The inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to. Paul shows timothy how to restore order and purpose to the church in ephesus which has been disrupted by false teachers. Read 1 timothy 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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 word good is from kalos, meaning intrinsically goodnoble, excellent, or virtuous. The record in the book of acts ends with the apostle paul in prison in rome. Savior, and of christ jesus, who is our hope, 2to timothy, my true child in the faith. 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 key to this effort is maintaining the same faith which has been passed along. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. A free bible translation and commentary on pauls first letter to timothy in. The apostle desired that these men might be taught not to continue their evil ways. David guzik commentary on 1 timothy 1 describes pauls personal experience of the. Despite all these reasons, there is no doubt that god and the apostle paul wanted timothy to remain in ephesus, and in the rest of 1 timothy 1, paul gave timothy at least six reasons why he should stay there and finish the ministry god gave him to do.
Be forewarned though that the layout is not as nice as that in the nicnt and pillar series commentaries. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Here the apostle names two, as examples of the utter shipwreck of all true faithpersons evidently well known to. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. He instructs timothy to flee from the desire to acquire wealth and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
What did paul mean when he said i have handed over to satan to be taught. Watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. Fight in the good war 1 timothy pauls first letter to timothy easyenglish bible how to be a leader in the church 1 timothy a commentary by ian mackervoy pauls first letter to timothy 1 timothy a translation for bible translators by leslie and kitty pride short outline of 1 timothy. Timothy his name meaning honouring god was yet a young man 1 timothy 4.
I and ii corinthians bob utley professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series. Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to your care. The book of 1 timothy prescription for a healthy church. Our knowledge of his activities, after that time, comes mainly from. After he came out of prison, he asked timothy to stay in ephesus 1 timothy 1. 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 book is quite similar in many ways to colossians, but that book places more emphasis on the work of christ, where this book emphasizes more the involvement of the church. Watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Verses 1820 here is the charge he gives to timothy to proceed in his work with resolution, v. In 1 timothy, we read a holistic vision of the nature and mission of the church. Home content index books of the bible 1 timothy hymenaeus and alexander. Constables notes on 1 timothy 2020 edition at the end of the book of acts, paul was under house arrest in rome acts 28. As a counterexample, paul refers to a pair of men who shoved aside a good conscience and found their. In 1 timothy, paul shows timothy how to restore order and purpose to the. When paul encourages timothy to fight the good fight. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. Apparently, after his release hoped for in philemon 22 and philippians 1. Tim challies best commentaries on the pastoral epistles. Who were the hymenaeus and alexander mentioned in 1 timothy 1. Observe here, the gospel is a charge committed to the ministers of it.
Many bad teachers shared false theology that confused believers. The good hopes others have had of us, should stir us up to duty. Grace, mercy and peace be to you from our lord jesus christ. Verses 18 20 here is the charge he gives to timothy. Date the letter states several times that it was written while paul was in prison 3. Of whom is hymenaeus and alexander the former of these is mentioned in 2 timothy 2. Turn away from godless chatter and the opposing ideas of what is falsely called knowledge, 1 timothy 6. Alexander among and are be blaspheme handed have hymenaeus i not over satan so taught that them these they to whom will nt letters. Who were hymenaeus and alexander, and what does it mean that. In each of these ways, jesus made a good confession before pontius pilate. I timothy 6 is a reminder to be content and to pursue godliness. That was about ad 60 and he was there for two years. The book of 1 timothy, one of the apostle pauls three pastoral epistles, provides a unique yardstick for churches to measure their conduct. Among these are hymenaeus and alexander, whom i have handed over to satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.
Lets go back to the book of job, and this is where we begin, the book of. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. The trip into macedonia, while leaving timothy in ephesus verse 3, is not documented in the book of acts. The inscription of the epistle, from whom it is sent. While he was there, he wrote this first letter to timothy. Study 1 timothy 1 using john darbys synopsis to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. In accordance to prophecies made concerning him 18b b. The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also. This 25 part expository study of 1 timothy was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1994. This is the charge paul commits to his son timothy 18a 2.
In 2 timothy, paul is near execution and offers a personal challenge to timothy. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 timothy 1 and more. When paul left timothy in ephesus, he had specifically charged him to deal with some false teachers in the church 1. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Paul wrote 1 timothy in order to advise his young coworker timothy concerning issues that were arising at the church in ephesus.
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