22) so the authorities sent him to Caesarea where he was confined for two years (Acts 23.23 through Acts 26, about summer 57 to summer 59). He appealed to Caesar (Acts 25.11), so Roman authorities sent him to Rome where he was confined for two more years (Acts 28.30, about winter 60 to winter 62). While in Rome he was chained by the hand to a praetorian guardsman day and night (See JB Lightfoot’s St. Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians, 1-29).
- “According to Roman custom he was bound by the hand to the soldier who guarded him, and was never left alone by day or night. As soldiers would relieve guard in constant succession, the praetorians one by one were brought into communication with the ‘prisoner of Jesus Christ,’ and thus he was able to affirm that his bonds had borne witness to the Gospel ‘throughout the imperial regiments.'” (Lightfoot, page 8-9).
Paul was under great pressure, but he continued to live within God’s plan for him, and so applied Bible doctrine in his life. In the middle of great pressure, testing, and suffering Paul was an effective servant of Christ, and he was stable, content, and happy (Ephesians 3.1; Philippians 1.12-16; 4.11-14; Philemon 1, 22).
When Paul was released in AD 62 from the first Roman imprisonment he went east to Macedonia and possibly Asia Minor (1 Timothy 1.3; Philemon 22. About AD 62-64).
He apparently then went west to Spain—see his desire to go to Spain in Romans 15:14-28, though Paul wrote this before his Caesarian and first Roman imprisonment. About AD 64-66. Also see 1 Clement 5 from which scholars believe that Paul traveled to Spain or even Britain. First Clement was likely written around 100 AD, and was written from the church at Rome to the church of Corinth.
- CHAP. V.—NO LESS EVILS HAVE ARISEN FROM THE SAME SOURCE IN THE MOST RECENT TIMES. THE MARTYRDOM OF PETER AND PAUL. But not to dwell upon ancient examples, let us come to the most recent spiritual heroes. Let us take the noble examples furnished in our own generation. Through envy and jealousy, the greatest and most righteous pillars [of the Church] have been persecuted and put to death. Let us set before our eyes the illustrious apostles. Peter, through unrighteous envy, endured not one or two, but numerous labours; and when he had at length suffered martyrdom, departed to the place of glory due to him. Owing to envy, Paul also obtained the reward of patient endurance, after being seven times thrown into captivity, compelled to flee, and stoned. After preaching both in the east and west, he gained the illustrious reputation due to his faith, having taught righteousness to the whole world, and come to the extreme limit of the west, and suffered martyrdom under the prefects. Thus was he removed from the world, and went into the holy place, having proved himself a striking example of patience. (“The First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians”, The Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume I: The Apostolic Fathers With Justin Martyr and Irenaeus, ed. Alexander Roberts, James Donaldson and A. Cleveland Coxe. Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Company, 1885).
After the trip to the West Paul revisited the eastern Mediterranean area (1 Timothy 3.14-15; 2 Timothy 4.13,19,20; Titus 1.5; 3.12. About AD 66-67).
Paul was soon arrested again and taken to Rome where he was executed, about spring AD 68 (2 Timothy 1.15-18; 2.9; 4.12, 16-17; 4.9,13,21 with 1.2).

1 Timothy Chapter Titles and Summaries

“Instruction about ministry and conduct in the church to Timothy, overseers, deacons, and the church”

Tod Kennedy 2014

Chapter Titles

Paul’s philosophy of ministry
Pray for leaders; godly women
Overseers, deacons, and conduct in the church
Departure from the faith; train for godliness
Respectfully challenge; widows; elders
Slaves and masters, godliness, money

Summaries

Chapter 1, Paul’s philosophy of ministry

Paul gives his biblical philosophy for ministry as it applies to Timothy in Ephesus and the problems there (1 Timothy 1:1-5). The problems stemmed from the failed on-site leadership (1 Timothy 1:6-11). Paul then gives his own brief biographical sketch that emphasizes God’s grace, strength, mercy, and appointment to the ministry (1 Timothy 1:12-17). He concludes by instructing Timothy to faithfully carry out his ministry and specifically fight the good fight, keep his faith and a good conscience (1 Timothy 1:18-20).

