1 Timothy 2

1 Timothy 2:1-7

B1 Encourage prayer

C1 1 For everyone

D1 Petitions

E1 A petition, supplication, is a request to an authority.

E2 Proverbs 30:7-8 NIV - Two things I ask of you, LORD; do not refuse me before I die: Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.

D2 Prayers

E1 Prayers is a more formal, respectful talking with God.

E2 Luke 6:12 NIV - One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.

E3 1 Timothy 5:5 NIV - The widow who is really in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day to pray and to ask God for help.

D3 Requests

E1 The word has the idea of coming together to converse.

E2 It is used in our passage and also 1 Timothy 4:5 NIV - because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.

D4 Thanksgivings

E1 According to the old Webster’s Dictionary, it means an acknowledgment expressive of a sense of favor or kindness received;

E2 1 Timothy 4:4 NIV - For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

D5 We ARE to pray. Prayer is not hard. It is talking with God. It is worship and fellowship.

C2 2 For leaders

D1 One of the many reasons we pray to God concerning our political leaders is so we (all) can live in peace and safety.

D2 For Christians must live a Christian life. This is sometimes hard, because the government is against Christians.

D3 Regardless, we must always pray for our leaders whether we like them or not.

D4 (Jeremiah 29:7 MKJV And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be exiled, and pray to the LORD for it. For in its peace you shall have peace.

D5 2 Kings 8:3 NIV - At the end of the seven years she came back from the land of the Philistines and went to appeal to the king for her house and land.

C3 3-7 For everyone to be saved

D1 The text clearly says all. Don’t let anyone fool you out of the plain, normal sense. Compare:

E1 2 Peter 3:9 NIV - The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

E2 (Isaiah 53:6 MKJV All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, each one to his own way; and the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

E3 2 Corinthians 5:14 NIV - For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died.

D2 All whether poor, rich, or in between. All whether employed in medical, legal, government, agriculture, retired, unemployed, education, etc. All means all.

D3 Either people are saved by Jesus Christ and Him alone or they are not.

D4 He is the only mediator.

D5 Works are worthless. Philippians 3:7-8 NIV - But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ.

1 Timothy 2:8-15

B2 Encourage members

C1 8 Men

D1 What does God want the Christian man to do?

D2 God wants men to pray, not fight and argue.

D3 God wants men to pray, not doubt.

C2 9-15 Women

D1 What does God want from Christian women?

D2 God wants Christian women to dress modestly, not seductively.

D3 Instead of investing in expensive clothes, etc., God wants women to invest in doing good, doing good not for salvation but to honor God.

E1 2 Peter 1:5-8 NIV - For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

E2 There are spiritual works like preaching the Gospel, encouraging other believers, praying for others, etc.

E3 There are practical works, too, like teaching, giving, helping a neighbor, visiting widows, etc.

D4 About teaching (I’ve spoken about this in another article, so to summarize):

E1 Men teach, woman teach, parents teach, pastors teach. We teach each other.

E2 Thus, a dictator, someone with supreme authority who is not to be questioned but obeyed.

E3 That TYPE of woman must not teach.

D5 Saved in childbirth. Please see this video Why Women Must Learn in Quietness and Submission Xenophon of Ephesus and 1 Timothy 2 (Gary Hoag). There is also a book Women in Ephesus.

Applications:

B1 Pray

B2 Pray for leaders and everyone else but especially for our Christian brothers and sisters.

B3 God wants all to be saved.

B4 Jesus is the ransom paid for all humans.

B5 Men are to pray and not argue and fight.

B6 Women are not to dress seductively.

B7 A dictator type woman must not teach.

The 2 Groups of Virgins Matthew 25:1-13

Matthew 25:1-13 NKJV - Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, "but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. "But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept. "And at midnight a cry was heard: 'Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!' "Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. "And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' "But the wise answered, saying, 'No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.' "And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. "Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, 'Lord, Lord, open to us!' "But he answered and said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.' "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

The Jews are the virgins.

