Lesson 2
Key Questions for Chapter 1
 Are Paul’s letters more than personal
correspondence?
 What is the difference between
doctrine and men’s teachings?
 What is the purpose of law/
commandments?
 Is anyone too sinful to be saved?
 Is Christianity passive or active?
Lesson 2--Slide 1
Outline of Chapter 1
 Church Doctrine (Ch. 1)
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Essentiality of Church Doctrine (1:1-11)
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Example of Paul’s Ministry (1:12-17)
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Admonition to Timothy: Wage the Warfare
(1:18-20)
Lesson 2--Slide 2
Are Paul’s letters more than
personal correspondence?
 How does Paul identify himself as the
author of I Timothy?
(1 Tim 1:1 NKJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the
commandment of God our Savior and the Lord Jesus
Christ, our hope,
 Paul wrote essential commands.
(1 Cor 11:23 NKJV) For I received from the Lord ...
(1 Cor 14:37 NKJV) ... the things which I write to you are
the commandments of the Lord.
 Peter said Paul’s letters are Scripture.
(2 Pet 3:15-16 KJV) ... our beloved brother Paul … hath
written unto you;As also in all his epistles, speaking in them
of these things ... which they that are unlearned and
unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, …
Lesson 2--Slide 3
Are Paul’s letters more than
personal correspondence?--Cont’d
 What had been entrusted to Paul?
(1 Tim 1:11-12 NKJV) according to the glorious gospel of
the blessed God which was committed to my trust. And I
thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because
He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry,
(Gal 1:11-12 NKJV) But I make known to you, brethren,
that the gospel which was preached by me is not according
to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I
taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus
Christ.
(2 Cor 5:18 NKJV) Now all things are of God, who has
reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has
given us the ministry of reconciliation,
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Paul refers to “my gospel.” [Rom. 2:16, 16:25; II Tim. 2:8]
Lesson 2--Slide 4
What is the difference between
doctrine and men’s teachings?
 What were the different doctrines that
Paul wanted Timothy to combat?
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Fables
(2 Tim 2:17-18 NKJV) And their message will spread
like cancer. Hymenaeus and Philetus are of this sort,
who have strayed concerning the truth, saying that the
resurrection is already past; and they overthrow the
faith of some.
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Genealogies
(Heb 7:1-3 NKJV) For this Melchizedek, king of
Salem, priest of the Most High God...without father,
without mother, without genealogy, having neither
beginning of days nor end of life, but made like the
Son of God, remains a priest continually.
Lesson 2--Slide 5
What is the difference between doctrine and men’s teachings?--Cont’d
 What were the different doctrines that
Paul wanted Timothy to combat?--Cont’d
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Teaching the law without understanding.
(Mat 5:43 NKJV) "You have heard that it was said, 'You
shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
(Mat 5:38 NKJV) "You have heard that it was said, 'An
eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
(Mat 5:33 NKJV) "Again you have heard that it was
said to those of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall
perform your oaths to the Lord.'
(Mat 5:21 NKJV) "You have heard that it was said to
those of old, 'You shall not murder, and whoever
murders will be in danger of the judgment.'
Lesson 2--Slide 6
What is the difference between doctrine and men’s teachings?--Cont’d
 What would be the distinctive results of
the right and wrong kind of teaching?
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Wrong kind of teaching.
(1 Tim 1:4 NKJV) … which cause disputes rather
than godly edification which is in faith.
Right kind of teaching.
(1 Tim 1:4 NKJV) … which cause disputes rather
than godly edification which is in faith.
(1 Cor 14:26 NKJV) … Let all things be done for
edification. [Same Greek word.]
Lesson 2--Slide 7
What is the purpose of law/
commandments?
 Why was the “law” made?
(1 Tim 1:9 NKJV) knowing this: that the law is not
made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and
insubordinate, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the
unholy and profane, …
(Gal 3:19 NKJV) What purpose then does the law
serve? It was added because of transgressions, …
(Gal 3:24 NKJV) Therefore the law was our tutor to
bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
The law was for those who did not
respond with love toward others and
toward God.
Lesson 2--Slide 8
What is the purpose of law/
commandments?--Cont’d
 What is the “purpose of the
commandment”?
(1 Tim 1:5 NKJV) Now the purpose of the
commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good
conscience, and from sincere faith,
(Gal 5:14 NKJV) For all the law is fulfilled in one
word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as
yourself."
(Rom 13:9 NKJV) For the commandments, ... are all
summed up in this saying, namely, "You shall love
your neighbor as yourself."
Lesson 2--Slide 9
What is the purpose of law/
commandments?--Cont’d
 What are some examples of things that
are “contrary to sound doctrine”?