Chapter 2, Pray for others; godly women

Paul, in chapter 2, instructs Timothy about two topics that he will need to teach the believers at Ephesus. First, that the men pray and give God thanks in the church assembly (2:1-8), and why prayer is important. Paul says this prayer is important so that believers can live in a way that furthers the message of salvation through Christ Jesus, the mediator between God and mankind (1 Timothy 2:3-7). The second topic is how women are to act in the church assembly and the home. If men are the leaders and teachers in church what do the women do? Paul writes that women are to adorn themselves with godliness, quietly receive instruction, and fulfill the role of wife and mother (1 Timothy 2:9-15).

Chapter 3, Overseers, deacons, and conduct in the church

Paul continues his instruction to the leaders in the church by describing the character of overseers (1 Timothy 3:1-7, episkopos) and deacons and their wives (1 Timothy 3:8-13, diakonos). Paul writes so that Timothy will know how the church leaders and their wives are to conduct themselves in the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth (1 Timothy 3:14-16).

Chapter 4, Departure from the faith; train for godliness

Even though believers are part of the church which has the truth, as time goes on some will depart from the faith by promoting false doctrines (1 Timothy 4:1-5). Timothy is to teach the believers sound doctrine, warn against worldly fables, and promote godliness (1 Timothy 4:6-11). Paul then encourages Timothy to be an example himself. Furthermore, Timothy should attend to reading, exhortation, and teaching the Scripture,and while doing this minister with his spiritual gift and continue on in his own Christian life (1 Timothy 4:12-16).

Chapter 5, Respectfully challenge; widows; elders

Paul now instructs Timothy about how to treat people in the church. First, correct older men, younger men, older women, and younger women according to their age and honor due them (1 Timothy 5:1-2). Then, what about widows? Children and grandchildren have the first responsibility to the widows. Godly widows 60 years and older who are alone may be supported by the church. Younger widows should marry or be supported by a related woman believer (1 Timothy 5:3-16). The church elders who do a good job of leading the church deserve to be paid well, especially those who work hard at teaching the Scripture (1 Timothy 5:17-18). And, be careful about any accusations made against elders, and do not appoint men to the ministry who are not ready (1 Timothy 5:19-25).

Chapter 6, Slaves and masters, godliness, money

Slavery was part of the Roman world. Believing slaves had a responsibility and a testimony to their unbelieving and believing masters (1 Timothy 6:1-2). Paul then warns against those who reject sound teaching from Jesus and also his own teaching that bring about godliness (1 Timothy 6:3-5). Paul continues by saying that godliness yields greater gain than money, the love of which brings much evil (1 Timothy 6:6-10). Paul then reminds Timothy to stay away from greed, and instead fight the fight of faith, hold to eternal life, and keep the commandment until the Lord Jesus Christ comes back at the time God the Father chooses (1 Timothy 6:11-16). Paul continues with more instructions about money. It is not to be the hope in life, but simply supplied by God to some for enjoyment and good works (1 Timothy 6:17-19). Paul concludes by leaving Timothy with two challenges: guard what God has entrusted to him, and to stay out of useless arguments (1 Timothy 6:20-21).

1 Timothy 1 Argument, Outline, Doctrines, Applications

1 Timothy Chapter Titles

Paul’s philosophy of ministry
Pray for leaders; godly women
Overseers, deacons, and conduct in the church
Departure from the faith; train for godliness
Respectfully challenge; widows; elders
Slaves and masters, godliness, money

Chapter title: Paul’s philosophy of ministry

Summary of Chapter 1

Paul gives his biblical philosophy for ministry as it applies to Timothy in Ephesus and the problems there (1 Timothy 1:1-5). The problems stemmed from the failed on-site leadership—their interest in non biblical ideas, their personal beliefs and views, and their faulty responses to the people (1 Timothy 1:6-11). Paul then gives his own brief biographical sketch that emphasizes God’s grace, strength, mercy, and appointment to the ministry (1 Timothy 1:12-17). He concludes by instructing Timothy to faithfully carry out his ministry and specifically fight the good fight, keep his faith and a good conscience (1 Timothy 1:18-20).

