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The First Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to Timothy

The First Epistle of St. Paul the Apostle to Timothy

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy Who is Timothy? I. His Origin: + ‘Timothy’

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy Who is Timothy? I. His Origin: + ‘Timothy’ is a Greek name meaning: ‘The worshipper of God. ’ + Timothy was from the city of Lystra in the province of Galatia, Asia Minor (Modern Turkey). His father was Greek: “Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek” (Acts 16: 1) + His mother Eunice was a Jew who became believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, and so his grandmother Lois. Both were known for their faith…

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy and righteousness, and they taught Timothy holiness so

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy and righteousness, and they taught Timothy holiness so that the Holy Scriptures were embedded in him since his childhood. Thus Timothy was raised on Old Testament Jewish traditions, piety, and goodness: “When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also” (2 Timothy 1: 5) “That from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 3: 15) II. Timothy and the Apostle Paul: + St. Paul met Timothy for the first time on his 1 st missionary journey…

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy (A. D. 45 -50) during his visit to

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy (A. D. 45 -50) during his visit to the city of Lystra, where he accepted the faith at his hands: “And when a violent attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to abuse and stone them, they became aware of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region” (Acts 14: 5 -6) + When the Apostle Paul came to Lystra on his 2 nd missionary journey (A. D. 5154), he found Timothy in this church, well spoken of by the brethren. Accordingly, St. Paul chose him as a companion and helper in his evangelical ministry: “He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium” (Acts 16: 2)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy + St. Paul had him circumcised to accommodate

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy + St. Paul had him circumcised to accommodate the Jews they would seek to evangelize: “Paul wanted to have him go on with him. And he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek” (Acts 16: 3) + The Apostle Paul made Timothy a companion along with Silas in their missionary work. He accompanied them in their mission in Europe, and before that in Phrygia, in Galatia, in Mysia, and in Troas. Also, they went together to Greece and evangelized in Thessalonica, then in Berea, during the 2 nd missionary journey. The Book of Acts mentions that Timothy remained with Silas in Berea, while the Apostle Paul journeyed to Athens. There, he summoned them to come to him with all speed:

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came there also and stirred up the crowds. Then immediately the brethren sent Paul away, to go to the sea; but both Silas and Timothy remained there. So those who conducted Paul brought him to Athens and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed, they departed” (Acts 17: 14 -15) + St. Paul then sent Timothy to Thessalonica, to encourage the believers there: “Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith” (1 Thessalonians 3: 1 -2)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy + Afterwards, St. Paul went to Corinth, where

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy + Afterwards, St. Paul went to Corinth, where Silas and Timothy joined him again: “After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth… When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia, Paul was compelled by the Spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ” (Acts 18: 1, 5) + When Timothy came back to St. Paul at Corinth, he wrote his 1 st epistle to the Thessalonians: “But now that Timothy has come to us from you and brought us good news of your faith and love” (1 Thessalonians 3: 6) + Timothy remained with Paul in Corinth as mentioned in the opening of…

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy the two Epistles to the Thessalonians, which confirms

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy the two Epistles to the Thessalonians, which confirms his remaining with Paul during their writing: “Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 1: 1) “Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Thessalonians 1: 1) + Afterwards in the Scriptures, we find Timothy serving the Apostle Paul during his long stay in Ephesus, on his 3 rd missionary journey (A. D. 54 -58). From Ephesus, Paul sent Timothy to Macedonia and then to Corinth to fix some problems there:

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “So he sent into Macedonia two of those

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ministered to him, Timothy and Erastus, but he himself stayed in Asia for a time” (Acts 19: 22) “For this reason I have sent Timothy to you, who is my beloved and faithful son in the Lord, who will remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach everywhere in every church” (1 Corinthians 4: 17) “And if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord, as I also do” (1 Corinthians 16: 10) + Timothy accompanied the Apostle Paul in Macedonia, for he was with him when he wrote his 2 nd Epistle to the Corinthians from a City in Macedonia (A. D. 57), on his 3 rd missionary journey:

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia” (2 Corinthians 1: 1) + Both went together to Corinth, for it is known that the Epistle to the Romans was written from Corinth around A. D. 58: “Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you” (Romans 16: 21) + Timothy also accompanied the Apostle Paul on his return to Asia from Macedonia on the return of the 3 rd missionary journey: “He came to Greece and stayed three months. And when the Jews. . .

