1Timothy

1 Timothy

The book of 1 Timothy was addressed by Paul to his former missionary companion.

Paul refers Timothy as “my own son in the faith”

This letter, 2 Timothy, and Titus are known as the pastoral letters because they provide significant counsel to those serving as pastors or leaders in the Church.

1 Timothy

1 Timothy

Historical Background: *Timothy was born in Lystra. His Father was Greek. He grew up under the watchful care of his righteous Jewish mother and grandmother.Timothy was taught the scripture in his youth.

*Paul invited Timothy to serve with him during his second missionary journey.

*Paul wrote this letter between his 1st and 2nd Roman imprisonments. About A.D. 64.

*Timothy was assigned to watch over the Church in Ephesus with specific assignment to stop the growth of false doctrine

The 1st Epistle of Paul the

Apostle to Timothy

In the 1st Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy:

* How the Church should interact with one another.

*Setting a good example from Church leaders to the members.

*Counsel on how to receive Church callings and being able to serve.

“ And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.”(1 Timothy 1:14)

Testimony of Paul to 1 Timothy

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Church leaders are responsible for ensuring that true doctrine is taught to the Saints

1 Timothy 1: 3-71 Timothy 1: 18-20

God extends mercy to us through the Atonement

1 Timothy 1: 12-17D&C 29:1

Individual apostasy is one of the signs of the last days.

1 Timothy 4: 1-152 Nephi 27: 1-2D&C 112: 23-24

The Saints have a responsibility to care for the poor and needy

1 Timothy 5:1-16James 1:27Jacob 2:19

We should not put our trust in worldly riches “for the love of money is the root of all evil”

1 Timothy 6: 1-19D&C 6:7

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Ephesus

1Timothy 1•Counsel is given to teach true doctrine only

•Christ came to save repentant sinners

1Timothy 2•We should pray for all people

•Christ is our Mediator

•Women should dress modestly

•Women are blessed in childbearing and are admonished to continue in faith, charity, and holiness

1Timothy 3•Qualifications are given for bishops and deacons

•Great is the mystery of godliness

1Timothy 4•Paul describes the latter-day apostasy

•Christ is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe

1Timothy 5•Saints are to care for their worthy poor

•Policies concerning elders are given

1Timothy 6•The love of money is the root of all evil

•Fight the good fight of faith

•Do not trust in worldly riches

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1 Timothy 1-5

Charge Teach, command

Unfeigned Sincere

Perjured persons Liars, promise breaker

Adorn Clothe

Sobriety Self control

Lucre Money

Piety Loyalty, devotion, reverence

Potentate Absolute ruler