Both groups revered the Torah.

Both groups stated they love Yahweh.

Both groups thought they were blameless. Paul stated, before he believed, that he was Philippians 3:6 NKJV - ...concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. [Emphasis is mine]

One group believed.

One group did not believe.

One group was wise.

One group was foolish.

Finally, the day arrived. It was the threshold.

Those who believed God entered the city.

Those who did not believe God did not enter.

Those who did not believe realized too late.

The Scribes and Pharisees of Jesus’s day for the most part did not believe.

They died. They realized they had made the wrong decision, regarding that Jesus, Yeshua, was Messiah. Now it was too late.

Hebrews 9:27 NKJV - And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.

Matthew 24:44 NKJV - Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Matthew 25:13 NKJV - Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

Hebrews 3:16-4:2 NIV - Who were they who heard and rebelled? Were they not all those Moses led out of Egypt? And with whom was he angry for forty years? Was it not with those who sinned, whose bodies perished in the wilderness? And to whom did God swear that they would never enter his rest if not to those who disobeyed? So we see that they were not able to enter, because of their unbelief. Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed.

2 Corinthians 6:1-2 NLT - As God's partners, we beg you not to accept this marvelous gift of God's kindness and then ignore it. For God says, "At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you. "Indeed, the "right time" is now. Today is the day of salvation.

1 Timothy 1

1 Timothy 1:1-2

Greetings

• Paul identifies himself as Apostle writing to Timothy.
• Timothy is identified as my true son in the faith.
• Paul had preached the Gospel to Timothy.
• Timothy had been prepared from birth by his grandmother and mother.
• We can learn that grandparents and parents can have a great influence in the spiritual life of a child by reading and teaching the Scriptures.
• We can learn, too, that by memorizing Scripture as a child will be used later by the Holy Spirit to open their mind and heart to the Gospel.

1 Timothy 1:3-11

Oppose false teachers

• There are always false teachers.
• We must always be aware of the fact that there are false teachers.
• Often false teachers appear to be the holiest people in the congregation.
• If we have studied, know, and believe the truth, we will spot them much more quickly.
• It is important and a responsibility of the pastor to know what people believe and are teaching.
• False teachers will
  • Teach something false. Sometimes it is very subtle, so we must clarify at times. They may even change the common definition to what they want it to mean.
  • Teach things that are speculation to be an important doctrine/s.
  • Teach the Law (Torah) without even understanding what it really means and/or how it applies to the Christian. Compare the controversy in Acts 15:1-35.
• This false teaching has an effect on the people leading to discussions, debates, disagreements, etc. so in effect diverting the people from what is important to what is not important.
• Paul teaches that the Law is useful for convicting a person of their sins by showing God’s holy standard of thoughts, desires, words, and deeds.

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Paul’s Testimony and Thankfulness

• Now, Paul rehearses his conversion. Paul considered himself to be blameless according to the Law’s standards (at least outwardly). See Philippians 3:6.
• Paul mentions some of his sins
  • Blasphemer
  • Persecutor
  • Insolent
• Despite his sins, Paul thanks God for His great mercy in giving him understanding of the Gospel and the Gospel itself, which is of Jesus Christ.
• He feels that he is one of the worst of sinners and God’s love showed its greatness towards him.
• We notice the greatness of God’s patience.
• Paul, then, praises God for
  • Being King (King of the universe for sure)
  • Being eternal, immortal, invisible, God who alone is wise
• Because of all these things, God is worthy of the highest honors and praise.

