Study1B...it is easy for the minister of Christ to get taken up with side issues and dubious teachings –- cults, isms, and strange theories
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Study 1B..FATHER’’S LETTER TO HIS SON
Scripture Portion: 1 Timothy 1:1-7
In the previous part ,we were able to study the life if the writer of the letter and his mind set of writting the piece to his spiritual son Timothy.We were able to learned from him to have hope in Christ as he did...this will lead us to studying the life of the recipient of the Paul's letter,which is Timothy.
2 . THE RECIPIENT
Verse 2 tells us that Timothy was the recipient of this letter. Notice how Paul describes him:-
(1) He gives his name – – “Timothy””. Timothy was Paul’’s greatest friend and companion in his labours, and wherever the apostle speaks of him it is with affection. Paul was about thirty years older than Timothy. What would account for this special affection? See how Paul goes on to speak of him:-
(2) He states his relationship – – “my true son in the faith””. Timothy was Paul’’s spiritual son, for he had been converted as a lad when Paul had visited Lystra, his home town (Acts 16:1-3); and later on Timothy accompanied Paul on his visits to Ephesus, Athens, Antioch, Philippi and Rome –- what an experience he had! Now Paul refers to a special work he had to do:-
(3) He declares his task –- ““stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines.”” The Church at Ephesus was in great danger. Error was creeping in, and thus Paul wrote to Timothy and told him to stay on the job and to guard the work of God.
3 . THE GREETING
This is contained in the last part of verse 2. Paul always began his letters with a word of affectionate greeting, and here he desired and prayed that young Timothy might enjoy three great blessings:-
1.Grace 2.Mercy 3.Peace
4 . THE PURPOSE
Why did Paul write to Timothy? The letter was intended to help Timothy to discharge his responsibility to the Lord in his work in the Church at Ephesus. Paul gives him three exhortations, mentioned in verses 3,4,18,19 and 20. These are:-
1.To stand firm verse 3
2.To speak up verse 3
3.To take care verse 4
In Verse 4 contains the warning that Timothy needed, for how easy it is for the minister of Christ to get taken up with side issues and dubious teachings –- cults, isms, and strange theories –- they are endless! We need to preserve the balance of truth, and to take care that we do not substitute the opinions of men for the clear revelation of God.
I want you to see yourself being addressed by this piece just like Timothy did and pray to God to keep you through....God bless you
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Study 1B..FATHER’’S LETTER TO HIS SON
Scripture Portion: 1 Timothy 1:1-7
In the previous part ,we were able to study the life if the writer of the letter and his mind set of writting the piece to his spiritual son Timothy.We were able to learned from him to have hope in Christ as he did...this will lead us to studying the life of the recipient of the Paul's letter,which is Timothy.
2 . THE RECIPIENT
Verse 2 tells us that Timothy was the recipient of this letter. Notice how Paul describes him:-
(1) He gives his name – – “Timothy””. Timothy was Paul’’s greatest friend and companion in his labours, and wherever the apostle speaks of him it is with affection. Paul was about thirty years older than Timothy. What would account for this special affection? See how Paul goes on to speak of him:-
(2) He states his relationship – – “my true son in the faith””. Timothy was Paul’’s spiritual son, for he had been converted as a lad when Paul had visited Lystra, his home town (Acts 16:1-3); and later on Timothy accompanied Paul on his visits to Ephesus, Athens, Antioch, Philippi and Rome –- what an experience he had! Now Paul refers to a special work he had to do:-
(3) He declares his task –- ““stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines.”” The Church at Ephesus was in great danger. Error was creeping in, and thus Paul wrote to Timothy and told him to stay on the job and to guard the work of God.
3 . THE GREETING
This is contained in the last part of verse 2. Paul always began his letters with a word of affectionate greeting, and here he desired and prayed that young Timothy might enjoy three great blessings:-
1.Grace 2.Mercy 3.Peace
4 . THE PURPOSE
Why did Paul write to Timothy? The letter was intended to help Timothy to discharge his responsibility to the Lord in his work in the Church at Ephesus. Paul gives him three exhortations, mentioned in verses 3,4,18,19 and 20. These are:-
1.To stand firm verse 3
2.To speak up verse 3
3.To take care verse 4
In Verse 4 contains the warning that Timothy needed, for how easy it is for the minister of Christ to get taken up with side issues and dubious teachings –- cults, isms, and strange theories –- they are endless! We need to preserve the balance of truth, and to take care that we do not substitute the opinions of men for the clear revelation of God.
I want you to see yourself being addressed by this piece just like Timothy did and pray to God to keep you through....God bless you
For more package,visit our blog:segoeevangelism1992.blogspot.com and also you can click on the link attached.
For support and testimony: segoeevangelism1992@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook via;
https://mobile.facebook.com/segoeevangelism/
Motto:Charity,Holiness and power...
God bless you.
Endeavor to share...
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