Outline

1 Timothy 1:1-2. Paul writes to Timothy, whom he met years before in Lystra (a town in south central Asia Minor) when Timothy was a young man (Acts 16:1-2). Paul built up Timothy in the faith and eventually delegated ministry and authority to Jesus Christ. Doctrines include: Paul, Apostleship, Timothy, Ministry, Christology, Paterology (God the Father), Grace, Mercy, Peace, Temporary Spiritual Gifts.
1 Timothy 1:3-11. Paul urged Timothy to stay on in Ephesus (1 Timothy 1:3) and details the source of the trouble that Timothy must stop—useless and misleading teaching (1 Timothy 1:3,4,6.7). Doctrines include: 1 Timothy 1:3-4, False Doctrine, Preparation of Believers (through gifted men, word of God, Holy Spirit, faith, tests and service within the sphere of the local church), Importance of the Bible; 1 Timothy 1.4b-6, Revelation-Inspiration-Illumination-Communication, Pastor and Teacher, Teacher, Equipping of the Saints, Spiritual Growth, Ministry and Love; 1 Timothy 1:7-11, Preparation for Ministry, Strange and Petty Doctrines, Ministry, Spiritual Gifts, Mosaic Law, Morality, Sin, God, Gospel.
1 Timothy 1:12-17. Paul reviews his spiritual journey from the time he was motivated by religion to violently oppose Jesus Christ until he believed in Jesus Christ and the changes that happened in his life. He begins with thanks (1 Timothy 1:12) and ends with doxology (1 Timothy 1:17). Doctrines include: 1 Timothy 1:12, Christology, Spiritual Gifts, God’s Attributes, and Ministry; 1 Timothy 1:13-14, Mercy, Grace, Faith, Love, Ministry, Position in Christ, Basic Techniques of the Christian life (Umbrella Doctrine); 1 Timothy 1:15-16, Gospel, Tenses and Kinds of Salvation, Christology, Incarnation, Unlimited Atonement; 1 Timothy 1:17, God’s Attributes, Worship.
1 Timothy 1:18-20. Paul concludes his initial instructions for Timothy by reminding him to faithfully carry out his ministry as Paul taught him in 1 Timothy 1:3-11. Paul specifically names three things for Timothy to keep in mind: fight the good fight, keep his faith, and keep a good conscience. Doctrines include: Spiritual Warfare, Angelic Conflict, Ordination; Christian Way of Life, Ministry, Conscience, The Faith, Spiritual Shipwreck; Divine Discipline.

1 Timothy 1, Applications, So What?

1 Timothy 1:1-2. Follow the spiritual leadership that God has placed over you. If you have troubled with this, then ask yourself why? Is the problem with you. Is the problem with the spiritual leader. Is the leadership biblical? If you cannot, then find someone you can learn from and obey. Be teachable. Learn the lessons taught.
1 Timothy 1:3-4. Teach correct doctrine. This means to study, think, walk by the Holy Spirit, and believe God. Be teachable from God and from others. Do not get sidetracked to strange, though interesting teachings or to myths or stories that have developed over time and some people take as biblical truth or to endless genealogies that might be interesting but are of no value.
1 Timothy 1:5. Develop love for one another; build a good conscience and follow it; be genuine (not play acting or dramatic) in your faith. See 1 Peter 1:22 (love and faith)and Romans 9:1 (conscience).
1 Timothy 1:9-10. Here we have a partial list of sins that biblical law prohibits, and which Paul included in his letter to Timothy. We ought to use this list to guide our behavior.
1 Timothy 1:11. Faithfully follow through on what God has entrusted you with—your family, church, work, Christian life.
1 Timothy 1:12. Thank God consistently for giving you a Christian ministry and the energy and ability to do it.
1 Timothy 1:14. Trust God to supply what you need in your Christian life and service. Our faith needs to grow and our love needs to grow. God favors us with the ability.
1 Timothy 1:16. Be patient with those to whom you witness and to those whom you teach. Some take longer to respond.
1 Timothy 1:17. Recognize God for whom he is and what he does for you and others. Take him into account and thank him and honor him.
1 Timothy 1:18. Faithfully serve in your area of gift and ability. Engage in the Christian life. There will be opposition. Think biblically and act biblically.
1 Timothy 1:19. Continue to believe God in whatever circumstances you find yourself. Build a good conscience and follow your conscience.

