Pastoral Epistles Final

What does Paul tell Timothy to do in 1 Timothy 1:3-4?

Tell people to not teach any different doctrines, and not devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies

What is the trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance? (1 Timothy 1:15)

Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners

Write out five qualifications for the office of overseer. (1 Timothy 3)

Must be above reproach, husband to one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, and respectable.

Write out four qualifications for the office of deacon. (1 Timothy 3)

Dignified, not double tongued, not addicted to wine, not greedy for dishonest gain

Why does Paul say that he is writing this letter to Timothy? (1 Timothy 3:15)

That he may know how one ought to behave in the household of God.

What holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come? (1 Timothy 4:8)

Godliness

List two commands that Paul gives to Timothy in 1:6-14.

Fan into flame the gift of God, Share in suffering

How does Paul describe the work of Jesus Christ in 2 Timothy 1?

It has given us the spirit not of fear but of power, love and self-control

What do we learn about Paul's situation in 2 Timothy 2:9?

He is suffering and bound by chains. But the word of God is not bound

What are the sacred writings (Scripture) able to do according to 2 Tim 3:15?

They're able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus

How does Paul describe Holy Scripture in 2 Tim 3:16-17?

It's all breathed out by God and no man should try to change it

In Titus 1:2,Paul writes that God promised eternal life before the ages began. How was this eternal life manifested in time and history, according to Titus 1:3?

Through the preaching entrusted by God

According to Titus 1:5, where did Paul leave Titus and why?

He left him in Crete, so that he might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as directed by Paul

What effect does the grace of God have on people according to Titus 2:11-12?

The grace of God brings salvation for all people, trains them to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives.

According to Titus 2:14, what did Jesus do and what was the purpose for what he did?

He gave himself up for us to redeem us

According to Titus 3:5 , by what means did God save us?

According to His own mercy

Which three of Paul's letters are commonly called the Pastoral Epistles?

1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus

Things to know from introductory material:

- All three letters were most likely written toward the end of Paul's life and ministry. These letters of Paul were likely the last three letters he wrote, of the 13 letters we have in the NT.

- Timothy and Titus are often viewed as pastors of local congregations. However, as mentioned, their role is not actually that of permanent, resident pastor of a church. Rather, these men serve as Paul's apostolic delegates who are temporarily assigned to their present location in order to deal with particular problems that have arisen in their respective churches and require special attention.

Information from 1 Timothy Notes:

- Paul likely wrote 1 Timothy during a fourth missionary journey not recorded in the book of Acts.

- Ephesus was a wealthy and highly influential port city in the Roman province of Asia, renowned for its temple of Artemis.

- Ephesus was the capital city of Asia.

Purpose for writing 1 Timothy:

The Ephesian church was struggling with false teaching, and Paul writes to Timothy, who will teach and instruct and correct the Ephesian church on such matters. (Schreiner, Handbook, 373).

According to 1 Timothy 1, what is likely to have been one of the main problems with the false teachers?

They did not properly distinguish between law and gospel. They did not understand the true purpose of the law.

According to 1 Tim. 6:3 What are Paul's criteria for judging doctrine?

- It must agree with "the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ"

- It must agree with "the teaching that accords with godliness

When did Paul write 1 Timothy?

AD 64-65. After his first Roman imprisonment and before his martyrdom in AD 67 (Schreiner).

Outline of 1 Timothy (Schreiner):

1:1-20 : Beware of false teachers

2:1-7 : Pray for all

2:8-3:16 : Set up appropriate structures in the church

4:1-16 : By your life and teaching counter false teachers

5:1-6:2 : Instructions for widows, elders, and slaves

6:3-21 : Final exhortations for Timothy

When Paul wrote 1-2 Timothy, where was Timothy?

Ephesus

When Paul wrote Titus, where was Titus?

Crete

Things to know from 2 Tim. notes:

- While Timothy is still on assignment in Ephesus, Paul is no longer in Macedonia (1 Tim 1:3) but once again in prison, most likely in Rome (2 Tim 1:8).

- Paul was released from his first Roman imprisonment and then was arrested again and imprisoned in Rome. 2 Timothy reflects on his second imprisonment, and Paul realizes that this time, in contrast to his first imprisonment in Rome, he won't be released.

- When did Paul write 2 Timothy? Since Paul wrote 2 Timothy shortly before his death, it was probably written in A.D. 64-65.

Schreiner's Outline of 2 Timothy:

1:1-18 : Guard the gospel

2:1-16 : Suffer for the gospel

3:1-17 : Avoid those who are evil and imitate those who are good

4:1-18 : Proclaim the word until the end

Information from Titus lecture notes

- Titus was written before his second imprisonment in Rome. Thus, before 2 Timothy.

- The theme of Titus is the inseparable link between faith and practice, belief and behavior. This truth is the basis for its critique of false teaching as well as its instruction in Christian living and qualifications for church leaders. (ESV Study Bible)

When did Paul write Titus?

Paul probably wrote Titus sometime after his release from his first Roman imprisonment in AD 62. (Schreiner)

What was the purpose for Paul's letter to Titus?

- Titus 1:5: "The reason I left you in Crete was to set right what was left undone and, as I directed you, to appoint elders in every town."

- Purpose: To encourage Titus to complete the assignment given to him in Titus 1:5 and to stand firm against his opponents

Geography and Population of Crete:

- Titus 1:5: "to appoint elders in every town." Kostenberger says that during the Roman period (when Titus was written), about 20 cities are attested in Crete.

- Encyclopedia Britannica: Crete is dominated by harsh mountains rising out of the sea.

- Kostenberger: Crete is 3,219 square miles in size, and because of the mountainous nature of the island, travel is not always easy, especially since "there is little evidence for a Roman road system." Thus Titus was faced with a formidable challenge, both logistically and theologically (in light of the false teachers).

Schreiner's outline of Titus:

1:1-16 : Appoint elders to preserve the gospel:

2:1-15 : Adorn salvation with a godly life:

3:1-15 : Live as children who have received mercy: