Paul states his purpose, in no uncertain terms, behind writing this letter to Timothy. He wants to make sure there is order in the church, even if he can’t be there to establish it himself. Paul trusted Timothy. He personally sent him to this body of believers to watch over them and set them straight. […]
Character counts! In our reading today Paul outlines the character required of a deacon serving in the body. Many of the characteristics overlap or are the same for the overseer. In short, Godly minded and faith lived out men of God. My bible helps points out that the one main difference in deacons and overseers […]
Paul is beginning to outline the job qualifications for the different offices in the new body. These are personal characteristics required of a person before he steps into this role. Today’s reading focuses on the role of overseer. My bible helps tell me that synonymous words for “overseer” are pastor, shepherd and elder. I thought […]
Paul addresses some issues that Timothy is dealing with in his position of shepherd of this body. The first is prayer and the second is gender roles within the body. We are ALL called to pray for those in authority over us. I admit that I don’t spend a lot of time doing this. That […]
Paul reaffirms the cornerstone of our faith; “Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (verse 15). He charges Timothy to keep the main thing the main thing! Paul is a perfect example of God’s grace and he knows it. He recognizes where he would have been without that saving grace. “Formerly I was a […]