1 Timothy 2, Argument, Outline, Summary Doctrines, Applications

Paul’s philosophy of ministry
Pray for others; godly women
Overseers, deacons, and conduct in the church
Departure from the faith; train for godliness
Respectfully challenge; widows; elders
Slaves and masters, godliness, money

Chapter title: Pray for leaders; godly women

Argument of Chapter two

Paul, in chapter 2, instructs Timothy about three topics. First, that the men pray and give God thanks in the church assembly and why this prayer is important—it pleases God (1 Timothy 2:1-3). Second, this prayer is important so that believers can live in a way that furthers the message of salvation through Christ Jesus, the mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:4-8). The third topic is how women are to act in the church assembly and the home. If men are the leaders and teachers in church, what do the women do? Paul writes that women are to adorn themselves with godliness, quietly receive instruction, and fulfill the role of wife and mother (1 Timothy 2:9-15).

Outline

1 Timothy 2:1-3. Paul instructs Timothy that the men (2:8) should pray, especially when the church is assembled, for all people (generic man, ανθρωπος anthropos), kings, and those in authority so that believers are free to live in a way that furthers the message of salvation through Christ Jesus, and this pleases God. Doctrines include prayer, authority, divine institutions, biblical principles for society in nations, godliness.
1 Timothy 2:4-8. This message of salvation, which governs Paul’s apostolic ministry to the Gentiles, is that Christ Jesus, the Savior, is the mediator between God and mankind, and since God desires all men (people ανθρωπος anthropos) to be saved—to believe in him—and then to know God’s truth, men (male ανηρ aner) are to pray. Doctrines include Christology, God’s will, mediator, unlimited atonement, reconciliation, sin barrier, salvation (kinds, tenses, unity), spiritual gifts, knowledge of God’s word, ministry, equipping of the saints, prayer, relationships among believers, mental attitude sins, sins of the tongue.
1 Timothy 2:9-15. The women also have a vital role in church and the home: they are to adorn themselves with godliness, quietly receive instruction, and fulfill the role of wife and mother. Furthermore, a woman finds her dignity and God’s fulfillment through motherhood if they continue in the Christian life. Doctrines include inner beauty, good works, godliness, spiritual life definitions, creation, fall, role of women in authority and teaching, role of women in the home.

Main truths to remember from 1 Timothy 2

Pray for all people, even for political leaders. It is important so we may live godly lives that represent God.
God wants people to be saved and learn God’s word.
Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and mankind.
A woman’s good works are more important than jewels and fancy clothes.
Women learn in church under the teacher’s authority.
A woman’s role and fulfillment is wife and mother rather than as pastor and teacher.

1 Timothy 2, Summary Doctrines, Applications

Prayer is to be a way of life. Besides request, pray should include thanks to God (1 Timothy 2:1).
Pray for all people, for national leaders, and for all in authority in various positions in life. The purpose is that believers may live right within society, and so be good witnesses (1 Timothy 2:1-4).
Believers, through living a godly and dignified life, become channels for witness to everlasting salvation and exposure to biblical doctrine (1 Timothy 2:2-4).
God wants all people to gain everlasting salvation and after that to learn God’s truth, Bible doctrine (1 Timothy 2:3-4).
Jesus Christ is the one and only mediator between God and man. As mediator he gave himself in man’s place to reconcile all to God, with specific benefit to those who believe the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 2:5-6).
Paul was appointed to proclaim that Jesus is the mediator so that men and women may gain everlasting life. His primary ministry was to Gentiles. Prayer supports Paul’s ministry (1 Timothy 2:7-8). We also have this privilege to proclaim everlasting salvation according to other Scripture.
God has roles or emphases for both men and women. To the men he gives spiritual leadership for church that includes prayer and Bible teaching (1 Timothy 2:8). To the women he gives the roll of godly inner beauty, to be teachable, and the role of wife and mother (1 Timothy 2:9-16).
Paul specifically says that God created both Adam and Eve, an historical event (1 Timothy 2:13).
Paul also clearly says that Adam and Eve fell by sin. This is the fall of mankind, also an historical event (1 Timothy 2:14).

