2 Timothy 4 (NIV) In chapter 4, Paul continues to warn Timothy of yet another example of what the last days will bring forth – in the body of Christ. He urges Timothy to remain strong , faithful , and true to his calling! 4 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will… Read More »
2 Timothy 3
2 Timothy 3 (NIV) Paul warns Timothy what the last days would be like, and why. He follows this with advice on how to guard the church, using examples from his own experience. He tells Timothy that in the face of much evil, we must be that much more holy, so we can hold our… Read More »
2 Timothy 2
2 Timothy 2 (NIV) The Appeal Renewed 2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Here we are continuing Paul’s thoughts from the previous chapters end, where Paul was telling Timothy that many have deserted him and possibly even the faith. Paul is encouraging Timothy to be strong, faithful… Read More »
2 Timothy 1
2 Timothy 1 (NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, Paul often calls himself “an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God”. We miss the implications of this because Paul was so elegant in his… Read More »
1 Timothy 6
1 Timothy 6 (NIV) Paul continues from the previous chapter with his instructions for Timothy. Here he discusses servants, false teachers, godliness and covetousness, what to follow and what to flee from, instruction for the rich, and some important information for Timothy himself. 1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their… Read More »
1 Timothy 5
1 Timothy 5 (NIV) Widows, Elders and Slaves 5 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity. In this chapter of 1st Timothy, Paul instructs Timothy, due to his young age,… Read More »
1 Timothy 4
1 Timothy 4 Paul warns in this portion of his letter to Timothy that many will fall away from the faith. He reminds of the freedom God provided through Jesus and give Timothy a diverse supply of instruction concerning himself, doctrine, and the people placed in the care of his ministry. 1 The Spirit clearly says… Read More »
1 Timothy 3
1 Timothy 3 (NIV) In this chapter, Paul is giving Timothy instruction on how to choose leadership for the church. This is a good instruction to remember, as leaders have a tendency to make leaders based more on need rather than qualifications. As a result, many times leadership is the biggest problem in a church… Read More »
1 Timothy 2
1 Timothy 2 (NIV) Paul addresses a few important things in this letter to Timothy. He first discusses prayer and the importance and reasons for it. He, then, discusses dressing appropriately, and he discusses the roles of men and women and the reasons for it. Instructions on Worship 1 I urge, then, first of all,… Read More »
1 Timothy 1
1 Timothy 1New International Version (NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 To Timothy my true son in the faith: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Paul opens with his credentials, which are… Read More »