1 Timothy
What does it mean to be given “double honor?”
In this passage the Apostle Paul turns to admonitions and instructions concerning the elders of a church. To get a church operating as it ought to is more important than maintaining good schools, or electing strong officials to office, or building a sound economic base in this country; it is far …
The Qualifications for a Pastor
If anyone desires to be a church leader, he desires and honorable position (v. 1). Fourteen qualifications are given for pastors (“Bishopâ€, “pastor†and “elder†are synonymous) …
Is it a sin to be rich?
Paul gives instructions to rich Christians. Notice in verse 17 what temptations the rich are warned about. He makes it clear that Christianity is not opposed to those who are already rich, but it is very important what their attitude is toward their riches and how they use them. He warns them …
The Law reveals Sin but doesn’t take it away
In the opening lines of his letter to Timothy, Paul addresses him (1) as an apostle & (2) as a spiritual father. While we might immediately associate apostleship with authority, Paul here associates it with obedience and patience. Paul was under the command of God, and his hope was in Jesus (v.1) …
The Qualifications for a Deacon
Thirteen qualifications are given for deacons (servants). The original intention for deacons was to help meet the physical needs of the church so that the pastors could "give themselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word†(Acts 6:1-4) …
What is your Definition of Success?
Paul shares with Timothy three principles that will bring success in the ministry if they are followed …
How godly Widows should act
In this passage, Paul identifies two kinds of widows: those who should receive extra help from the church and those who should not. Here are Paul’s qualifications for worthy widows: (1) Not less than 60 Years old (v. 9). She should be elderly. The implication is that she would be gladly working …
One of Life’s Greatest Needs
The danger that Timothy faced in Ephesus came from people in the church who were following Greek philosophers who taught that the body was evil and that only the soul mattered. Good appearances are not enough. If a teaching contradicts the Bible, it is false. Paul warned Timothy …
Our Responsibilities toward the Elderly & Widowed
Paul tells Timothy how important it is that he has a right attitude as he deals with people in the church. Since Timothy was a younger man, he might be tempted to ignore the older members. (1) To older people we must show affection and respect (vv. 1-2). An older man is to be treated like a …
The Rewards of Meditation
Paul shares five things that a good Christian leader needs to be disciplined in: …