1 Timothy 3 Summary: Argument, Outline, Doctrines, and Applications

Paul’s philosophy of ministry
Pray for others; godly women
Overseers, deacons, and conduct in the church
Departure from the faith; train for godliness
Respectfully challenge; widows; elders
Slaves and masters, godliness, money

Argument

Chapter 3, Overseers, deacons, Christology

Paul continues his instruction to the leaders in the church by describing the character of overseers (1 Timothy 3:1-7, episkopos) and deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13, diakonos). Paul writes so that Timothy will know how he and the church leaders and their wives are to conduct themselves in the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth, which is built upon Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 3:14-16).

1 Timothy 3.1-7, Overseer επισκοπης character

Not open to condemnation
Faithful to wife in marriage
Level headed, self controlled
Discreet, reasonable
Orderly, well behaved
Hospitable
Skillful in teaching
Not drink too much
Not a bully or violent
Fair and courteous
Peaceable
Not love money
Leads good household
Leads children well
Not new convert
Good reputation with unbelievers.

1 Timothy 3.8-10, 12-13, Deacon διακονος

Worthy of respect, dignified
No devious speech, not insincere
Not drink too much
Not greedy for dishonest gain
Honestly holds the faith
First tested and approved
If no reason for reproach, let them serve
Faithful to wife in marriage
Leads children and home well
Deacons who serve well secure great standing and boldness in the faith

Timothy 3.11. women who serve in the church, possibly wives of deacons. Doubt they are deaconesses.

dignified, worthy of respect
not gossips, do not slander
self-controlled, temperate, level headed
faithful, trustworthy, dependable in all they do.
See 1 Timothy 5.11-15 and 2 Timothy 3.6-7 for the high ethical standards for women in general. See 1 Timothy 2.9-15 for limitations on the service of women. Some refer to Romans 16.1 where Phoebe is called a διακονος diakonos (agent, assistant, attendant, servant, or deacon).

Outline

1 Timothy 3:1-7. The character standard for an overseer is high, and includes monogamy, his attitude, how he works with people, his ability to teach, his ability to lead his home, his habits, his maturity, and his reputation.
1 Timothy 3:8-13. The character standard for a deacon is also high, and includes personal dignity, honesty, self control, honestly hold the doctrines of the faith, have passed a period of testing, have a good wife, and his children and home life.
1 Timothy 3:14-16. Paul writes so Timothy and other leaders will know how to act (αναστρεφω) in the church of the living God which is built upon the mystery of godliness—Jesus Christ. Paul delegated to Timothy the job of correcting and strengthening the church at Ephesus. This letter is the instruction for that job.

Summary of prominent doctrines from 1 Timothy 3

1 Timothy 3.1-7. The overseer ἐπίσκοπος episkopos is an admirable office. He is also called an elder and a pastor. The character requirements are high. They include his attitude, how he works with people, his ability to teach, his ability to lead his home, his habits, his maturity, and his reputation From Acts 20.17, 28; Titus 1.5,7; 1 Peter 5.1-4 the pastor is also an elder and an overseer. Doctrine of pastor and teacher. Pastor overseer needs training and guidance before taking the position.
Deacons διακονος diakonos also have a high standard: dignity, honesty, self control, believe the doctrines of the faith, passed a period of testing, marriage and home life. Good deacons earn a good reputation and boldness to serve the faith (1 Timothy 3.8-13). Doctrine of deacon.
The overseerer needs to be taught how to act and serve in his capacity of church leadership (1 Timothy 3.15). He is to be diligent to study God’s word (2 Timothy 2.15), faithfully teach God’s word (1 Timothy 4.11-15), and be an example (1 Timothy 4.12).
The church is God’s church. It is composed of all believers in Jesus Christ from Pentecost in Acts 2 until the removal of the church to heaven as taught in 1 Corinthians 15.51-55. Believers are immediately baptized by the Holy Spirit into the body of Christ and are said to be in Christ (1 Corinthians 12.13; Ephesians 1.22-23). The church people are the protectors and proclaimers of God’s word (1 Timothy 3.15). Doctrine of the church.
A summary of Christology is presented in the hymn or creed of 1 Timothy 3.16. He accomplished his work, his work was made known, and he was recognized and accepted. Jesus became man, angels saw him and he was proclaimed, and he was believed and accepted into heaven. Doctrine of Christology.

