Studies in 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon
The posts listed here are studies in the pastoral letters of 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon.
- 1 Timothy - Studies from Paul's first letter to Timothy
- Combating the Teaching of False Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:3-4 - February 24, 2021 - Paul warns Timothy to not allow the teaching of false doctrines. These cause controversy, rather than building up the body of Christ.
- The Importance of Sound Doctrine – 1 Timothy 1:5 - September 10, 2018 - As Paul charged Timothy to combat false doctrines, so we should seek to be sound in doctrine that promotes love, purity, holiness and sincere faith.
- Faith and a Good Conscience – 1 Timothy 1:19 - April 2, 2018 - As a believer, how important is it to hold onto faith and a good conscience? According to Paul it is absolutely vital. Letting go of…
- God Wants All To Be Saved – 1 Timothy 2:3-6 - April 4, 2018 - God wants all people to be saved. And Christ's atoning sacrifice was for all people. But he will not force salvation on anyone. Only those…
- Basic Expectations for All Believers – 1 Timothy 3:2-3 - September 12, 2018 - Is it only pastors whose expectations are to be above reproach, faithful in their marriage and self-controlled? Or should that be true of all believers?
- A Good Reputation with Unbelievers – 1 Timothy 3:7 - April 5, 2018 - Do you have a good reputation among unbelievers? Do they see you as a Christian who is faithful to Christ and is loving and good?…
- The Deep Truths of the Faith – 1 Timothy 3:9 - August 29, 2018 - While holding to the deep truths of the faith is a stated qualification for being a deacon, it really should also be a goal for…
- Training to be Godly – 1 Timothy 4:7-8 - January 6, 2014 - Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things holding promise for both the present…
- Training in Godliness – 1 Timothy 4:7-8 - September 17, 2018 - Paul advises Timothy to avoid those things in this life that distract him, and instead to focus on training in godliness. Training with value for…
- Showing Visible Progress in the Faith – 1 Timothy 4:12-16 - December 27, 2013 - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in…
- Set an Example – 1 Timothy 4:12 - April 6, 2018 - Are you a good example of the Christian life stype to the believers around you? All of us should strive to set an example of…
- Don’t Neglect Your Gift – 1 Timothy 4:14 - March 30, 2020 - How has God gifted you to serve within the church? However he has, don't neglect your gift and so hurt the body, as well as…
- Watch Your Life and Doctrine Closely – 1 Timothy 4:16 - March 16, 2020 - All believers, not just preachers and teachers, need to watch our lives and doctrine closely. It is important both for ourselves and those we influence.
- Entertaining an Accusation – 1 Timothy 5:19-20 - September 20, 2018 - As members, or leaders, in a local church, how should we respond to an accusation of sin on the part of our leadership? Paul gives…
- Character in Leadership – 1 Timothy 5:22 - April 7, 2018 - How do we select our leaders, especially within the church? Based on their character in leadership? Or how appealing they sound to us?
- Flee Ungodliness; Pursue Righteousness- 1 Timothy 6:11 - April 9, 2018 - As a 'man of God' I need to flee ungodliness in all its many forms. Instead I need to pursue righteousness, godliness and other godly…
- The Good Fight of the Faith – 1 Timothy 6:12 - September 24, 2018 - In this passage, Paul calls on us to live a much more active life for Christ than we commonly do. Lace up the gloves and…
- 2 Timothy - Studies from Paul's second letter to Timothy
- The Spirit of Power, Love and Self-discipline – 2 Timothy 1:7 - April 10, 2018 - This verse is meaningful to those of us who are timid. God has given us his Spirit, the Spirit of power, love and self-discipline.
- What I have Entrusted to Him – 2 Timothy 1:12 - September 26, 2018 - In what do you trust? Much of what we might trust in will fail. Only what is entrusted into God's hands can really be secure.…
- Passing On Our Faith To the Next Generation – 2 Timothy 2:2 - March 23, 2020 - And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach…
- A Warning Against Quarreling About Words – 2 Timothy 2:14 - March 9, 2020 - Quarreling about words seems to be a favorite pastime for some people. But Paul warns us against it. It accomplishes little other than to cause…
- An Approved and Unashamed Worker – 2 Timothy 2:15 - April 11, 2018 - God did not call and save me just for eternity. He has also called me to live for him now, serving as a member of…
- Useful to the Master – 2 Timothy 2:20-21 - October 10, 2018 - Do you want to be useful to the Master; to God who has redeemed you? Then you need to do a dump run, getting rid…
- Having a Form of Godliness – 2 Timothy 3:1-5 - April 12, 2018 - 2 Timothy 3:1-4 sound a lot like our modern culture. Except that Paul is not talking about the culture at large. He is addressing those…
- The Promise of Suffering – 2 Timothy 3:12 - September 16, 2019 - Persecution is the common experience of all who would live godly lives in Christ. Don't be discouraged by this promise of suffering. Rejoice in it.
- Scripture: Inspired by God to Train and Equip – 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - April 13, 2018 - The Scripture is given to us by God to train us in the Christian life and to equip us for service in the kingdom of…
- Hold on to Sound Doctrine – 2 Timothy 4:3 - May 20, 2021 - Hold on to sound doctrine. Don't fall into the trap of believing what is most appealing. Hold firmly to the truth of Scripture.
- Discharge the Duties of Your Ministry – 2 Timothy 4:5 - March 17, 2021 - Paul's charge to Timothy included discharging the duties of his ministry. This speaks to me as well. Do all that the Lord has given me…
- No Regrets – 2 Timothy 4:7 - April 16, 2018 - When you leave this life behind, and stand before the Lord, will it be with no regrets? Can you say with Paul that you have…
- Demas: He Loved This World – 2 Timothy 4:10 - October 5, 2020 - The story of Demas is a sad one. A traveling companion of Paul who, in the end, turned his back on Paul. Why? Because he…
- Titus - Studies from Paul's letter to Titus
- By Their Actions They Deny Him – Titus 1:16 - April 17, 2018 - Can the world around me recognize the truth of my relationship with Christ by the life I live. Or by my actions and words do…
- Demonstrating Integrity in Action and Teaching – Titus 2:7-8 - September 28, 2020 - Pauls instruction here to Titus is applicable to all believers. Be an example. Show integrity in your actions as well as in your teaching.
- Say No to Ungodliness – Titus 2:12 - April 18, 2018 - Dare to be different, to say no to the ungodliness that is so rampant in our society. Instead, live an upright and godly life, being…
- Instructions for Relating to People – Titus 3:1 - April 19, 2018 - Rules for life! Paul's quick set of instructions for relating to people: be subject to rulers and authorities; be obedient; be ready to do whatever…
- Because of His Mercy- Titus 3:3-5 - May 5, 2014 - At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being…
- Saved, Because of His Mercy – Titus 3:4-5a - May 13, 2021 - God will save us, not because of anything we do, but because of his mercy. He will save all who call to him with faith…
- Philemon - Studies from Paul's letter to Philemon
- The Church that Meets in Your Home – Philemon 1:2 - April 20, 2018 - The church is wherever believers are. It is good to gather together in our homes and in other places and times. How better to be…