In this audio introduction to 1 Timothy, I lay out the uniqueness of this letter from Paul, the major themes of this letter, and the problems Paul desires to correct with the power of the gospel.
After listening to the introduction, think about and meditate on the study questions for chapter 1. Please leave some input, either about the introduction or your answers to the study questions.
After listening to the introduction, think about and meditate on the study questions for chapter 1. Please leave some input, either about the introduction or your answers to the study questions.
Study Questions for 1 Timothy 1
1. What is the goal of Paul's command (1:3, 5)? How do the sub-elements listed in 1:5 relate to each other and to Paul's goal? How do you relate to these?
2. What is the purpose of the law (1:8-11)? Who is the law for?
3. How is a Christian to live (1:10-11)? What is the general concept of "sound doctrine" (1:11)?
4. What was the purpose for God showing mercy to Paul (1:12-17)?
5. How will Timothy be able to "fight the battle well" (1:18-20)? How do these two elements relate to each other?
2. What is the purpose of the law (1:8-11)? Who is the law for?
3. How is a Christian to live (1:10-11)? What is the general concept of "sound doctrine" (1:11)?
4. What was the purpose for God showing mercy to Paul (1:12-17)?
5. How will Timothy be able to "fight the battle well" (1:18-20)? How do these two elements relate to each other?
