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Purpose:

The main purpose of 1 Timothy is probably best expressed in the following verse: “…but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know

how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the

living God, the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Tim 3:15 NKJV).

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Central Themes:

1 Timothy deals with two aspects of the subject of order in the local church: (1) the life of the church and (2) the leadership of the church.

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OutlineA charge (1:18, 6:13, 20) — “Guard the deposit”

Preliminary explanation (1:1-17). The “charge” introduced (1:18-20).

I.THE ASSEMBLY AND ITS CONDUCT (ch. 2-3). A.Concerning order (ch. 2). 1.The men and public prayer (2:1-8). 2.The women and public appearance (2:9-15).

B.Concerning office (ch. 3). 1.Qualifications of elders (3:1-7). 2.Qualifications of deacons (3:8-14).

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II.THE PREACHER AND HIS CONDUCT (ch. 4-6) A.To the assembly in general (ch. 4) 1.A “good minister” in faithful teaching (4:1-11). 2.A “good minister” in exemplary living (4:12-16).

B.Toward particular classes (ch. 5-6) 1.Older and younger (5:1-2). 2.Widows (5:3-16). 3.Elders (5:17-25). 4.Servants (6:1-8). 5.The rich (6:9-19).

Closing appeal (6:20-21).

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Key verses:

“Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith”

(1 Tim 1:5 NKJV)

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Key words: “good”1. “the law is good” (1:8). 2.“this is good and acceptable in the sight of God” (2:3). 3.“…he desires a good work” (3:1). 4.“have a good reputation with those outside…” (3:7). 5. “everything created by God is good…” (4:4). 6.“nourished in the words of faith and good doctrine” (4:6). 7.“fight the good fight of faith” (6:12). 8.“the good confession” (6:12). 9.“that they be rich in good works” (6:18).

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Key words: “godliness”1. “lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.” (2:2)

2.“discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness” (4:7 NASU).

3.“godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.” (4:8)

4.“doctrine conforming to godliness” (6:3 NASU) 5.“godliness with contentment is great gain” (6:6) 6.“flee these things and pursue…godliness” (6:11)

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Key words: “charge/command”1.“that you may charge some that they teach no other doctrine” (1:3)

2.“These things command [charge] and teach” (4:11) 3.“I charge you before God and the Lord Jesus Christ…that you observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing with partiality.” (5:21)

4.“Command [charge] those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy” (6:17)

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Key words: “love”1. The goal of Paul’s commands (1:5). 2. Young Timothy called to be an example of (4:12). 3. Is to be pursued, along with righteousness,

godliness, faith, patience and gentleness (6:11).

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Other Key Words….

1.“faithful” - 11x 2. “woman/wife” - 9x 3. “teaching” - 8x. 4. “truth, truthfulness” - 6x

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The Message for

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