1 timothy 1 verse 20 commentary on the book

First and second timothy bible study 1 and 2 timothy. The good hopes others have had of us, should stir us up to duty. 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 faith. Of whom is hymenaeus and alexander the former of these is mentioned in 2 timothy 2. The charge to timothy renewed 18 timothy, my son, i am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, 19 holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to the faith.

Paul had meanwhile reached macedonia 2 corinthians 1. Watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of acts tells us that timothy came from lystra, a city in the province of galatia 16. They gave up their faith and turned their backs on the lord.

In 1 timothy, paul shows timothy how to restore order and purpose to the church in. His mother and grandmother lois had taught timothy the holy scriptures of the old testament. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. As a young pastor, timothy faced many temptations and challenges. He talks about a time when many will turn away from the lord.

Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua. Chapter 1 1 paul, an apostle of christ jesus, according to the express command of god our savior, even christ jesus our source of confidence, 2 to timothy, a genuine student in doctrine. John macarthur interpretive challenges in 1 timothy there is disagreement over the identity of the false teachers 1. This book gives us a look at pauls instructions regarding the challenges timothy facedchallenges many pastors still face today. The name of pauls friend timothy had often been joined to that of the apostle in the salutations of 2 cor.

Here is the charge he gives to timothy to proceed in his work with resolution, v. Paul is writing of men who listen to, consider, follow, and then teach doctrines twisted from their biblical base ii peter 3. Timothy his name meaning honouring god was yet a young man 1 timothy 4. The word good is from kalos, meaning intrinsically goodnoble, excellent, or virtuous. But paul encouraged him to be courageous and remain faithful. The amplified bible makes these verses clearer o timothy, guard and keep the deposit entrusted to you. The personal warmth and pastoral instruction of this letter make studying it essential for those who would lead in the church. But those elders who are sinning you are to reprove before everyone, so that the others may take warning. This solemn duty of preaching the gospel he commits now to timothy, 1 timothy 1.

This 25 part expository study of 1 timothy was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1994. Verse 1 paul was a jew but from birth he was also a citizen of rome acts 22. When paul wrote the second epistle to the corinthians timothy was again with him. Hymenaeus there is no difficulty in supposing him to be the hymenaeus of 2 timothy 2. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The key to this effort is maintaining the same faith which has been passed along. As a counterexample, paul refers to a pair of men who shoved aside a good conscience and found their. The inscription of the epistle, from whom it is sent. The internal evidence certainly supports paul as the author, especially references to his earlier life, and the close relationship between the author and timothy 1ti 1.

And let us be upright in our conduct in all things. It is not certain, however, that the same person is intended. Discussion questions on 1 and 2 timothy for classes and small groups appendix 2. Paul was saved so that god could display to all his gracious and merciful patience with the most wretched sinners. We arent sure exactly what these false teachers were saying, but if they were jews with a pharisaical bent, they probably were teaching that keeping the old testament law is the means of salvation, while at the same time they were living in a. A free bible translation and commentary on pauls first letter to timothy in. The proper use of the law is not as a means of salvation, but to bring conviction of sin 1. Early sources in church history that attribute this letter to paul include. Whom i have delivered unto satan on the meaning of this expression, see the notes.

As for those who persist in sin, rebuke them in the presence of all, so that the rest may stand in fear. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Lets go back to the book of job, and this is where we begin, the book of. He was the son of a greek father but had a jewish mother named eunice. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Nov 23, 2016 watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.

We have found that the macarthur commentaries are reliable and are based upon a thorough study of the scriptures analyzed according to the culture, the era, and the people involved. David guzik commentary on 1 timothy 1 describes pauls personal experience of the. The apostle desired that these men might be taught not to continue their evil ways. His mother and grandmother taught him the scriptures from the time of timothys youth 2 timothy 1. First timothy is a letter to a young church leader with specific instructions on how to fight the good fight 1 ti 1 18. Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. The inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to help christians in.

Well spoken of by the brethren at lystra and iconium, paul desired that the young disciple travel with him and therefore had him circumcised to accommodate jews they would seek to evangelize. Timothy had accompanied paul on his missionary journey to. Paul encourages timothy to minister with the correct motivation verse 11. Turn away from the irreverent babble and godless chatter, with the vain and empty and worldly phrases, and the subtleties and the contradictions in what is falsely called knowledge and spiritual illumination. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching. Verses 1 and 2 identify the author paul and the intended recipient timothy.

Local church leaders should govern properly, providing adequate remuneration and protection as well as proper discipline. 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. When appointing spiritual leaders in the church, we are to develop a system that is. This visit is announced in the first epistle to the corinthians acts 19. The record in the book of acts ends with the apostle paul in prison in rome.

Verse 1 paul turns from instructions to timothy and the church members, to give a warning. In verse 18, paul calls timothy by name and with the title son. Seemingly, at the time paul chose him to be his travel companion and, with elders from the community of believers, laid hands upon him, either he or one or more of the elders then present spoke prophetically about the service timothy would render. Of which men who have made shipwreck of a good conscience and concerning faith, hymenaeus and alexander are two persons.

The letter contains key passages in the debate over the extent of the atonement 2. Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus according to the commandment of god our savior, and of christ jesus, who is our hope, a disciple is a pupil, a learner, like a student in school. The author has been traditionally identified as paul the apostle since as early as ad 180, although most modern scholars consider the letter pseudepigraphical, perhaps written as late as the first half of the second century ad. Grace, mercy, and peace, from god our father and jesus christ our lord. Grace, mercy, peace, from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Observe here, the gospel is a charge committed to the ministers of it. 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. Though delivered over to satan the lord of all outside the church, acts 26. He says that he had been called to the work in accordance with the prophecies which had been uttered of him in anticipation of his future usefulness in the church, and in the expectation that he would not, like some others, make shipwreck of his faith. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. John macarthur once again writes an acceptional commentary on the book of 1st timothy. Among these are hymenaeus and alexander, whom i have handed over to satan, so that they will be taught not to blaspheme.