1 Timothy 1:18- 20

Stand true

• Paul reminds Timothy of the prophecies given when he was ordained.
• One of Timothy’s ministries is to wage warfare. This
  • Is not physical as in using the sword.
  • Is spiritual by thinking, living, preaching as a Christian
• Keeping faith is being faithful to what he has been taught by Paul and others.
• A blunted conscious is possible by ignoring or diminishing these teachings.
• Paul mentions 2 teachers who have sinned against God—Hymenaeus and Alexander. These 2
  • Blasphemed God
    • Taking His name in vain
    • Lying about His character and His character traits
    • Teaching lies, which are things not found in the teaching of Jesus Christ or His apostles.

Applications

• Teach our children
• Remember what we are taught
• Be aware that there are false teachers. Some may not reveal themselves until after they have taught truth and have the trust of the congregation.
• We need to study the truth first then do apologetics.
• God will hold teachers responsible if they teach error.
• God wants people saved. So we need to preach and live the Gospel.
• Be thankful for God’s love and mercy. We are not to take those things for granted.
• It is OK to name names.

Ephesians 6:21-24

A1 Scripture

B1 Ephesians 6:21-24 NKJV  But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you;  (22) whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may comfort your hearts. (23) Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.  (24) Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

B2 Ephesians 6:21-24 GNB  Tychicus, our dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord's work, will give you all the news about me, so that you may know how I am getting along.  (22) That is why I am sending him to you—-to tell you how all of us are getting along and to encourage you. (23) May God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give to all Christians peace and love with faith.  (24) May God's grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ with undying love.

A2 Outline

B1 Sharing with the brethren

C1 Sent by Tychicus

D1 Beloved brother

D2 Faithful minister in the Lord

C2 Purpose

D1 How we are getting along

D2 To comfort your heart (encourage you)

B2 Ending/blessing

C1 From

D1 God the Father

D2 The Lord Jesus Christ

C2 To give from them to you

D1 Peace to the brethren

D2 Love with faith

B3 Prayer: Grace be with all you love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity

A3 Notes

B1 Sharing information

C1 Nice to update

C2 Gives information for the brethren to know how to pray.

C3 To ensure accountability.

B2 Tychicus

C1 With Paul on third missionary journey. Acts 20:4 NKJV  And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia—also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.

C2 Took letter from Paul to Colossians. Colossians 4:7-8 NKJV  Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.  (8) I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts.

C3 Also went to Ephesus. 2 Timothy 4:12 NKJV  And Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus.

C4 According to tradition, he was Bishop of Chalcedon.

C5 Characteristics

D1 Beloved brother

E1 Same objectives

E2 Same goals

E3 Same motivations

E4 Same Lord

E5 Same salvation

E6 Same forgiveness

E7 Same grace from God

D2 Faithful minister in the Lord

E1 To Lord

E2 To church

E3 To Scriptures

F1 To read

G1 In plain, normal sense

G2 As God's word

G3 Only source of 100% truth

G4 As completely sufficient

F2 To study

F3 To believe

F4 To teach

E4 To Doctrine

E5 To Christian life

E6 To study

E7 To preach

E8 Delivers the same message that he received

C6 Sent by Paul to

D1 Give update information to church

D2 Comfort their worrying hearts

B3 Paul's prayer. Three things

C1 Peace

D1 Not world peace, though that would be nice. Social justice may be nice, but the heart needs to be changed. When God gives a new heart, we treat everyone the way God wants us to (or at least we should).

D2 Is to the brethren. This is both sisters and brothers. It is a general term for those who have placed their faith and trust into Jesus Christ.

D3 Defined

E1 Rest and calm

E2 Words

F1 Old Testament (Hebrew)

G1 Shalom

H1 Health and prosperity

H2 Safety

H3 Friendship

G2 The verbs and adjectives are from the same root word

F2 New Testament (Greek)

G1 Eirene

H1 Quietness, rest and contentment.

H2 From war and unrest

H3 With individuals

H4 With God

G2 The verbs and adjectives are from the same root word

E2 God is the author of peace

F1 Isaiah 9:6 NKJV  "For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." As the old saying, "No God, no peace. Know God, know peace."

