Pastoral Epistles Midterm

What is Timothy's hometown?

Lystra

Titus was a

Greek Gentile

What was Paul's charge to Timothy in 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Timothy must stay in Ephesus to correct the false teachers that were leading people astray.

What is meant by "sound doctrine" in 1 Timothy 1:10? What is it in contrast to?

Sound doctrine is the Gospel that Paul taught Timothy, it is contrasted with the teaching of the false teachers.

The Greek, eusebeia. used in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 means

A Godly and righteous life

Briefly explain Paul's instructions for women/wives is 1 Timothy 2:8-15 and his underlying concerns for it.

He wants them to remain quite because they had been lead astray by false teaching, Paul wants them to learn in quietness so they can teach proper doctrine.

Give the chapter and verse for each of the three "trustworthy sayings" found in 1 Timothy.

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners 1 Tim 1:15

Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task 1 Tim 3:1

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 1 Tim 4:8

Summarize why "exemplary families" are a qualification for overseers in 1 Timothy 3:4-5.

If a man is not able to keep his family in order and lead them, how could he be expected to be able to lead the family of the church.

The Greek, episkopoi, in 1 Timothy 3 can be translated as

Overseer

What did Paul mean by "latter times" in 1 Timothy 4:1-5?

The time after Jesus sent the Holy Spirit

In the Pastoral Epistles the phrase “the word of God” invariable refers to

The Gospel, Jesus

Summarize what qualified a "true widow" who was to receive care from the church? What kind of widows were not to receive such care and why?

Over sixty, faithful to her husband, well known for good deeds.

What verse from Luke is quoted by Paul when illustrating that teachers of the word should receive financial/material help (1 Tim. 5:17-18)?

Luke 10:7

Summarize Paul's instructions regarding slaves and masters in the church in 1 Timothy 6:1-2a.

Slaves should treat their masters well and serve them as best as possible even when they are not being watched, serve as to God. The Masters should treat their slaves well and be devoted to their welfare.

Summarize Paul's instructions to the rich in 1 Timothy 6:17-19.

Tells them to trust in God not in money, to give generously, and be rich in good works to store up treasures in heaven.