Category Archives: Thoughts on 1 Timothy

Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Theme: Requiring people to abstain from certain foods and from marrying is a satanic scheme. Key verses: “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things … Continue reading →

Text: 1 Timothy 3:14-16 Theme: Paul gives two powerful reasons to act right. Key verses: “…you will know how one ought to behave as a member of God’s family–the assembly of the living God, the pillar and foundation that support … Continue reading →

Text:1 Timothy 3:1-13 Theme: Qualifications of elders and deacons Key verses: “..if anyone is seeking a position as overseer in the church, he desires an honorable and important work. Here are the qualifications to look for in an overseer: a … Continue reading →

Text: 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Theme: Guidelines for women Key verses (from The Voice NT): “…here’s what I want to see…Women, the same goes for you: dress properly, modestly, and appropriately. Don’t get carried away in grooming yourself…Instead, as is fitting, … Continue reading →

Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Theme: The motivation and method of pleasing prayer. Key verses: “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone…that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness … Continue reading →

Text: 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Theme: Faith in godly instruction and a good conscience are required to avoid shipwrecking our faith. Key verses: “Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction…so that by following them you may fight the good fight, … Continue reading →

Text: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Theme: God loves pouring his favor on the unlikely and undeserving. Key verses: “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me faithful, appointing me to his service” (v. 12). … Continue reading →

Text: 1 Timothy 1:8-11 Theme: The Law is good; lawbreakers and false teachers are not. Key verses: “We know that the law is good if one uses it properly. We also know that law is made not for the righteous … Continue reading →

Text: 1 Timothy 1:3-7 Theme: Sometimes our main purpose in ministry is to confront and correct. Key Verses: “…stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to reach false doctrines any longer nor devote themselves to … Continue reading →

Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-2 Theme: The first thing to know is who we are and who God is. Key verses: “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, To … Continue reading →