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy plotted against him as he was about to

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy plotted against him as he was about to sail to Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia. And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia—also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia” (Acts 20: 3 -4) + It is also possible that Timothy accompanied the Apostle Paul to Jerusalem on his last visit to the city: “And when I come, whomever you approve by your letters I will send to bear your gift to Jerusalem, but if it is fitting that I go also, they will go with me” (1 Corinthians 16: 3 -4) + Timothy was with the Apostle Paul in Rome during his 1 st imprisonment there, as St. Paul mentions him in his epistles written there:

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, to

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons” (Philippians 1: 1) “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse” (Colossians 1: 1) “Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer” (Philemon 1: 1) III. His Ordination as Bishop: + We conclude from the two Epistles to Timothy that Timothy was consecrated to the ministry by the laying on of the hands of the Apostle…

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy Paul, while Timothy was still young. He was

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy Paul, while Timothy was still young. He was ordained as bishop of the City of Ephesus. This priestly ordination was according to prophesies regarding Timothy: “Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying on of the hands of the eldership” (1 Timothy 4: 14) “Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands” (2 Timothy 1: 6) + Timothy was doing the work of an evangelist: “But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry” (2 Timothy 4: 5)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy IV. Remaining of his Life and Ministry: +

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy IV. Remaining of his Life and Ministry: + St. Paul asked Timothy to come to him in Rome while he was imprisoned there for the second time: “Be diligent to come to me quickly” (2 Timothy 4: 9) “Do your utmost to come before winter” (2 Timothy 4: 21) + Timothy went indeed to Rome, but he was imprisoned also there. However, he was released from prison afterwards. + Church tradition tells us that Timothy lived long after the martyrdom of his teacher and spiritual father St. Paul the Apostle. It is said that he…

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy was martyred in A. D. 97 at the

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy was martyred in A. D. 97 at the hands of idolaters in Ephesus by beating with rods and stoning with rocks on one of their feasts. Time and Place of Writing: + It seems that St. Paul wrote the epistle around (A. D. 64 -65), after his release from his 1 st imprisonment and his resuming his missionary work before his 2 nd imprisonment in Rome. Possibly this was after his visit to Spain and Crete, for he went afterward to Ephesus, and then left it to Macedonia, from where he wrote the epistle. Purpose of the Writing: + The epistle is considered one of the pastoral epistles, which include the 1 st and 2 nd epistles to Timothy and the epistle to Titus. St. Paul sent this epistle to Timothy the bishop of Ephesus in order to:

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy 1. Warn him of the False Teachings that

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy 1. Warn him of the False Teachings that the Church in Ephesus was Suffering from. These were Jewish Heresies and also some were Gnostic in Nature: “As I urged you when I went into Macedonia—remain in Ephesus that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine, nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith” (1 Timothy 1: 3 -4) 2. Encourage him to Fulfill his Ministry, which was Challenged by Timothy’s Youth and Natural Timidity: “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4: 12)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy 3. Instruct him on Organizing the Church in

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy 3. Instruct him on Organizing the Church in Ephesus, and Setting the Duties of the Bishop and of the Deacons, and Establishing the Criteria for their Choosing: “I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God” (1 Timothy 3: 15) + Hence, the epistle is an important epistle containing pastoral instruction for the Church in all ages, especially on keeping the faith and sound doctrines and on how to deal with titles of the clergy. Contents: I. Introduction: (Ch. 1) “Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the commandment of God our…

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope,

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ, our hope, to Timothy, a true son in the faith” (1 Timothy 1: 1 -2) II. Charge Concerning Sound Doctrine: (Ch. 1) 1. The Purpose of the Commandment: “Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith, from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to idle talk, desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm” (1 Timothy 1: 6 -7) “According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God which was committed to my trust” (1 Timothy 1: 11)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy 2. The Lord’s Grace in St. Paul’s Call

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy 2. The Lord’s Grace in St. Paul’s Call to Ministry: “And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry, although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 1: 12 -14) “This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life” (1 Timothy 1: 15 -16)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy 3. Timothy’s Responsibility: “This charge I commit to

