108. Notes on First Timothy (Chapter 1)

108. Notes on First Timothy (Chapter 1)

108 NOTES ON FIRST TIMOTHY

(Chapter One)

INTRODUCTION A profitable study for young preachers; an inspired man giving a young preacher instructions. How we ought to appreciate it.

I. THE SALUTATION (1 Timothy 1:1-2) 1. Paul’s salutation .

2. Always mentions the Godhead .

3. The one to whom addre ssed.

4. Grace, mercy and peace.

II. REMINDED OF THE CHARGE (1 Timothy 1:3-4) 1. Timothy at Ephesus.

2. Not to teach a different doctrine .

3. Nor waste time with fable s and genealogies.

4. These stir up strife .

Ill . THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW (1 Timothy 1:5-11) 1. Love out of a pure heart.

2. Some have turned to vain talking.

3. They desire to be teachers.

4. Not competent.

5. Proper use of the law.

(a) Not made for the righteous man. (b) Made to restrain the wicked. (c) Thirteen sins mentioned .

IV. PAUL’S CALL TO APOSTLESHIP (1 Timothy 1:12-17) 1. His thanks to God.

2. His former manner of life.

3. A faithful saying.

4. Honor and glory to God forever.

V. ANOTHER CHARGE (1 Timothy 1:18-20) 1. Prophecies which led to Timothy.

2. War the good warfare.

3. Holding the faith.

4. Hymenaeus and Alexander.

(a) Delivered them to Satan. (b) That they might be taught not to blaspheme.