F2 There is no peace for the wicked (rebels).

G1 Isaiah 57:21 NKJV  There is no peace," Says my God, "for the wicked.

G2 Romans 3:17 UKJV  And the way of peace have they not known.

C2 Love

D1 A choice, a choosing something to be special.

D2 Words

E1 Old Testament (Hebrew)

F1 Ahabah. A general term for love of various types of love as in English.

F2 God’s love to His people. Husband to wife. Friend to friend. Sexual.

E2 New Testament (Greek)

F1 Agape (the word used here)

G1 A choosing of something/one special

G2 Romans 5:8 NKJV  But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

G3 Romans 8:35 NKJV  Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

F2 Phileo

G1 The feeling of friendship

G2 With the idea of loyalty and seeking the best interests of another

G3 Being fond, really liking something/one as fond of ice cream.

G4 Matthew 6:5 NKJV  And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.

G5 John 5:20 NKJV  For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He Himself does; and He will show Him greater works than these, that you may marvel.

F3 Eros

G1 Physical love

G2 Not used in the New Testament

F4 Storge

G1 Not used in the Bible.

G2 It is the love of parent for child that is more and higher than for the children of others.

G3 Astorgos is used. It is translated "without natural affection."

G4 2 Timothy 3:3 GW  And lack normal affection for their families. They will refuse to make peace with anyone. They will be slanderous, lack self-control, be brutal, and have no love for what is good.

G5 Romans 1:31 KJV  Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful.

D3 Love with faith

E1 Two nouns. It is not love (something/someone) with faith. It is love along with faith. Two nouns.

E2 Love is a blessing. It is good. It is of God. This love in this passage is for the Christian fellowship of all believers.

E3 But not only love, but love with faith. The same faith in Jesus Christ, His words, His goals, His rules, His way of life. All the Christians in love and in faith.

E4 With is not the word sun, it is meta. Meta means with as in accompanying. Faith is accompanying love. They are together. As one writes, "love goes with faith."

C3 Grace

D1 Receiving what we do NOT deserve.

D2 Words

E1 Old Testament (Hebrew)

F1 Khane

F2 Same idea as in the New Testament

F3 Proverbs 3:34 NKJV  Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble.

E2 New Testament (Greek)

F1 charis Favorable actions, kindness, even in the sense of a unasked for, undeserved gift.

F2 1 Corinthians 15:9-10 GNB  For I am the least of all the apostles—-I do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted God's church.  (10) But by God's grace I am what I am, and the grace that he gave me was not without effect. On the contrary, I have worked harder than any of the other apostles, although it was not really my own doing, but God's grace working with me.

B4 Parting words/blessing

C1 To those who love (agape) our Lord Jesus Christ

D1 Not necessarily an emotion as in boyfriend/girlfriend love

D2 John 14:15 GNB If you love me, you will obey my commandments.

E1 Keep is used as in keep the speed limit, that is, obey the speed limit. If it is 55 mph, then one doesn't drive as 85 mph.

E2 Commandments as outlined in the New Testament

C2 In sincerity

D1 Sincerity is the opposite of being a hypocrite, liar, false, having a facade, or fake.

D2 The Greek word is aphtharsia.

E1 Genuine, incorruptible

E2 1 Corinthians 15:42 NKJV So also is the resurrection of the dead. The body is sown in corruption, it is raised in incorruption." Compare:

F1 Matthew 22:37 NRSV  He said to him, "'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.'

F2 2 Corinthians 8:8 NRSV  I do not say this as a command, but I am testing the genuineness of your love against the earnestness of others.

F3 Titus 2:7-8 NRSV  Show yourself in all respects a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, gravity,  (8) and sound speech that cannot be censured; then any opponent will be put to shame, having nothing evil to say of us.

A4 Applications

B1 Love God

B2 Love the brothers and sisters

B3 Have faith

B4 Be faithful

B5 Be encouraged