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5. Let no man despise they youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (I Timothy 4:12)
6. Paul wrote this book from prison to challenge Timothy to assume responsibility for the ministry which the apostle was handing over due to his forthcoming death. Paul knew he would soon be executed for his faith.
7. Timothy.
8. The divine pattern for multiplication of the Gospel message is "each one teach one to reach one."
9. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. (II Timothy 2:2)
CHAPTER FOURTEEN:
1. Titus.
2. To correct problems and establish proper order in the churches located on the island of Crete.
3. Titus, a Greek convert and fellow worker with Paul.
4. Founding a good work is not enough. That work must be established and organized according to the principles of God's Word.
5. For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee. (Titus 1:5)
CHAPTER FIFTEEN:
1. Paul.
2. To appeal for Onesimus, the runaway slave of Philemon who had become a believer. The book also serves as a practical example of Christian principles applied to social relationships. It also illustrates the principle of forgiveness, and the ministry of intercession.
3. Philemon, a Christian who lived at Colosse.
4. Christian principles must be applied to social relationships.
5. I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds. (Philemon 1:10)