Stewards of Gods Glory 1 Timothy Introduction 1

Stewards of God’s Glory 1 Timothy - Introduction

1 st Timothy • Instructions from the apostle Paul • to young helper Timothy, who was • overseeing the church at Ephesus

1 st Timothy • A Key Theme: Authority • command (1: 1, 5, 18, 6: 14), urge (1: 3, 2: 1, 5: 1, 6: 2), charge (1: 3, 4: 11, 5: 7, 6: 13, 17, (5: 21)), authority (2: 2), will (2: 8, 5: 14), submission (2: 11, 3: 4), usurp (2: 11), overseer (3: 1), rule (3: 4, 5, 12, 5: 17), forbid (4: 3), chastise (5: 1), master (5: 14, 6: 1, 2), rebuke (5: 20)

Biblical Authority Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God

Biblical Authority Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God • Its Source is God – The role of Apostles (Gal 1: 11 -12, Eph 2: 20, 1 Cor 12: 28)

Biblical Authority Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God • Its Source is God – The role of Apostles (Gal 1: 11 -12, Eph 2: 20, 1 Cor 12: 28) – Qualifications of Apostles (Act 1: 22, 2 Cor 12: 12)

Biblical Authority Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God • Its Source is God – The role of Apostles (Gal 1: 11 -12, Eph 2: 20, 1 Cor 12: 28) – Qualifications of Apostles (Act 1: 22, 2 Cor 12: 12) – Elders are entrusted with this authority (1: 18, Tit 1: 5, 2 Tim 2: 2)

Biblical Authority Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by command of God • Its Source is God • It’s Accountable to God – (1: 4, 1: 12, 2: 3, 3: 5, 5: 20, 21) – Elders are accountable to God in their exercise of authority.

1 st Timothy • Thankful : God has entrusted His Glory! • Reverent : we are accountable to steward His Glory!