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 Timothy Study - Part 4
. The lesson on February 4, 2007 continues the series on Timothy with part 4 which takes us to the end of chapter one.
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February 2007 Summary
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February 4, 2007
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Derek McCammon - Timothy Study Part 4
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February 11, 2007
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Derek McCammon - Timothy Study Part 5
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February 18, 2007
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Derek McCammon - Timothy Study Part 6
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February 25, 2007
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Derek McCammon - Timothy Study Part 7
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Timothy is a pastoral letter written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy which was the church leader in Ephesus so there is a good connection with the Ephesians
letter and 1 Timothy. Beginning in verse 12, Paul specifies he has been enabled by the love of Christ. It always begins with Christ. We see that Paul was
accounted faithful to be responsible for the calling that Christ gave him which was “to be a pattern to them which should hereafter
believe on Christ to life everlasting.” (1 Tim. 1:16). Paul charges Timothy in verse 19 to hold THE faith, which is the specific body of truth that Paul was
empowered to propagate among Christians. Paul was a recovered individual as he declared in verse 16 by His mercy (mercy meaning not
getting what you do deserve) because Paul was a chief sinner (as he said in verse 13). The most important doctrine that the Christian needs to know
is the love of God. The love of God is what is wrapped up in this dispensation of grace. God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the
world. Even in Romans 5:17-19, Paul tells us “... even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life
.” Wide is the road to hell and narrow is the path to heaven. Some choose
not to take the narrow path and accept the gift of eternal life from God. We read in verse 17, that Christ is the King eternal
, who is immortal, and the only wise God. This correlates with 1 Tim 6:15 where Paul again says Christ “is the blessed and
only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords”. Israel understands him as King of Kings and Lord of Lords, but in this
dispensation of the Mystery, we know Christ as the only Potentate because Christ came to save creation which includes the entire universe!   Click here to listen now. You may also listen to all the audio lessons on the Timothy study as well.
 Timothy Study - Part 5. The lesson on February 11, 2007 continues in the Timothy study in
chapter 2. This chapter primarily covers two topics: Prayer and Women in the church. There has
been some controversy in the fact that Paul said in verse 1, “I Exhort”. Some have said that this isn’t
the Word of God but instead Paul’s opinion. We believe that it is God’s Word and that not only will
this chapter cover prayer and women in the church but, it’s really a question of God’s will vs. my will
. Meaning, will you listen to what God says or will you follow your own will? Paul addresses this in
the first verse where he tells us to pray for others, which is God’s will. We normally would want to
pray for ourselves but it’s others that we should be praying for. Supplications involves praying for
others spiritual supplies or needs. Intercessions involves praying for others problems. Prayer is a
petition mainly to the one that can give it (God). One thing that also comes with a pastoral letter, is
the concept of meddling. Do you pray for others that are supposed to be godly friends but are
demonstrating ungodly behavior? The scripture says that we are to pray “For kings, and for all that are in authority; that
we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.” There is nothing that disrupts peaceable godliness
than someone that’s being antagonistic. Romans 12:17-21 says to live peaceably with all men... and “Be not overcome of
evil, but overcome evil with good.” From God’s perspective it is a good thing to pray for those that are your enemy! God’s
desire is that all men be saved and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. As it says in 1 John 2:2, “And he is the
propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world”. The most important aspect of
prayer is not that you will change God’s mind about something, but rather you will receive the peace of God from praying
as it says in Philippians 4:7” And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.” The second subject covered in this chapter is women in the church which starts in verse 9. This
was a problem in Ephesus which had a bunch of situations where women were adorned with ungodly clothing and
behavior. Titus 2:3-5 explains the behavior of godly women in the church. The head of the women is the man. The head
of the man is Christ. The head of Christ is God. God has established headship in the church as it says in 1 Corinthians 11:3 “But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head
of Christ is God.” This is the line of authority that we are to follow. This is hard for some women to follow. Nevertheless,
the end of the matter is that “... she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with
sobriety” (1 Tim 2:15). Why? The woman has to learn the Word of God in order to train the children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. Listen to the lesson now, or you may want to review all of the audio
lessons on the Timothy Series.