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lawless and insubordinate, & ungodly
and sinners (Compare 10 Comd. Exo. 20:1-17)
unholy and profane--[1] no other gods, [2]
no carved images, [3, 4] not abuse God’s name
or Sabbath
murders of fathers and mothers &
manslayers--[5] honor father and mother, [6]
not murder
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fornicators & sodomites--[7] no adultery
kidnappers--[8] not steal, [10] not covet
neighbor’s male servant
liars & perjurers--[9] not bear false witness
Lesson 2--Slide 10
What is the purpose of law/
commandments?--Cont’d
 What is “sound doctrine”?
(1 Tim 1:11 NKJV) according to the glorious gospel of the
blessed God which was committed to my trust.
(1 Tim 1:11 ASV) according to the gospel of the glory of the
blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
 What is the purpose of the gospel?
(1 Cor 2:7 NKJV) But we speak the wisdom of God in a
mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the
ages for our glory,
(Eph 3:10 NKJV) ... the manifold wisdom of God might be
made known by the church ...
(Rom 1:16 NKJV) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of
Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone
who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
Lesson 2--Slide 11
Is anyone too sinful to be saved?
 What kind of person had Paul been
when he became a Christian?
(1 Tim 1:13 NKJV) although I was formerly a blasphemer, a
persecutor, and an insolent man; but I obtained mercy
because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.
(Acts 26:11 NKJV) "And I punished them often in every
synagogue and compelled them to blaspheme; and being
exceedingly enraged against them, I persecuted them even to
foreign cities. [Acts 8:3, 9:1-2, 22:4, 16:9-11,Gal. 1:13, I Cor. 15:9]
(1 Tim 1:15 NKJV) This is a faithful saying and worthy of
all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save
sinners, of whom I am chief.
Lesson 2--Slide 12
Is anyone too sinful to be
saved?--Cont’d
 What did Paul say was the significance
of his conversion?
(1 Tim 1:15-16 NKJV) … Christ Jesus came into the
world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. However, for
this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ
might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who
are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.
 What was Paul’s attitude about his
acceptability before God?
(1 Tim 1:13-14 NKJV) ... but I obtained mercy because I did
it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was
exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in
Christ Jesus.
(1 Tim 1:17 NKJV) Now to the King eternal, immortal,
invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory
forever and ever. Amen.
Lesson 2--Slide 13
Is Christianity passive or active?
 What responsibility did Paul give to
Timothy?
(1 Tim 1:18 NKJV) This charge I commit to you, son
Timothy, according to the prophecies previously
made concerning you, that by them you may wage the
good warfare,
 What two things are essential in
fulfilling that responsibility?
(1 Tim 1:19 NKJV) having faith and a good
conscience, .…
(1 Tim 3:9 NKJV) holding the mystery of the faith
with a pure conscience.
Lesson 2--Slide 14
Is Christianity passive or
active?--Cont’d
 What is the nature of our warfare?
(2 Cor 10:4 NKJV) For the weapons of our warfare are not
carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds,
(Eph 6:12 NKJV) For we do not wrestle against flesh and
blood, but against principalities, against powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts
of wickedness in the heavenly places.
(2 Tim 2:3 NKJV) You therefore must endure hardship as
a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
(2 Tim 2:4 NKJV) No one engaged in warfare entangles
himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him
who enlisted him as a soldier.
(1 Tim 6:12 NKJV) Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold
on eternal life, ...
Lesson 2--Slide 15
Is Christianity passive or
active?--Cont’d
 What is “the faith”?
(Rom 16:26 NKJV) but now has been made manifest, ...
for obedience to the faith;
(2 Cor 13:5 NKJV) Examine yourselves as to whether you
are in the faith. ....
(Gal 1:23 NKJV) ... "He who formerly persecuted us now
preaches the faith which he once tried to destroy."
(Phil 1:27 NKJV) ... striving together for the faith of the
gospel,
(1 Tim 1:2 NKJV) To Timothy, a true son in the faith ....
(1 Tim 3:9 NKJV) holding the mystery of the faith with a
pure conscience.
(1 Tim 4:1 NKJV) ... some will depart from the faith ….
(1 Tim 6:10 NKJV) ... some have strayed from the faith ….
Lesson 2--Slide 16
Is Christianity passive or
active?--Cont’d
 Can a person reject “the faith”?
(1 Tim 1:19 NKJV) having faith and a good conscience,
which some having rejected, concerning the faith have
suffered shipwreck,
(1 Tim 4:1-3 NKJV) Now the Spirit expressly says that in
latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to
deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in
hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot
iron, forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain
from foods which God created to be received with
thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
(1 Tim 6:10 NKJV) For the love of money is a root of all
kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith
in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with
many sorrows.
Lesson 2--Slide 17
What to Remember
From Chapter 1
 Paul’s letters are authoritative
doctrine for all the church.
 We must distinguish between true
doctrine and men’s teachings.
 Paul’s conversion demonstrates that
none are beyond salvation through
God’s wonderful grace and mercy.
 Christianity is a good warfare that
must be pursued and not deserted.
Lesson 2--Slide 18