2 Timothy 2:21. His mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois, both believed the *gospel of Christ (2 Timothy 1:5). The Gentiles welcomed the gospel which the Jews rejected. 2 Timothy 3:17, KJV: "That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." Amen." Browse Sermons on 1 Timothy 1:3-17. 2 Timothy 3:17 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 2 Timothy 3:17, NIV: "so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 1-7 If anyone wants to provide leadership in the church, good! 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy(Z) so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience(AA) as an example for those who would believe(AB) in him and receive eternal life. Verses 1 and 2 identify the author (Paul) and the intended recipient (Timothy). 1 Timothy 1 The Man of Lawlessness 2 Now concerning a the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our b being gathered together to him , we ask you , brothers , 1 2 not to be quickly shaken in mind or c alarmed , either d by a spirit or a e spoken word , or e a letter seeming to be from us , to the effect that f the day of the Lord has come . The mystery of godliness is Christ. Biblical Commentary (Bible Study) 1 Timothy 1:12-17 EXEGESIS: THE BROAD CONTEXT: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus belong to a category called the Pastoral Epistles, because they deal with pastoral issues. 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 9 We also know that the law is made not for the righteous(M) but for lawbreakers and rebels,(N) the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, 10 for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine(O) 11 that conforms to the gospel concerning the glory of the blessed God, which he entrusted to me. 1:12-17 April 2, 2017; War a Good Warfare 1 Tim. (W), 15 Here is a trustworthy saying(X) that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners(Y)—of whom I am the worst. Sobriety and watchfulness are put together in Scripture, they assist one the other. Though reproached as a sinner, and put to death as a malefactor, Christ was raised again by the Spirit, and so was justified from all the false charges with which he was loaded. 1 Timothy 3:16 The important truths of the Christian revelation. He must be sober, temperate, moderate in all his actions, and in the use of all creature-comforts. A minister must give as little occasion for blame as can be, lest he bring reproach upon his office. 1 Timothy 1:3-17 New International Version (NIV) Timothy Charged to Oppose False Teachers. But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11. (5-11) Of his own conversion and call to the apostleship. 2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?). 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. What are two qualifications of a bishop or elder. (K), 8 We know that the law is good(L) if one uses it properly. Timothy was the son of a *Gentile father and a *Jewish mother. 7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil. Timothy had accompanied Paul on his missionary journey to 1:18-20 April 9, 2017; Prayers For All Men 1 Tim. They must be grave, serious, prudent men. The qualifications and behaviour of gospel bishops. Apparently, after his release (hoped for in Philemon 1:22 and Philippians 1:25-26 and 2:24), Paul returned to the city of Ephesus. All who are related to ministers, must take great care to walk as becomes the gospel of Christ.14-16 The church is the house of God; he dwells there. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. He must be of good repute among his neighbours, and under no reproach from his former life. 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia,(A) stay there in Ephesus(B) so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines(C) any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths(D) and endless genealogies. The families of ministers ought to be examples of good to all other families. (I) 6 Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. He is God, who was made flesh, and was manifest in the flesh. 4) Those who teach otherwise are reproved, 1 Timothy 6:3-4; 1 Timothy 6:6-7; but Timothy is admonished and incited forward, 1 Timothy 6:11-12, and a charge is given to him, 1 Timothy 6:13-14; and precepts are prescribed to be enforced upon the rich, 1 Timothy 6:17-18. Amen." Audio. The Apostle Paul (Saul in Hebrew) was the foremost evangelist of the early church and probably in all church history. 1 Timothy 3 - NIV: Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. The True Doctrine of Paul (1 Timothy 1:12–17) C. The Exhortation to Timothy (1 Timothy 1:18–20) III. 1 Timothy 1:17 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Timothy 1:17, NIV: "Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. God was pleased to manifest himself to man, by his own Son taking the nature of man. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 1 Timothy 3:1–7 Qualifications for Overseers. 3 The saying is v trustworthy: If anyone aspires to w the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Timothy 3:17 NASB 2 Timothy 3:17 KJV 2 Timothy 3:17 Bible Apps 2 Timothy 3:17 Biblia Paralela 2 Timothy 3:17 Chinese Bible 2 Timothy 3:17 French Bible 2 Timothy 3:17 German Bible Alphabetical: adequate be equipped every for God good man may of so that the thoroughly work NT Letters: 2 Timothy 3:17 That the man of God may be (2 Tim. ii. (1 Timothy 3:14-15) A1 MUTUAL MINISTRY 1 B1 Gracious Greeting 1:1-2 B2 A Review of the Reason Paul Left Timothy in Ephesus: Doctrinal Control 1:3-11 C1 Timothy's task: To command some not to be defective in doctrine 1:3-4 C2 The goal of Timothy's command: love 1:5 2 Timothy 3:17. so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. 1 Timothy - Lesson 1 01.06.2017. Godlessness in the Last Days. Introduction to Timothy March 19, 2017; Sound Doctrine and the Law 1 Tim. In 1 Timothy 4:1-3, he warns of demonically inspired teachers who forbid marriage and certain foods. 1 Timothy 1 New International Version (NIV). Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Introduction In this short section we see Paul’s purpose for writing this epistle to Timothy…The Apostle wants young Timothy to remain in Ephesus to correct the errors of the false teachers (Ch 1), to also… 1 Timothy 3:14,15 Why Paul wrote these instructions to Timothy. (8-13) The reason of writing about these, and other church affairs. 7 They want to be teachers(J) of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm. But there are preconditions: A leader must be well-thought-of, committed to his wife, cool and collected, accessible, and hospitable. 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. Timothy Charged to Oppose False Teachers. (R) 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor(S) and a violent man, I was shown mercy(T) because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 2: 1-8 April 23, 2017; Instructions to Women 1 Tim. Now viewing scripture range from the book of 2 Timothy chapter 3:1 through chapter 3:17... 2 Timothy Chapter 3. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. (U) 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly,(V) along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. We should take heed of pride; it is a sin that turned angels into devils. 14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 1 Timothy Chapter 1:1-17 More in this series. 1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. (P), 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength,(Q) that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. The False Doctrine at Ephesus (1 Timothy 1:3–11) B. The apostle salutes Timothy. All rights reserved worldwide. 1 Timothy 1:4 "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do]." What does 1 Timothy 1:3 mean? 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 1:3). (8-13) The reason of writing about these, and other church affairs. When a church ceases to be the pillar and ground of truth, we may and ought to forsake her; for our regard to truth should be first and greatest. He was appointed by Christ to bring the Gospel to … A variety of qualifications is given, but the common thread seems to be moral integrity and abil­ity to relate well to people. print mp3. This is a true saying; pistov, a faithful saying, that which none can dispute, of which none ought to doubt. 5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart(G) and a good conscience(H) and a sincere faith. Both 1 Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:5–9 lay out qualifications for elders and overseers, [1] whereas 1 Timothy 3:8–13 describes qualifications for deacons including, possibly, women deacons. (E) Such things promote controversial speculations(F) rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on 1 Timothy 1:3-17. 10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. (1-7) And of deacons and their wives. Amen.(AH). 3. They were devoted to myths and endless genealogies and were abusing the law (v. 4, 7). Angels ministered to him, for he is the Lord of angels. 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