If Paul wrote you a personal letter, what would he say? He would
challenge you, as he did Timothy and Titus, to keep the faith, fight the good
fight, and present yourself approved to God. He might entreat you, as he did
Philemon, to receive back one who has wronged you but now seeks to return.
Dependable Discipleship: 1 & 2
Timothy, Titus, Philemon
1 Timothy 1:1-20
1. Paul’s Charge Re: Doctrine
A. Paul’s Past Charge to Timothy
False teachers! Myths! Speculation! …
Use of law.
B. Christ’s Past Charge to Paul
1:12-17 Gratitude for grace; foremost
of sinners.
C. First Charge: “Fight the Good Fight!”
Source: Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps
and Charts (edited)
1 Timothy 2:1-3:16
2. Paul’s Charge Re: Worship
A. Prayer in Public Worship
B. Women in Public Worship
Male / female distinctions rooted in
creation, Fall.
C. Qualifications of Overseers
D. Qualifications of Deacons
E. 2nd Charge: “Conduct … the House of God!”
Confession: the Mystery of Godliness.
1 Timothy 4:1-16
3. Paul’s Charge Re: Teachers
A. Description of False Teachers
B. Instruction for True Teachers
4:6-16 The work of a minister
4:12 “Let none despise your youth. …
example.”
C. Third Charge: “Do Not Neglect Your Gift!”
1 Timothy 5:1-25
4. Paul’s Charge Re: Relationships
A. How to Treat All People (as Family Members)
B. How to Treat Widows (as Worthy of Support)
C. How to Treat Elders (as Worthy of Honor)
5:19 “Do not receive an accusation …
witnesses.”
D. Fourth
Charge: “Observe Without Prejudice!”
1 Timothy 6:1-21
5. Paul’s Charge Re: Motives
A. Exhortation to Servants
B. Exhortation to Godliness with Contentment
6:10 Love of money … root … wander …
griefs.
C. Exhortation to the Rich
6:17-18 Not hope in $$$. Good works,
generosity.
D. Fifth Charge: “Guard … Entrusted to You!”
2 Timothy 1: Paul’s Parental
Appeal
1:1-7 Courage
You have a God-given heritage. Lois,
Eunice.
1:8-12 Suffering
You have a God-given gospel. “I know
whom …”
1:13-18 Loyalty
You have a God-given pattern.
Onesiphorus.
2 Timothy 2: Paul’s Practical
Appeal
2:1-2 Steward: entrust God’s
message to others.
2:3-4 Soldier: endure
hardship. (Cf. 8-13.)
2:5 Athlete: play by the rules
and win the crown.
2:6-7
Farmer: work hard and enjoy the produce.
2:14-18 Workman: give God your
best efforts.
2:19-23 Vessel: be used only
for holy endeavors.
2:24-26 Servant: kindly
correct and save others.
2 Timothy 3: Paul’s Prophetic
Appeal
3:1-9 Increasing Evil
Recognize sin and its growth in the
last days.
3:10-13 Influential Example
Follow Paul’s model, even when
persecuted.
3:14-17 Inspired Equipment
Stay with the Word of God. It has all
you need.
“All / every Scripture is
God-breathed.”
2 Timothy 4: Paul’s Personal
Appeal
4:1-4 Preach the Word!
Realize that men will turn from truth
to myths.
4:5-8 Fulfill Your Ministry!
Endure! “I have fought the good fight
… crown.”
4:9-22 Visit Me Soon!
Uphold the lonely who are suffering
for Christ.
“Others deserted me, but the Lord
stood with me!”
Titus
Tit 1 Appoint
Qualified Elders!
To exhort in sound doctrine and
refute opponents.
Tit 2 Match the Message!
Apply the gospel to each specific
life situation.
“Adorn the doctrine.” “For God’s
grace instructs …”
Tit 3 Promote
Godly Living!
Treat others as recovering,
grace-saved sinners.
Philemon
1:1-7 Prayer:
Paul’s Praise for Philemon
You have refreshed the hearts of the
saints.
1:8-16 Petition: Paul’s
Plea for Onesimus
Receive him as more than a slave, as
your brother.
1:17-25 Promise: Paul’s Pledge to Philemon
Whatever he owes you, charge it to my
account.
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Here's another approach ...
Dependable Discipleship – 1 & 2
Timothy, Titus, Philemon
As you read the Word for yourself, think of the two words that you would choose. Then look at the words I have chosen, and please email
me any changes you propose. Even if I do not change my words to yours, I may still
refer to your words as I present these studies and discuss them with our group.
Remember, please email your responses to CoryFB2020@outlook.com.
Here’s what I have so far:
1 Tim 1 Truth and Grace
1 Tim 2 Prayer and Roles
1 Tim 3 Overseers and Deacons
1 Tim 4 Apostasy and
Diligence
1 Tim 5 Widows and Elders
1 Tim 6 Contentment and Riches
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2 Tim 1 Encouragement and
Boldness
2 Tim 2 Endurance and
Obedience
2 Tim 3 Hardship and Commitment
2 Tim 4 Preaching and
Finishing
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Tit 1 Elders and Dangers
Tit 2 Responsibility and Anticipation
Tit 3 Grace and Transformation
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Phm 1 Refreshment and Reconciliation
So what are the key words that you would choose?
I look forward to hearing from you!
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