New Testament Survey
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
I AND II TIMOTHY
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the books of I and II Timothy.
- Identify to whom the books were written.
- State the purposes for I and II Timothy.
- Write the Key Verses of the books of I and II Timothy from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principles for the books.
I TIMOTHY
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Paul
TO WHOM: Timothy
PURPOSE: Paul wrote this letter to a co-laborer named Timothy who was ministering as an interim pastor in the church at Ephesus. The book concerns some of the problems and needs which existed in this church.
KEY VERSE: I Timothy 4:12
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: We should live a life exemplary of the ministry to which we have been called.
MAIN CHARACTERS: Paul, Timothy, Hymenaeus, Alexander
OUTLINE
I. Introduction: I Timothy 1:1-3
A. From: Paul, an apostle of Jesus by the commandment of God and Jesus: I Timothy 1:1
B. To: Timothy, a son in the faith: I Timothy 1:2
C. Grace, mercy, and peace from God and Jesus: I Timothy 1:2
D. Personal instructions to stay in Ephesus: I Timothy 1:3