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy 3. Timothy’s Responsibility: “This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck” (1 Timothy 1: 18 -19) III. General Instructions Concerning the Church: (Chs. 2 -3) 1. The Practice of Prayer: “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men” (1 Timothy 2: 1)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “For this is good and acceptable in the

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2: 3 -4) “For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due times” (1 Timothy 2: 5 -6) 2. Instructions for Women: “That the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works” (1 Timothy 2: 9 -10)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “Let a woman learn in silence with all

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “Let a woman learn in silence with all submission. And I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence” (1 Timothy 2: 11 -12) 3. Qualifications for Bishops and Deacons: “A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, soberminded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach; not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, but gentle, not quarrelsome, not covetous” (1 Timothy 3: 2 -3) “Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience” (1 Timothy 3: 8 -9)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “But let these also first be tested; then

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless” (1 Timothy 3: 10) “Likewise, their wives must be reverent, not slanderers, temperate, faithful in all things” (1 Timothy 3: 11) “For those who have served well as deacons obtain for themselves a good standing and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 3: 13) 4. The Church Holds Forth the Truth, the Mystery of Godliness: “Which is the church of the living God, the pillar and the ground of the truth. And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God…

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy was manifested in the flesh, justified in the

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up in glory” (1 Timothy 3: 15 -16) IV. Instructions Regarding False Teachings: (Ch. 4) 1. The Great Apostasy and the False Teachings: “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron” (1 Timothy 4: 1 -2) “Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which…

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy God created to be received with thanksgiving by

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer” (1 Timothy 4: 3 -5) 2. Take Heed to Your Ministry: “If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed” (1 Timothy 4: 6) “But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come” (1 Timothy 4: 7 -8)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “For to this end we both labor and

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “For to this end we both labor and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe. These things command teach” (1 Timothy 4: 10 -11) “Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine” (1 Timothy 4: 13) “Meditate on these things; give yourself entirely to them, that your progress may be evident to all” (1 Timothy 4: 15) “Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you” (1 Timothy 4: 16)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy V. Instructions Concerning Different Groups of Believers: (Chs.

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy V. Instructions Concerning Different Groups of Believers: (Chs. 5 -6) 1. Maintain Proper Relationships: “Do not rebuke an older man, but exhort him as a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, with all purity” (1 Timothy 5: 1 -2) 2. Duties Toward Widows: “Honor widows who are really widows” (1 Timothy 5: 3) “But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and to repay their parents; for this is good and acceptable before God” (1 Timothy 5: 4)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “But if any widow has children or grandchildren,

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “But if any widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show piety at home and to repay their parents; for this is good and acceptable before God” (1 Timothy 5: 4) “But she who lives in pleasure is dead while she lives” (1 Timothy 5: 6) “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever” (1 Timothy 5: 8) 3. Honor the Priests: “Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and doctrine” (1 Timothy 5: 17)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “I charge you before God and the Lord

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ and the elect angels that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality” (1 Timothy 5: 21) “Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people’s sins; keep yourself pure” (1 Timothy 5: 22) 4. Duties of Slaves: “Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed” (1 Timothy 6: 1)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy 5. Concerning Teachers Motivated by Greed: “If anyone

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy 5. Concerning Teachers Motivated by Greed: “If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself” (1 Timothy 6: 3 -5) “Now godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6: 6) “For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content” (1 Timothy 6: 7 -8)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “For the love of money is a root

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 Timothy 6: 10) 6. Instructions to the Rich: “Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy” (1 Timothy 6: 17) “Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life” (1 Timothy 6: 18 -19)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy VI. Closing Commandments to Timothy: (Ch. 6) 1.

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy VI. Closing Commandments to Timothy: (Ch. 6) 1. Fight the Good Fight: “But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness” (1 Timothy 6: 11) “Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses” (1 Timothy 6: 12) “I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord…

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy Jesus Christ’s appearing” (1 Timothy 6: 13 -14)

The 1 st Epistle to Timothy Jesus Christ’s appearing” (1 Timothy 6: 13 -14) 2. Concluding Charge: “O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge— by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen” (1 Timothy 6: 20 -21)