The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also offers practical and spiritual guidance to pastors and church leaders. But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 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 first epistle of paul to timothy 1 timothy from the holy bible new international version niv book 54 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a. Timothy s father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian. Episode 79 1 timothy 1 episode 80 1 timothy 2 epis. The holy bible, new international version niv copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by.
The most popular bible verses from the bible book 1 timothy. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. This 25 part expository study of 1 timothy was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1994. Book summary this is the first of the pastoral epistles written to young leaders in churches. The first book of timothy niv audio holy bible high. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching.
This is a general analysis of how paul dealt with church problems in 1 timothy. It was written to give encouragement and leadership guidelines to a young pastor named timothy at the church in ephesus. The book of 1 timothy, one of the apostle pauls three pastoral epistles, provides a unique yardstick for churches to measure their conduct. Youre already logged in with your bible gateway account. That the way they live will be perhaps the best witness to others and make the. These are all of the chapters of the book of 1 timothy. An examination of background information on 1 timothy reveals that timothy had replaced paul in the ministry of establishing, directing, organizing, and supervising the churches in the geographical area around ephesus hiebert p. Timothy received his name, which means one who honors god, from his mother eunice, and grandmother lois. The inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to. If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task.
Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the command of god our savior and of christ jesus our hope. The niv application commentary from biblical textto contemporary life kindle edition by walter l. Timothy his name meaning honouring god was yet a young. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. He was the son of a greek father but had a jewish mother named eunice. 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. The key personalities are the apostle paul and timothy.
While he was there, he wrote this first letter to timothy. Grace, mercy, and peace, from god our father and jesus christ our lord 3 as i besought thee to abide still at ephesus, when i went into macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine. Your credit card wont be charged until the trial period is over. Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as. Grace, mercy, and peace, from god our father and jesus christ our lord. 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. The record in the book of acts ends with the apostle paul in prison in rome. For there is only one god, and only one mediator between.
For there is one god and one mediator between god and human beings, christ jesus, himself human niv. The design of the gospel is answered, when sinners, through repentance towards god and faith in jesus christ, are brought to exercise christian love. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button. The next step is to enter your payment information.
That was about ad 60 and he was there for two years. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 1 timothy in the bible new international version. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. This 6 part bible study looks at the book of 1 timothy. The letter, traditionally attributed to the apostle paul, consists mainly of counsels to his younger colleague and delegate timothy regarding. Recent questions when will the 144,000 israelites be sealed according to revelation 7.
First timothy is a letter to a young church leader with specific instructions on how to fight the good fight 1 ti 1 18. Timothy his name meaning honouring god was yet a young man 1 timothy 4. Liefield accepts pauline authorship, on how the great apostle handled such issues as false teachers, the role of women, ethics, repentance, and more. Recommendation faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of christ. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Devout jews who became believers in the lord jesus christ 2 tim. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. Intro to 1 timothy biblica the international bible society. This commentaries instructs us, through studying pauls own words i.
We hope this outline of 1 timothy assists you in your study of gods holy word his personal letter to you. The author is paul who wrote it approximately 62 a. For there is one god and one mediator between god and mankind, the man christ jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. The opening phrase of this verse may explain why paul dwells so much on concepts such as bravery and spiritual strength when writing to timothy. The niv application commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in todays context. Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. 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. Mark the chapters you have read, if you join our personal bible read plan. After he came out of prison, he asked timothy to stay in ephesus 1 timothy 1. Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.
This is the first of two inspired letters paul wrote to his beloved son in the faith. As the salutation indicates, paul is writing to timothy, a native of lystra in modern turkey. What does it mean to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received. The first three have long been known as the pastoral epistles. Audiobible niv 54 1timothy dramatized new international version. While paul had complete trust in timothy my true son in the faith, 1 timothy 1. Book of 1 timothy introduction and summary learn religions. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. He urges these young pastors the importance of godliness and holiness in life. Starting your free trial of bible gateway plus is easy.
The most popular bible verses from 1 timothy found 1 verses 1 timothy 2. This book gives us a look at pauls instructions regarding the challenges timothy facedchallenges many pastors still face today. Niv application commentary nivac 9780310501107 by walter liefeld. Paul is writing to a young pastor named timothy who paul loves like a son. The book of 1 st timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Christ jesus came into the world to save sinnersof whom i am the worst.
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