Doctrines and Applications

Overseer, elder, pastor and teacher (1 Timothy 3.1-7).
Deacon (1 Timothy 3.8-13).
Church (1 Timothy 3.15).
Wives of deacons, and women in church service (1 Timothy 3.11).
Christian service (1 Timothy 3.13).
Instructions and warnings about the character of church leaders (1 Timothy 3).
Morality is important in church leaders (1 Timothy 3).

1 Timothy 4, Argument and Outline

Tod Kennedy 2013

Paul’s philosophy of ministry
Pray for others; godly women
Overseers, deacons, and conduct in the church
Departure from the faith; train for godliness
Respectfully challenge; widows; elders
Slaves and masters, godliness, money

1 Timothy 4, Departure from the faith; train for godliness

Argument

Even though believers are part of the church which has the truth, as time goes on some will depart (revolt) from the faith by promoting false doctrines (1 Timothy 4:1-5). Timothy is to warn believers about false doctrine and teach sound doctrine, warn against worldly fables, and promote godliness, because God our savior is our hope (1 Timothy 4:6-11). Paul then encourages Timothy to be an example himself. Furthermore, Timothy should attend to reading, exhortation, and teaching the Scripture, and while doing this minister with his spiritual gift and continue on in his own Christian life (1 Timothy 4:12-16).

Outline

1 Timothy 4.1-5. As time goes on some will depart from the biblical faith. They will pay attention to false teachers and false doctrine. Those who pay attention to these false teachers and doctrine will harden their own conscience and viewpoint so they turn against God and the apostles’ doctrine. Two prominent areas that they attack are marriage and food.
1 Timothy 4.6-11. Timothy is to teach, warn, and promote godliness. He is to reject legendary myths. They are meaningless. Physical exercise is good but spiritual exercise for godliness is much more valuable, so Timothy should teach toward godliness. With godliness one is focusing on the living God.
1 Timothy 4.12-16. Paul encourages Timothy to be an example for believers, and also to continue with his public ministry. The way he personally acts and what he does in his public ministry are important. Personally, he is to demonstrate good speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. In his ministry he is to have public reading of the Scripture, exhort, teach, use his spiritual gift, and stay strong in his life and teaching.

Select biblical doctrines

People will defect from the biblical faith by paying attention to teachers influenced by deceiving spirits and doctrines that these teach promote.
Marriage is good and we are free to eat what God has provided.
Thank God for the food and eat with gratitude. God sanctifies the food.
Warn those you teach about false teachers and false doctrines.
Train for godliness. That is more valuable than physical training. Godliness is Christian behavior that reflects biblical beliefs and attitudes.
Paul lists 10 things for Timothy to do.

1 Timothy 5, Argument, Outline, Select Doctrines, So What Applications?

Chapter Titles for 1 Timothy

Paul’s philosophy of ministry
Pray for others; godly women
Overseers, deacons, and conduct in the church
Departure from the faith; train for godliness
Respectfully challenge; widows; elders
Slaves and masters, godliness, money

Chapter 5, Respectfully challenge; widows; elders

Argument

Outline

1 Timothy 5:1-2. Instructions about how to correct older men, younger men, older women, and younger women according to their age and honor due them.
1 Timothy 5.3-16. Instructions about widows—who has first responsibility, church support of widows, and young widows.
1 Timothy 5.17-25. Instructions about church elders—paying them, accusations against them, warning about appointing men to the ministry who are not ready, and their sins and good deeds will become apparent.

Select Biblical Doctrines

Leadership, Correction, encouragement, and respect for the congregation, Support of widows, Widows, Elder-Pastor-Teacher, Payment for ministry, Accusations against elders, Ordination, Sins and good deeds.

