Description
A first-century Christian, contemplating the future of the church on earth, might well have asked: How will the church fare when the apostles are no longer present to teach and guide her in person? How can sound doctrine, on which salvation depends, be preserved? And how can good order be maintained without the apostles to put it into effect? Part of the divine answer to these questions was the apostle Paul's first letter to Timothy. Paul wrote to instruct Timothy on the conduct of his ministry in Ephesus. But in the purpose of God his instructions were to remain permanently valid for the church and its ministers till the end of time.
In this concise Bible study, John Cook guides the reader through Paul's letter, pointing out its relevance to twenty-first-century Christians and churches. He shows that behind all the detailed guidance Paul passes on to Timothy and to us lie his amazement and gratitude that 'Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners' (1 Tim. 1:15), and his fervent desire that the church Christ came to save should remain 'a pillar and buttress of truth' (1 Tim. 3:15) until the appearance of the Savior in glory.
Features
Accessible: Each volume in the Let’s Study series mines the Scriptures to get to the root of the text, but is written in an approachable and friendly, tone, making them an excellent resource for the layperson.
Practical: The warm, pastoral explanation of the text is coupled with concise, practical, helpful application.
Designed for group study: Each volume in the Let’s Study series includes a Group Study Guide in the back of the book to help facilitate discussion—an excellent tool for leading family worship or small groups.
Endorsements
‘The whole unfolding Let’s Study series is a must for every Christian home that is serious about getting to know the Word.’ — COVENANTER WITNESS
Table of Contents
PUBLISHER’S PREFACE vii
AUTHOR’S PREFACE ix
INTRODUCTION xi
OUTLINE OF 1 TIMOTHY xiii
1 Addresses and Greetings (1:1–2) 1
2 Timothy’s Task at Ephesus (1:3–7) 7
3 The Proper Use of God’s Law (1:8–11) 12
4 Paul’s Thanksgiving to God for His Abundant Grace (1:12–17) 17
5 Paul’s Solemn Charge to Timothy (1:18–20) 23
6 Public Prayer in the Worshipping Congregation (2:1–7) 24
7 Directions for Congregational Worship (2:8–10) 28
8 The Place of Women in the Church (2:11–15) 40
9 The Divinely-Imposed Qualifications for Church Elders (3:1–7) 46
10 The Lord’s Requirements for Deacons (3:8–13) 54
11 The Church of the Living God (3:14–16) 61
12 A Warning of Imminent Departure from the Faith (4:1–5) 68
13 The Importance of True Godliness (4:6–10) 73
14 Guidance for the Christian Ministry (4:11–16) 78
15 Dealing with Church Members (5:1–8) 84
16 Guidance for Enrolling Widows in the Church (5:9–16) 89
17 The Honor Due to Church Elders (5:17–25) 93
18 Slaves Must Honor Their Masters (6:1–2) 98
19 False Teaching and the Love of Money (6:3–10) 101
20 The Charge to Timothy concerning His Ministry (6:11–16) 107
21 Two Closing Commands to Timothy (6:17–21) 113
GROUP STUDY GUIDE 119
FOR FURTHER READING 130
Product Details
Title: Let’s Study 1 Timothy
Author: W. John Cook
Publisher: Banner of Truth
Pages: 144
Binding: Paperback
Size: 21.5 x 13.7 x 1.0 cm
ISBN: 9781848710474
