1 timothy 6 13 commentary on the book

Read 1 timothy 6 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In the sight of god, who gives life to everything, and of christ jesus, who while. Verse 2 and they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren. Paul, that he would one day be enabled once more to visit the church of ephesus. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy 1 timothy 1 1paul, an apostle of christ jesus according to the commandment of god our savior, and of christ jesus, who is our hope, 2to timothy, my true child in the faith. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. They are written by different authors and they are very applicable.

After he came out of prison, he asked timothy to stay in ephesus 1 timothy 1. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. The current verse obviously is the theme verse for the whole book. In 1 timothy, paul shows timothy how to restore order and purpose to the church in. First timothy is a letter to a young church leader with specific instructions on how to fight the good fight 1 ti 118. Even though i was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, i was shown mercy because i acted in ignorance and unbelief. This 25 part expository study of 1 timothy was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 1994. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. David guzik commentary on 1 timothy 6, where paul warns timothy about the. When we are thankful, it means that we have been impressed with a sense of kindness that has been expressed toward us, and we desire to acknowledge it. The author has been traditionally identified as paul the apostle since as early as ad 180, although most modern scholars consider the letter pseudepigraphical, perhaps written as late as the first half of the second century ad. This is the first of two inspired letters paul wrote to his beloved son in the faith.

Gordon fees first and second timothy and titus in the new international biblical commentary vol. Paul, an apostle of jesus christ, by the commandment of god our savior and the lord jesus christ, our hope. Paul wrote to timothy to encourage him in his responsibility for overseeing the work of the ephesian church and possibly the other churches in the province of asia 1 timothy 1. The design of the gospel is answered, when sinners, through repentance towards god and faith in jesus christ, are brought to exercise christian love. From worship and prayer to family and the use of money, the book of 1 timothy is full of implications for life in the local church. The words evidently imply a hope, perhaps even an expectation, on the part of st. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. A sublime description of the majesty of god, 1 timothy 6. There is always danger that a good effort will simply not last long enough, and end in defeat. This book gives us a look at pauls instructions regarding the challenges timothy facedchallenges many pastors still face today.

Paul starts by mentioning those who were apostatizing, preaching a false gospel, and rejecting what christ had given the church in the gospel, yet he ends up speaking about contentment. Constables notes on 1 timothy 2020 edition at the end of the book of acts, paul was under house arrest in rome acts 28. Who quickeneth all things god, who is the fountain of life, and who is the resurrection. Thou hast confessed the good confession before many witnesses to which they all assented. The record in the book of acts ends with the apostle paul in prison in rome.

Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living god. The inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to help christians in. Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. In each of these ways, jesus made a good confession before pontius pilate. I think the young widows, and also possibly some slaves cf.

The bible book of 1 timothy with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. I charge you in the presence of god, who gives life to all things, and of christ. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching. But beyond these practical truths for all believers, ryken writes, pauls purpose in 1 timothy is to help his spiritual son remain true. Of false teachers, who suppose gain to be godliness, 1 timothy 6. This was how long timothy was supposed to fight the good fight.

Jun 01, 2007 from worship and prayer to family and the use of money, the book of 1 timothy is full of implications for life in the local church. Timothy is exhorted to fight the good fight of faith, and to keep the charge delivered to him, 1 timothy 6. But i received mercy because i had acted ignorantly in unbelief. There must be a conflict with corruption, and temptations, and the powers of darkness.

How can an elder come under the same condemnation as the devil 1 timothy 3. Study 1 timothy 6 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. Thankfulness is the actual expression of our gratitude and acknowledgement of the kindness done to us. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. While he was there, he wrote this first letter to timothy. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 timothy 6 and more. If youre not familiar with them, each book is a commentary of a specific book of the bible. I give thee charge this is similar to that in 1 timothy 5. That was about ad 60 and he was there for two years. Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of god and his doctrine may not be blasphemed. I give thee charge in the sight of god who is omniscient and omnipotent. Despite all these reasons, there is no doubt that god and the apostle paul wanted timothy to remain in ephesus, and in the rest of 1 timothy 1, paul gave timothy at least six reasons why he should stay there and finish the ministry god gave him to. Thus the book has special application to those in gospel ministry.