Timothy Timothy born in Lystra Acts 16 1

Timothy • Timothy: • born in Lystra, Acts 16: 1 -2 • converted under Paul's ministry, Acts 14: 6 -22

Timothy • Timothy accompanied Paul into Macedonia: • active ministry at Berea, Athens, Corinth and Ephesus • Timothy was martyred under Nerva or Domitian

Paul’s 1 st Letter • Written by Paul after his first imprisonment, I Timothy 1: 3 • Not certain of the date, but possibly in the spring of 63 AD • purpose was to help Timothy carry out difficult assignments • gave definite instruction concerning his work in the church

Paul’s 1 st Letter • • An outline could be: Chapters 1 & 2 - Doctrine and Prayer Chapters 3 & 4 - Ministry and Apostasy Chapters 5 & 6 - Pastoral Responsibility

Salutation • I Timothy 1: 1 -2 • Paul identifies himself as writer and declares his apostolic authority • Timothy was saved under Paul's ministry • The expression "God our Savior" is found only in the Pastoral Epistles

The Need Of Sound Doctrine • I Timothy 1: 3 -7 • Paul exhorted Timothy to charge the church to teach only sound doctrine • sound doctrine leads to love, pure heart, good conscience, true faith • there were false teachers

Purpose Of The Law • I Timothy 1: 8 -13 • Law isn’t for the righteous man but for the lawless and disobedient • it was Paul's ignorance permitted him to find forgiveness • purpose of the Law is to bring under judgment the lawless and disobedient

Purpose of Christ’s Coming • I Timothy 1: 14 -16 • Jesus ministered to the sick and suffering • main reason for being born in Bethlehem's manger was to save sinners

Only One Eternal God • I Timothy 1: 17 • He is the only God • the only God whom Paul worshipped is eternal, immortal, invisible and full of wisdom

Need For Discipline • • I Timothy 1: 18 -20 Paul said to put up a good fight hold the faith and a good conscience Hymenaeus and Alexander who opposed sound doctrine • delivered to Satan not for damnation, but for discipline I Corinthians 5: 5

Exhortation To Worship And Praise • I Timothy 2: 1 -8 • 2 nd chapter-instructions for prayer and worship • men should pray everywhere • Jesus become our Mediator • we know that God will hear and accept our prayer

Woman’s Place In Worship • I Timothy 2: 9 -15 • instruction regarding a godly woman's appearance and manner of dress • outward appearances to be holy, but the spirit and attitude must be right

Woman’s Place In Worship • Women are to be in subjection to men • know their proper place • promise to those who are faithful; no danger in childbearing