So What? Applications

Correction—when it is necessary to correct church people, do so respectfully and honorably, and consider their age, responsibility, and gender.
Widows—determine if they have a family, are alone and need care, their Christian life, whether godly or pleasure seeking, age, Christian service, suitable for remarriage, and if any may have a related woman to help them.
Elders—they deserve double honor for work at preaching and teaching. If accusations are raised against an elder handle them carefully and with proper evidence. Be cautious about ordaining a person to the ministry.
One’s outer Christian life reflects one’s inner life—sins, good works, and bad works.

1 Timothy 6, Argument, Outline, Select Doctrines, So What Applications?

Tod Kennedy 2013-2015

Chapter Titles for 1 Timothy

Paul’s philosophy of ministry
Pray for leaders; godly women
Overseers, deacons, and conduct in the church
Departure from the faith; train for godliness
Respectfully challenge; widows; elders
Slaves and masters, godliness, money

Chapter 6, Slaves and masters, godliness, money

Outline

1 Timothy 6.1-2. Believing slaves had a responsibility and a testimony to their unbelieving and believing masters.
1 Timothy 6.3-5. Paul then warns against those who reject sound teaching from Jesus and his own teaching that agrees with godliness.
1 Timothy 6.6-10. Paul continues by saying that godliness combined with contentment brings greater profit than money. The obsessive love of money brings all kinds of evil.
1 Timothy 6.11-16. Paul then reminds Timothy to stay away from greed, and instead fight the fight of faith, hold to eternal life, and keep the commandment until the Lord Jesus Christ comes back at the time God the Father chooses.
1 Timothy 6:17-19. Paul continues with more instructions about money. It is not to be the hope in life, but simply supplied by God to some for enjoyment and good works.
1 Timothy 6.20-21. Paul concludes by leaving Timothy with two challenges: guard what God has entrusted to him, and to stay out of useless arguments.

Select Biblical Doctrines

Slavery 1, authority and our witness 1-2, different doctrine 3, sound doctrine 3, godliness 3,5,6, contentment 6, money and greed 9-10, wandered from the faith 10, self induced misery 10, fight of faith 12, eternal life 12, application of God’s word 14, Jesus Christ’s second coming 14, God’s nature 15-16, fixing hope on God 17, God provides for us 17, good works 18, giving 18, rewards 19, guard the trust 20, avoid useless arguing 20, spiritual regression 21, grace greetings 21.

So What? Applications. See main lessons to remember from 1 Timothy 6

Main Lessons to remember from 1 Timothy 1-6, 2015

1 Timothy chapter titles

Paul’s philosophy of ministry
Pray for leaders; godly women
Overseers, deacons, and conduct in the church
Departure from the faith; train for godliness
Respectfully challenge; widows; elders
Slaves and masters, godliness, money

Main lessons to remember from 1 Timothy 1, Paul’s philosophy of ministry

Spiritual leaders should focus on doing God’s will for the ministry and doing it believing God to work, rather than focusing on strange doctrines, fables, and useless genealogies. Emphasizing these speculations instead of well supported doctrine does not build up people. 1 Timothy 1.4
Spiritual leaders have a goal for their instruction. That goal is to develop love, a good conscience, and genuine faith in those they instruct. 1 Timothy 1.5
God provides grace, love, and faith for believers in ministry. 1 Timothy 1.14
Christ Jesus came to save sinners and this salvation is by faith and for eternal life. 1 Timothy 1.15-16
We are to fight the good fight (serving God), and we do that by maintaining our faith and a good conscience. 1 Timothy 1.18-19
Some believers will turn against maintaining their faith and a good conscience. 1 Timothy 1.19-20

Main lessons to remember from 1 Timothy 2, Pray for leaders; godly women

Pray for all people, even for political leaders. It is important so we may live godly lives that genuinely represent God. 1 Timothy 2.1-2
God wants people to be saved and learn God’s word. 1 Timothy 2.4
Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and mankind. 1 Timothy 2.5-6
A woman’s good works are more important than jewels and fancy clothes. 1 Timothy 2.9-10
Women learn in church under the teacher’s authority. 1 Timothy 2.11-12
A woman’s role and fulfillment is being a wife and mother who has a healthy spiritual life, rather than as pastor and teacher. Her role gives her the satisfaction and fulfillment that men can have through work and church leadership. 1 Timothy 2.15

