Introduction to the Epistles of Timothy

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Introduction to the Epistles of Timothy
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• The Epistles unto Timothy were authored by the
  Apostle Paul
• The First Epistle is thought to have been written
  in Macedonia following Pauls first imprisonment
  (63-64 AD)
• The Second Epistle is thought to have been
  written from Rome during his second imprisonment
  (66-67 AD)
• He wrote them unto Timothy whom he called my own
  son in the faith

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• Timothy was a young believer and co-worker in
  Gods kingdom
• His mother was a Jew and his father was a Greek
• His mother, Eunice, and grandmother, Lois, were
  believers (II Timothy 15)
• Pauls purpose for writing unto Timothy was to
  encourage him in faith and his work in Gods
  kingdom

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First Epistle to Timothy

• The Apostle Paul had recently left Timothy at
  Ephesus
• Timothy remained at Ephesus in order to counter
  strange and unhealthy doctrines that had emerged
  there ( I Timothy 13-11)
• Paul wrote a letter of encouragement to Timothy
  beginning with Christs own commands onto Paul
  himself ( I Timothy 1 12-17)
• Paul first encouraged Timothy to war a good
  warfare (I Timothy 118)

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• Paul went on to give guidance in such matters as
  
• Prayer in Public Worship ( I Tim. 21-8)
• Women in Public Worship ( I Tim. 2 9-15)
• Qualifications of Bishops and Deacons ( I Tim.
  31-13)
• Behavior in the House of God (I Tim. 3 14-16)
• Recognizing False Teachers and Advice for True
  Teachers ( I Tim. 4 1-10)

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• The Apostle Paul also encouraged Timothy to
  neglect not the gift that is in thee ( I Tim. 4
  11-16)
• Paul commented on the treatment of people
  including widows and elders and how we should not
  be partial preferring one before the other ( I
  Tim. 5 1-25)
• An exhortation was made unto the behavior of
  servants and their lot in life ( I Tim. 6 1,2)

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• Near the end of the first Epistle Paul gives an
  exhortation to Godliness with contentment ( I
  Tim. 6 3-16)
• Paul gives a reminder to those who are temporally
  blessed ( I Tim. 6 17-19)
• Paul concludes his first Epistle with a reminder
  to Timothy to keep what has been entrusted to him
  ( I Tim. 6 20,21)

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The Second Epistle to Timothy

• This Epistle was written while Paul was in prison
  for the last time and nearing the end of his life
• When compared to the first, this Epistle is more
  like a personal letter to Timothy
• Paul reminds Timothy of his responsibilities to
  be
• Disciplining Teacher
• Single- Minded Soldier
• Enduring Husbandman
• Diligent Workman
• Sanctified Vessel
• Gentle Servant

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• Paul writes that in the last days perilous times
  shall come ( II Tim. 3 1)
• But continue thou in the things which thou hast
  learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom
  thou hast learned them ( II Tim. 3 14)
• That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly
  furnished unto all good works (II Tim. 3 17)

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• Nearing the end of the second Epistle, Paul
  encourages Timothy to Preach the word be
  instant in season, out of season reprove,
  rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and
  doctrine ( II Timothy 42)
• Paul ends his Epistle with the hope that he has
  in death I have fought a good fight, I have
  finished my course, I have kept the faith
  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of
  righteousness, which the lord shall give me at
  that day ( II Timothy 4 7,8)

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• Discussion Points
• The need to keep faith and a good conscience (I
  Timothy 119)
• The workers in Gods kingdom must preach and
  teach sound doctrine in order to fulfill the work
  of the ministry (I Timothy 13-11)
• Gods word gives instruction for maintaining love
  and a proper relationship between the children of
  God (I Timothy 51-62)
• The encouragement of fellow saints and the
  importance of studying Gods word (II Timothy
  310-17)

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