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All Lessons were outlined by Bro. Danny Taylor or former Pastor Fred Bryant from Grace Baptist Church in Wichita Falls Texas, except where otherwise noted in lessons.
 I Timothy Chapter 3 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net E-mail: [email protected] Introduction: In chapter 2, we studied how that we should be constantly in prayer to the Lord for all men. Both kings, friends, and even those who do not know the Lord. This chapter deals with the scriptural leadership of the church and particularly the qualifications of its leadership. The purpose is that Timothy, and us might know how to conduct himself in the church of the living God. A pattern for church leadership and polity is set forth. The chapter concludes with an explanation of the church and a concise summary of the ministry of our Lord. I. The Qualifications of Pastors (elders) 1 Tim 3:1 This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 1 Tim 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; The Apostle begins by noting, This is a true saying. It literally has the sense, ‘this is a faithful saying.’ He continues, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. The office of a bishop is that which is more commonly called the pastorate. Here, Paul commends any willing to so seek that ministry. However, in the greater overview of the New Testament, such a position is a calling of the Chief Shepherd. He is the one who calls and ultimately ordains men to His service. Three terms are used referring to the leader of the church in the New Testament. (1) The term translated as bishop (episkoph episkopay) literally means ‘overseer.’ God has given him the general oversight for the local church. (2) The term translated as elder (presbuterov presbuteros) is also used interchangeably for bishop as in Titus 1:5-6. An elder was one of authority either by age or rank. The application of the term is essentially that of authority. (3) The term translated as pastor (poimen poimen) literally means a ‘shepherd’ and speaks of tender care and feeding of a flock. Each of these three terms refers to the same individual. The difference lies in the various aspects of leadership. The composite is of oversight, authority, and tender care. An analogy might be found in a husband/father in a home. The early churches in many cases began out of a synagogue. In fact, in James, the word used for assembly there is the word usually translated as synagogue. The point is that the leadership of synagogues were known as elders. That term carried over into the early church, particularly when it was largely Jewish in character. However, as the church moved west and became more gentile in nature, the Greek term (episkopov) episkopos was the word which came to refer to the leadership of the church. It derives from two simple words (epi) epi which has the sense of ‘over’ and (skopov) skopos which means to ‘see.’ The idea is of oversight. The two terms, elder and bishop, refer to the same office. They differ only in their origins. In modern terms, they are the equivalent of the ‘pastor.’ Continue Reading in PDF: 
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 I Timothy Chapter 2 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net E-mail: [email protected] Introduction: Last week Paul exhorted young Timothy to stand strong in the faith. He explained how the Law never brought righteousness, but was our schoolmaster to show us our position as lost sinners before God. He charged Timothy to mark those who were false teachers and to turn away from them. Paul deals with two general topics in this chapter: 1st is the matter of prayer, particularly in the church; He then moves on to the status of Christian women in the church. I. Who The Christian Should Pray For 1 Tim 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 1 Tim 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. As the Apostle begins his charge to Timothy (and by extension all pastors), the first priority is prayer. One of the first priorities in a pastor’s life must be prayer. Prayer truly changes things. The Apostle sets forth four terms that are general synonyms for prayer. Each sets forth a specific distinction thereof. (1) Supplications are making request for need. (2) Prayers are reference to direct communication with God, implying praise and worship. (3) Intercessions are praying for or on behalf of another. (4) Giving of thanks which is self evident. “For all men” continues the thought of intercession mentioned above. The greater thought is that our prayer life ought to include making request for needs, along with direct fellowship with God, interceding for others, and of course, thanking God for his goodness. In verse 2, our prayer life ought to include our government and its leadership so that we might live a peaceful, civilized life in all godliness and respect. Our prayer so ought to be for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Though we may not care for the personality occupying an office of political leadership, nevertheless, we are told to gather and pray for them. Continue Reading in PDF:
