1 TIMOTHY
ABOUT THIS LETTER
Timothy traveled and worked with Paul (Romans 16.21; 1 Corinthians 16.10; Philippians
2.19), and because of their shared faith, Timothy was like a son to Paul (1.2). Timothy
became one of Paul's most faithful co-workers, and Paul mentions Timothy in five of his
letters.
Although this letter is addressed to Timothy personally, it actually addresses many of the
concerns Paul had with the life of the entire church. Guidelines are given for choosing
church officials (3.1-7), officers (3.8-13), and leaders (5.17-20).
Christians are to pray for everyone and to remember:
There is only one God,
and Christ Jesus
is the only one
who can bring us
to God.
(2.5a)
A QUICK LOOK AT THIS LETTER
Greetings (1.1,2)
Instructions for Church Life (1.3—3.13)
The Mystery of Our Religion (3.14—4.5)
Paul's Advice to Timothy (4.6—6.21)
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