I TIMOTHY

I TIMOTHY

• Author - Paul
• Written 63-64 A.D.
• Written in Macedonia

ADDRESSES

• Timothy in Ephesus

I Timothy is the first of the "pastoral epistles" which were books that contained instructions concerning administrative responsibilities of Timothy and Titus in churches.

ABOUT TIMOTHY

• Considered Paul's "true son in faith"
• He had a jewish mother and Greek father
• Paul served as a mentor to Timothy
• Constantly praying for him and giving advice
• Timothy known for his faith

PURPOSE

• Paul left timothy in charge of church of ephesus
• Timothy was to stand against false teachers
• Paul gave timothy instructions to handle various christians
• On proper conduct .
• For paul to encourage timothy by providing counsel concerning his own spiritual progress

KEY VERSES

• I timothy 3:14-15