Key Themes in 1 Timothy
1. The gospel produces holiness in the lives of believers, and there is no legitimate separation between belief and behavior. Thus, those who profess faith… Read More »Key Themes in 1 Timothy
1. The gospel produces holiness in the lives of believers, and there is no legitimate separation between belief and behavior. Thus, those who profess faith… Read More »Key Themes in 1 Timothy
1 Timothy 3:8 dignified 1 Timothy 3:8 not double-tongued 1 Timothy 3:8 not addicted to much wine 1 Timothy 3:8 not greedy for dishonest gain… Read More »Qualifications for Deacons
1 Timothy Titus 3:2 above reproach 1:6, 7 above reproach 3:2 husband of one wife 1:6 husband of one wife 3:2 sober-minded 1:8 disciplined 3:2… Read More »Qualifications for Elders in 1 Timothy and Titus
2:2 “a quiet and peaceful life, godly and dignified in every way” 2:9–10 dress in a way that is appropriate for “women who profess godliness”… Read More »Godliness
1:3 teaching a different doctrine 1:6 swerving from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith 1:6 wandering away into vain discussions 1:7 lacking understanding… Read More »False Teaching and Teachers
1. God’s righteous judgment will be fully manifest when Jesus returns. At that time unbelievers will be condemned and believers will be saved. 1:5–10; 2:9–14… Read More »Key Themes in 2 Thessalonians
In 2 Thess. 2:2 Paul warns against letters that claim to come from him but do not. Thus in 11 places in his letters Paul either identifies… Read More »The Authentication of Paul’s Letters
1. The wrath of God comes on those who reject the gospel. 2:16; 5:3 2. Jesus’ death and resurrection are the basis for the Christian’s… Read More »Key Themes in 1 Thessalonians
1:3 “hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” 1:10 “to wait for his Son from heaven” 2:19 “before our Lord Jesus at his coming” 3:13 “at… Read More »The Second Coming in 1 Thessalonians