Tit 2:1-2 Why was it so important that Titus proclaim to the Cretans the things fitting for sound doctrine? See Tit 1:10-13. Is there any less need for sound doctrine today? Along what lines does Paul organize the teaching with which Titus is to establish the people in sound doctrine? See Tit 2:2,3,4,6,9. How old…
Tit 1:5-9 For what two-fold purpose had Paul left Titus in Crete? Note: In the rest of chapter 1 Paul expounds on the appointment of elders, and in chapters 2 and 3 addresses the things that remain that Titus is to set in order. What is the first qualification Paul gives for an elder in…
Introduction: Following Paul’s release from his first Roman imprisonment around 62 a.d. he visited Asia and Macedonia as planned (Philemon 1:22, Phil 2:24, 1 Tim 1:3). Around this same time he also made a missionary trip with Titus to Crete where he had briefly stopped off on his imprisoned journey to Rome (Acts 27:7-9). Titus had…
1Ti 6:11-16 What does it mean “to flee”? From what things is Timothy to flee? See 1Ti 6:3-5, 10. What things does a man of God pursue? See 1Ti 6:11. Why is perseverance important? See Mat 10:22, 24:13. Note: “pursue” is the same word translated elsewhere as “persecute”—i.e., to pursue intensely; does Paul’s use of…
1Ti 6:1-2 What does Paul mean by “all honor”? For what reason did Paul instruct that slaves should regard as worthy of all honor even an unbelieving master? See also 1 Pet 2:13-15, 18-23. Why in the same manner is it important for Christian wives to be subject in honor to their husbands, even if they…
1Ti 5:17-18 How does an elder differ from an overseer (1Ti 3:1-7) or pastor? See Tit 1:5-7, Acts 20:17,28, 1 Pet 2:25, 5:1-4 and note that while “elder” describes the mature status of church leaders, “overseer” and “pastor” describe their role. What does Paul mean by those who “rule well”? Note: the Greek words he uses…
1Ti 5:3-8 From the context of the verses that follow, what does Paul mean to “honor” widows? See also 1Ti 5:17-18. What does he mean by those who are “widows indeed”? See 1Ti 5:4-5, 16. What example do we have in Scripture of a “widow indeed” who continued “in entreaties and prayers”? See Luke 2:37. …
1Ti 4:11 From the immediate context as well as the context of the entire letter, what “things” was Timothy to teach? See especially 1Ti 4:7-10 but also 1Ti 2:1-3:13 and the “these things” of 1Ti 3:14, and Ti 4:1-5 and the “these things” of 1Ti 4:6. See also 1Ti 4:15, 5:7,21, 6:2. How are all…
1Ti 4:7-8 What does 1Ti 4:8 teach us about the nature of the “worldly fables” he mentions in 1Ti 4:7? See also 1Ti 4:3, Col 2:20-23. What does Paul mean that they are “fit only for old women” (KJV and NIV = “old wives’ tales”; literally “profane and old-womanish myths”)? Is it like Paul to…
1Ti 4:3 Through what two desires mentioned in 1Ti 4:3a is the carnal flesh of man made most manifest? Are man’s appetites for food and intimacy inherently bad and something to be avoided? See 1Ti 4:3b-4. How would these longings have led man to fulfill God’s will and intention for his creation? See Gen 1:28-31,…