 I Timothy Chapter 1 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net E-mail: [email protected] Introduction: The first epistle from the Apostle Paul to Timothy was written in the interval between Paul’s first and final imprisonment. As the apostolic age was nearing the fulfilling of its purpose, the Scriptures were to be completed and passed on to succeeding generations of pastors for guidance in the churches. What we know to be the pastoral epistles included specific guidelines for church order, and instructions for its leadership. Paul wrote to Timothy as a young pastor with such instruction. I Timothy is organized largely along its chapter divisions. Chapter 1 rebukes unsound doctrine. Chapter 2 regards prayer as well as the role of women in the church. Chapter 3 deals with the qualifications for leadership. Chapter 4 deals with the example of church leadership. Chapters 5 and 6 both deal with guidance for church leadership. In chapter 1, Paul writes to Timothy, initially dealing with the purpose of the Old Testament Scriptures. He then presents the mercy of God in placing himself into the ministry. He also touches upon the purpose of his ministry. The chapter ends with the beginning of Paul’s charge to Timothy. I. The Salutation 1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; 2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. Paul begins the epistle by announcing his authorship in the first sentence. Paul acknowledges that his apostleship was by the commandment of God. He was placed into the ministry at the direct command of God. The word translated as apostle (apostolov apostolos) has the sense of a ‘sent one.’ Each of the twelve apostles were specifically called and sent by Jesus Christ. Notice the Apostle also uses the full title, the “Lord Jesus Christ.” Not only is the Lord Jesus our Savior, He also is our hope. Note: God still calls the sent ones. We know them today as missionaries. Paul makes clear to whom the epistle was written: “Unto Timothy my own son in the faith.” It may be a reference to how Paul had likely led Timothy to Christ. He certainly had been the one who had discipled and trained him. Luke records that Paul went to Derbe and Lystra in Acts 13 and 14. He then returned some years later as noted in Acts 16. Timothy was from Lystra. He apparently had received Christ on Paul’s first visit, or perhaps a result of that visit. Timothy evidently grew rapidly in grace. It is possible that Timothy may have been a witness to the stoning that Paul received there. Upon Paul’s return, Timothy had matured as a Christian young man to such an extent, he was “well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium” (Acts 16:2). Paul enlisted young Timothy to travel with him as his assistant. That he did for most of what remained of Paul’s ministry. Later as Paul was held in detention, Timothy evidently became a pastor. Timothy likely became the pastor of the church at Ephesus though there is no scriptural record thereof. As is typical in so many epistles, Paul invokes grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. We need be careful that we never take these spiritual virtues for granted. God’s grace, His mercy, and His peace are riches indeed. The Apostle invoked them to his readers in virtually every one of his epistles, usually at the beginning or end thereof. For the first time in his writings, Paul refers to God as “our Saviour”. This is so true, since Christ is the Savior and He is one of the three of the Godhead or Trinity. Paul also in his letter to Titus used the term of “God our Saviour”. Christ is referred to as our hope. And what a hope Jesus is. Without Christ, we are nothing and can not approach God. But by having Him as our Savior, we can and are the joint-heirs with God. Not because of anything good on our part, but because we have accepted what Jesus did for us when He paid the sin sacrifice on Mount Calvary. Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Paul refers to Timothy as his own son in the faith. Some have mistaken this to mean Timothy was the son of Paul, but that is not true. We believe Timothy was saved under the ministry of Paul, thereby the term of ‘son in the faith.’ These men were close friends and Paul was a very good and powerful influence on this young man. In the latter part of verse 2, Paul wishes him grace, mercy, and peace. I think here he is not speaking of the grace that first saved us, but is speaking of the grace that sustains and keeps us. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Probably the mercy is similar in that it is not speaking of the mercy we received when we were first forgiven of our sins, but is the mercy we receive day after day as we become conscious of our failures and sins. We have to confess our sins daily, and when we do, God forgives us of our failures. Continue Reading in PDF:
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