New Testament

1 Timothy

Author Paul the apostle

Date Written ~AD 62–66

Chapters 6

Theme Church leadership and sound doctrine

Summary

1 Timothy is a pastoral letter from Paul to his young delegate Timothy in Ephesus, providing instructions on combating false teaching, organizing church leadership, and maintaining godly conduct. It establishes qualifications for elders and deacons and emphasizes the importance of sound doctrine.

Outline

Charge to Guard Sound Doctrine (1)
Instructions for Worship (2)
Qualifications for Leaders (3)
Combating False Teaching (4)
Pastoral Care for Various Groups (5)
Godliness and Contentment (6)

Key Verses

1 Timothy 2:5

"For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus."

1 Timothy 3:15

"The church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth."

1 Timothy 4:12

"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 faith and in purity."

Christ in 1 Timothy

The one mediator between God and mankind; Christ who appeared in the flesh and was vindicated by the Spirit (3:16)

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