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During the final phase of Paul’s apostolic career, a serious disruption was troubling the long-established Christian church in Ephesus: Some church leaders had become false teachers. Paul had warned that this would happen (Acts 20:29–31), and now their impact was threatening the life and well-being of the community. A skillful person was needed to restore order to God’s household. Paul gave this task to Timothy, his trusted delegate.
Key People, Places, and Terms
People 11
- Christ (Jesus) 20
- Jesus 14
- Lord (Jesus) 5
- Timothy 4
- Adam 2
- Alexander (1 Timothy 1:20) 1
- Eve 1
- Hymenaeus 1
- Paul 1
- Pontius (Pilate) 1
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Places 2
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Themes
The Household 7 The household was the basic family unit of Greco-Roman society. People believed that if households were stable, the state would also be stable. In these households, everyone had clear roles and responsibilities that w... Women’s Roles in the New Testament Church 5 The apostle Paul's words in 1 Timothy about women's roles in the church were intended to correct what was happening in Ephesus. But Bible scholars debate how this passage applies to other situations. There are three m... Church Leaders 4 The first church gatherings were spontaneous and God's spirit gave gifts in a special way (see 1 Corinthians 14:26–33 ). The apostles generally led the Christian communities along with the elders in Jerusalem ( Acts 6...
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Angels 2 In the Bible, angels are God's messengers who carry out his plans and tell his will to humans ( Genesis 16:7–12 ; Numbers 22:22–34 ; Judges 13:3–21 ; 2 Kings 1:3 , 15 ; Zechariah 1:4–12 ). The Hebrew Old Testament and... By Faith 2 Faith is a key theme in Scripture, but many misunderstand it. Some think faith means any kind of spirituality, like saying someone is a "person of faith." Others think it means a strong belief that good things will ha... God's Rule and Power Over All Nations 2 In ancient times, most people thought each nation had its own god or gods. For example, the king of Aram thought Israel's gods were only powerful in the hills ( 1 Kings 20:23 ). When the judge Jephthah talked about th... Jesus and Satan 2 Satan is a personal agent of sin and evil who opposed Jesus ( Matthew 4:1–11 ). The Gospel of Matthew refers to this being as: Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader 2 The role of a Christian leader is to serve and endure difficulties for those they guide ( Mark 10:35–45 ). For the apostle Paul, good leadership meant setting an example like Jesus Christ. Jesus's death on the cross w... The Church as a Living, Active Body 2 The apostle Paul considered the church as the living body of Jesus Christ made up of believers. Paul did not make any formal difference between professional church leaders and ordinary members, where only the leaders... Anger 1 Wise people do not get angry quickly. “ A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly ” ( Proverbs 14:29 ). Anger can cause bad judgment, so wise people think before they act ( 14:16 )... Apostasy and Renewal 1 During the time of Israel's divided kingdom, people often considered the northern kingdom of Israel as unfaithful and the southern kingdom of Judah as faithful. When Jeroboam started the northern kingdom, many righteo... Concern for the Poor 1 God instructed Israel to care for its people's well-being. Israel's covenant (special agreement) with God and its view of itself as a large family helped prevent claims to privilege. A family should support members in... Darkness and Light 1 Darkness means there is no light. There was no light until God commanded it to appear. He then separated light from darkness ( Genesis 1:2 , 4–5 , 18 ). The ninth plague he sent against Egypt was three days of deep da... Dealing with Conflict 1 God's people often experience conflict. It either comes from those outside of God's people who are against God. Or it comes from those within God's people who cause trouble. Dealing with conflict needs wisdom and care... Early Christian Heresies 1 The Greek word hairesis , which first means "choice," refers to a sect or faction . For example, the Sadducees were a sect within Judaism, as were the Pharisees ( Acts 5:17 ; 15:5 ). They called early believers in Jes... God’s Servant 1 In Isaiah 40–66 , God's servant is very important and appears often. The servant announces a new order of justice and righteousness to the world ( 42:3–4 ). He prepares the world for God's arrival ( 52:7 ). Who is the... God’s Unified Plan of Salvation 1 God reveals his plan for salvation throughout Scripture. It is a key theme in the letter to the Romans. In Romans 3:21 , the apostle Paul emphasizes two important points about being "made right" with God through Jesus... Holiness and Sexual Purity 1 The Bible teaches that people should be holy in their sexual relationships. God created humans as sexual beings. The first command God gave to Adam and Eve was to "Be fruitful and multiply" ( Genesis 1:28 ). This mean... Kingship 1 Israel wanted a king to be “like all the other nations.” By the time of Saul and David, kingship in the ancient Near East was nearly two thousand years old. This was especially true in the Egyptian and Babylonian empi... Material Reward 1 Some people in the Old Testament period believed that righteous people would usually prosper in material ways. They treated the wisdom sayings found in books like Proverbs as general rules for life. Other biblical boo...
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Use of the Old Testament in 1 Timothy
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