Outline of First Timothy
The below outline is a work in progress. It will most likely change as this study progresses. Note that all of the links on the Bible references are linked to invoke the Libronix Digital Library System to look up the reference in the English Standard Version.
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- 1.1-2: Paul's Greeting
- 1.3-11: Paul's Reason for Writing
- 1.3-4: Background
- 1.5: The Goal of Teaching
- 1.6-7: Some Teach Ignorantly
- 1.8-11: The Proper Use of the Law
- 1.12-17: Paul's Personal Example
- 1.18-20: Paul's Reminder to Timothy
- 2.1-7: Building Faith and Godliness
- 2.1-2: Paul Urges Prayer
- 2.3-7: The Rationale for Requiring Prayer
- 2.8-15: Women in the Fellowship
- 3.1-7: Elders in the Fellowship
- 3.8-13: Deacons in the Fellowship
- 3.14-16: The Fellowship and God
- 4.1-5: False Teachings to Combat
- 4.1-3: False Requirements
- 4.4-5: Freedom from False Requirements
- 4.6-10: Combat Training
- 4.6: Preach Freedom
- 4.7: Reject Speculation and Myth
- 4.8-10: Train in Godliness
- 4.11-16: Battle Plan
- 4.11-13: Lead with Authority and Example
- 4.14-16: Exercise Your Gifts Publicly with Purpose
- 5.1-2: Relations within the Fellowship
- 5.3-16: Widows in the Fellowship
- 5.3: Honor True Widows
- 5.4-8: Family to Care for Widows
- 5.9-10: Determining True Widows
- 5.11-16: Recommendations for Younger Widows
- 5.17-25: Relations with the Elders of the Fellowship
- 5.17-19: Honor Responsible Elders
- 5.20-23: Dealing with Irresponsible Elders
- 5.23: Parenthetical Personal Note to Timothy
- 5.24-25: Conclusion on Dealing with Elders
- 6.1-2: Slaves in the Fellowship
- 6.3-10: False Teachers Strive for Worldly Gain
- 6.3-6: Characteristics of False Teachers
- 6.7-10: True Riches and Contentment
- 6.11-16: True Teachers Strive for God
- 6.11-12: Characteristics of True Teachers
- 6.13-16: Exhortation to Proper Teaching
- 6.17-19: Wealthy Believers in the Fellowship
- 6.20-21a: Final Words for Timothy
- 6.21b: Benediction
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