 Timothy Study - Part 6.
The lesson on February 18th, 2007 covers another important aspect of management in the church with the appointment of Bishops. Chapter one covered sound doctrine.
Chapter two covered prayer and the role of women in the church. Chapter three covers the role of
being a bishop in the church. Paul thought it important to cover the qualifications of the bishop. Paul
writes this pastoral epistle to help Timothy straighten out the problems he is facing the the church in
Ephesus. The problems Timothy was facing is the same problems the church is facing today. The
church was growing and more and more demands were being put on the church by the additional members. We learn that
Bishop is an office and that an Elder is a man. As it states in Titus 1:5-9 “... and ordain elders in every city, as I had
appointed thee: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. For a
bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self-willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given
to filthy lucre; But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; Holding fast the faithful word as
he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.” The office of
a Bishop is an honorable job within the church and one to be desired. They do an important job of taking care of the souls
of these Christians. A bishop must be blameless, the husband of one wife. He is to be vigilant which means one that is
not given to drinking alcohol (in excess). It really means to be watchful and not a winebibber. A bishop is someone who is
sober minded and expresses good behavior. He also is open to strangers and given to hospitality. He is capable of
instructing others in the Word of God. A Bishop is not a striker meaning one not given to violence. He has patience and
not contentious nor a lover of money (gainsayers). A good Bishop morally, financially, and thoughtfully rules his own
house. Why is Paul telling Timothy this? As Paul said in 1 Timothy 3:15 “... that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to
behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.” The lesson
ends by looking at the last part of verse 7 which talks about “the snare of the devil”. The devil is always waiting for
everyone and no one is immune from the wiles of the devil. We all have our nature but we are taught to rise above. Click here to listen now. You may also want to hear all of the audio lessons on the Timothy Series.
Timothy Study - Part 7. Continuing in the Timothy series, the lesson on February 25, 2007 covers
1 Timothy 3:8-16 which details the qualifications for the leaders in the church. Timothy is the head of
the church in Ephesus which is where Paul encountered a lot of problems. If we look at Acts 20:17
we see that Paul had to call the elders to a meeting outside the city because such a ruckus was
caused by individuals like Alexander the coppersmith (1 Tim. 1:20; 2 Tim. 4:14). Paul told them to
watch over the church and to look out for those that would cause problems from outside trying to
come in and also those from within the church (Acts 20:28-31). It seems that problems from within
the church is not new. Jude gave warnings about these types in Jude 1:11-13 which tells of 3
religious people (Cain, Balaam, and Core) that had become a source of woe! Paul then continues his
clarification of the qualifications of the leaders in the church and this week we cover the office of a Deacon. The word
Deacon is made up of two words: “Dea” means “through” and “Con” means “servant” which is the role of the deacon
which is to be of service. There is an example of this in Acts 6:1-4 where the Bishops were desiring to be dedicated to
prayer and the reading of the word. Acts 6:3-4 “Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report,
full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to
prayer, and to the ministry of the word.” The deacons were appointed to take care of the daily administration of the
widows. We see also in 1 Tim 3:10 that the people chosen for this office must first be proven to be of good service before they become a deacon. The lesson continues with other criteria found in 1 Tim 3:8 (KJV) “Likewise must the
deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;”. We also find the mention of
the Mystery listed in verse 9. The Mystery is mentioned 6 times in Ephesians, 4 times in Colossians, 2 times in 1 Timothy for
a total of 12 times. The lesson ends with commentary on verses 15 and 16 (the lesson referenced  an article
by C.H. Welch from the Alphabetical Analysis on these verses.) Click here to listen now. You may also want to review all of the lessons in this series.
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