Timothy was a native of lystra, and he was with paul when he was imprisoned rome. This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the bible. The background of pauls charge to timothy is the sure and certain confidence that god has spoken, that there is such a thing as the word of god in which true truth, absolute truth, objective truth is given to us. Timothy became a new convert of paul the apostle on his first missionary journey 1 timothy 1. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Apparently, after his release hoped for in philemon 22 and philippians 1. World wide study bible 1 timothy 4 christian classics. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity. Paul had sent timothy to the church at ephesus to counter the false teaching that had arisen there 1. For comparative study, where possible, chapter and verse numbers are mapped to the traditional convention used by modern english texts.
Such doctrines do not originate in the bible and are therefore heretical. Paul then went on to preach in macedonia, where he heard reports of timothys work at ephesus that prompted him to write 1 timothy, probably in ad 63. Teenagers are not too young to make a difference for christ. Timothy probably served for a time as a leader in the church at ephesus. In 1 timothy, then, we deal with the nittygritty of the local church, with the emphasis that it is the character and caliber of her leaders that will determine whether the church is really a church of the lord jesus christ. Now the spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons. Verses 12 this chapter is about apostasy, a warning expressly given to paul by the holy spirit. Verses 1 2 this chapter is about apostasy, a warning expressly given to paul by the holy spirit. For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. Join us as we study through 1 timothy verse by verse.
Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come. Study guide for 1 timothy 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. That one sentence can raise some questions right off the bat. We know as christians that we are called to branch out and reach the world around us, but first we must come together. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 timothy 4 and more. He also told timothy that spiritual training was important. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. After already noting the presence of false teachers at ephesus 1. In later times, indicates clearly our current time. Our discussion questions, teaching points, and applications can help you or your small group get the most out of this book as you grow in understanding and obedience. For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. Now the spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing. Timothy, and every pastor, must examine constantly the two great areas of concern ones life and ones doctrine. Failing to do this would mean peril for both timothy himself and for those in his congregation. Branch together brings christians together to read the bible every day. Task of gods workers, task of timothy, beware of apostasy from faith 1 timothy 4. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
Whether you lead a small group bible study or teach your teens at home, this youth bible study series on 1 timothy 4. This should come during the christian dispensation, for those are called the latter days. This 25 part expository study of 1 timothy was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1994. Now the spirit expressly says that in latter times some will. Book of first timothy overview insight for living ministries. Now the spirit expressly says that in later times some will renounce the faith by paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, 2 through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.
Read 1 timothy 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Paul was warning of those heretical teachings, not of the biblical requirement to avoid pork and shellfish. We know as christians that we are called to branch out and reach the world around us. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. First timothy presents the most explicit and complete instructions for church leadership and organization in the entire bible. It seems that 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul to timothy sometime after his release from roman imprisonment as described at the end of the book of acts, and was written from macedonia 1 timothy 1. Apostasy is the deliberate and permanent rejection of christianity after a previous profession of faith in it. This summary of the book of 1 timothy provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 1 timothy. Aug 01, 2018 branch together brings christians together to read the bible every day.
For there is one god, and there is one mediator between god and men, the man christ jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time. Without giving heed to his life, timothy might suffer shipwreck as in 1 timothy 1. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the esv study bible, the interactive knowing the bible study series. It seems that 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul to timothy sometime after his release from roman imprisonment as described at the end of the book of acts and was written from macedonia 1 timothy 1. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead. Study guide for 1 timothy 4 by david guzik blue letter bible.
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