1 Timothy 1

1 Timothy 1:1

1Tim. 1:1

[See Topic “Walking Thru the Bible” for introduction and outline.]

DATE: Shortly after the imprisonment of Acts 28 - probably @ AD 63.

I. SOUND 1:3-20 1. Dangers to Sound Doctrine 1Tim. 1:3-11 a) False Teachers - 3-7 [WHG Sermons: The Apostle’s Authority; The Apotle’s Greeting.]

1 Timothy 1:2

1 Timothy 1:2 True = ASV - means “legitimately born”

Faith = Titus 1:4; used objectively for the Gospel.

1 Timothy 1:3

1 Timothy 1:3 Besought .. urged, appealed to Abide .. abide still, implication that Paul had been there.

Charge .. instruct, with note of urgency

Other doctrine .. a different doctrine, or gospel, cf. Galatians 1:6-9

1 Timothy 1:4

1 Timothy 1:4 Fables .. Jewish fables, cf. Tit. 1:4, the Talmud is full of such. Genealogies .. Jewish Gnoistics used genealogies for their allegorical and legendary intrepretation of the Scriptures. [Modern Mormons

Questions .. occasioned unnecessary disputes.

1 Timothy 1:5

1 Timothy 1:5 End .. purpose, goal Commandment .. “charge” same as vs. 3.

The purpose of the charge given in vs. 3, to produce:

1. Love out of a pure heart
2. A good conscience
3. A sincere faith

Good conscience .. what to do with practice of what we know is right.

Faith unfeigned .. sincere faith

1 Timothy 1:6

1 Timothy 1:6 Swerved .. some had missed the mark.

Jangling .. idle talk; vain discussion, idle disputes

1 Timothy 1:7

1 Timothy 1:7 They missed the point and purpose of the Law. Such should lead to Christ.

1 Timothy 1:8

1 Timothy 1:8 b) Misuse of the Law – vs. 8-11. [WHG Sermon: Nature and Design of the Law]

Use it lawfully .. when used according to God’s purpose. The Law is misused today also by many.

1 Timothy 1:9

1 Timothy 1:9 Law .. Law is for the wicked. *general law, no definite article.

Verses 9 & 10 provide a general listing of the ten commandments of Exodus 20 Two tables of stone - the Second tablet covered more precisely.

1. lawless and disobedient
2. for the ungodly and for sinners
3. for profane
4. for murderers of fathers and mothers
5. for manslayers
6. for whoremongers … (v. 10)
7. for men stealers
8. for liars
9. for perjured persons
10. contrary to sound doctrine

1 Timothy 1:10

1 Timothy 1:10 See the NKJV for modern terminology for these sins.

Menstealers .. slave dealers who kidnapped people

Sound doctrine .. i.e. healhy (sounds like Dr. Luke influence on Paul here.)

1 Timothy 1:11

1 Timothy 1:11 Vs. 11 .. a comment on verse 8. 1 Timothy 1:8[Sermon: The Glory of the Gospel ]

Committed to my trust .. Paul an apostle – commanded by Chist and given strength to perform his mission.

1 Timothy 1:12

1 Timothy 1:12 Outline: 2. Example of Sound Doctrine – vs. 12-17

Enabled .. gives strength

Faithful .. trustworthy; 1 Corinthians 15:10

1 Timothy 1:13

1 Timothy 1:13 Paul lists his sins in an ascending order: (argarant - haughty - imprudent) Injurious .. violent, insolent. Acts 26:10 Ignorantly .. His countrymen had access to knowledge about Jesus, but he was ignorant.

1 Timothy 1:14

1 Timothy 1:14[Sermon: The Super Abounding Grace of God]

Exceeding abundant .. Super-abound; “overflowing”. Christ’s faith and love for Paul overlowed and was received in faithful gratitude. Romans 5:20 With .. Gk meta God showed his love to us in Christ, John 3:16

1 Timothy 1:15

1 Timothy 1:15 There are five such “faithful sayings”

All .. key word in the phrase.

Chief .. “first in order” Matthew 9:12; Luke 19:10 Summary of the Gospel1) Implies his pre-existence 2) Reveals his willful coming 3) Reveals his purpose for coming a) God’s will to save b) Accept God’s will or be lost

1 Timothy 1:16

1Tim. 1:15

to life everlasting .. Gk εἰς (eis) for the purpose of, toward, into

1 Timothy 1:17

1 Timothy 1:17[Sermon: The Nature of God]

Eternal .. Savior of all men of all ages. King .. therefore able to save, accquite; ruler of all men Immortal .. not subject to corruption, and will share that with man Invisible .. spiritual (not of this material world)

1 Timothy 1:18

1 Timothy 1:18 Charge .. 1 Timothy 1:3; 1 Timothy 1:5 According .. kata, “in accordance with” Prophecies .. 1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6 War .. strateue Remember the game Stratego! 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Warfare .. strateia 2 Timothy 4:7 Lesson: vs. 18-191) Ministers need reminding 2) Ministers need encouragement 3) Ministers need to know their purpose 4) Ministers need their weapons - v. 19a

1 Timothy 1:19

1 Timothy 1:19 Shipwreck .. Must be not only good soldiers, but good sailors! Paul has suffered many literal shipwrecks, so he knew what he was saying.

1 Timothy 1:20

1 Timothy 1:20 Hymenaeus and Philetus in 2Tim were identified as false teachers – see their chief error. 2 Timothy 2:17-18 Delivered unto Satan ..1 Corinthians 5:5. Usually understood as having disfellowship them, put them out of the church. Some think they were delivered over to Satan for bodily punishment and affliction ( cf. Acts 18:8-11.)

Learn .. Discipline is designed to teach; It proved successful at Corinth, 2 Corinthians 2:5-8.