Main lessons to remember from 1 Timothy 3, Overseers, deacons, and conduct in the church

There is a standard of character for the person serving as overseer, for the deacon, and for women who serve in the church. These standards allow the church to keep a good reputation, to prevent criticism or scandal, to effectively serve, and to proclaim and protect God’s word. 1 Timothy 3.1-13
The church is the body of Christ and as such is the center of God’s work in the world, and the church is who preserves, protects, and proclaims God’s word. 1 Timothy 3.15
Jesus Christ, the center of the Christian faith, personifies godliness—who and what God is—to all creation. He became visible as a man, justified or declared God’s son, seen by angels proclaimed in the world, believed on, and taken up to heaven. 1 Timothy 3.16

Main lessons to remember from 1 Timothy 4, Departure from the faith; train for godliness

As time goes on, some will defect from the biblical faith. The defectors will pay attention to teachers and others who are influenced by demons (evil spirits) and to the false doctrine that these people promote. 1 Timothy 4.1-2
Marriage and food are blessings from God. When we eat food we are to thank God for the food. 1 Timothy 4.3-5
The good servant of Jesus Christ will point out correct doctrine and application to those in his ministry. 1 Timothy 4.6
We should reject the fanciful stories and cleverly devised fables that alter, syncretize, and reject biblical teaching. In other words, be wise in learning and application. 1 Timothy 4.7
Godliness, behavior reflecting God and biblical beliefs, is very profitable and we should train for godliness. 1 Timothy 4.8,10
Our God is the only God. He is alive. He has purchased eternal salvation for everyone, but only believers in Jesus Christ possess eternal salvation. 1 Timothy 4.10
Paul gives Timothy ten commands, the application of which will deliver him and his listeners from failure in service and prevent defection from the faith. 1 Timothy 4.16

Main lessons to remember from 1 Timothy 5, Respectfully challenge; widows; elders

Correction—when it is necessary to correct church people, do so respectfully and honorably, and consider their age, responsibility, and gender. 1 Timothy 5.1-2
Widows—determine if they have a family, are alone and need care, their Christian life, whether godly or pleasure seeking, age, Christian service, suitable for remarriage, and if any may have a related woman to help them. The family is the first line of care, followed by the church. 1 Timothy 5.3-16
Elders—they deserve double honor for work at preaching and teaching. If accusations are raised against an elder handle them carefully, with proper evidence, and by other elders. 1 Timothy 5.17-21
Ordination—be cautious about ordaining a person to the ministry. Examine the candidate’s biblical maturity, learning, experience, and character. If you ordain someone without examining them you may share in the responsibility for their sins. 1 Timothy 5.22
Spiritual leaders, such as Timothy was, should keep their lives godly, upright, free from sin. 1 Timothy 5.22
One’s outer Christian life reflects one’s inner life—sins, good works, and bad works. Some can hide sins for a time. Good works will become evident. 1 Timothy 5.23-25

Main lessons to remember from 1 Timothy 6, Slaves and masters, godliness, money

How believers relate to authority will either honor God or dishonor God (1 Timothy 6.1-2).
False doctrine is dangerous to one’s reputation, values, godliness, and prevents contentment (1 Timothy 6.3-6,20).
The need for money is an ever present problem, and believers should have the right attitude toward wealth and the right use of wealth they may have (1 Timothy 6.10,11,17-19).
Christian virtues are important, and we should strive to develop them (1 Timothy 6.6,8,11,12,14).
We are to fight the good fight of faith, which means stay strong and active in the Christian faith (1 Timothy 6.12-14).
Jesus Christ will return at the right time, so stay strong in the faith until then (1 Timothy 6.14-15).
God is sovereign, eternal, and holy; so honor him and submit to his ruling power (1 Timothy 6.15-16).
Christian leaders have responsibilities: personal godliness, witness, keep God’s word, strong in faith, teach God’s word, guard the ministry entrusted to them, and not become distracted by useless talk (1 Timothy 6.11-14,20).