NEW TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE 3,4LITERATURE 3,4

PASTOR ALPASTOR AL

EPISTLESEPISTLES

WHAT ARE THE PASTORAL EPISTLES ALL ABOUT?

A UTHOR

B ACKGROUND

O UTLINES

U NIQUENESS

T HEMES

Paul, in Macedonia and 2nd imprisonment in Rome

WHAT ARE THE PASTOR EPISTLES ALL ABOUT?

A UTHOR

B ACKGROUND

O UTLINES

U NIQUENESS

T HEMES

Paul, in Macedonia and 2nd imprisoned in Rome

Timothy & Titus: 2 pastors

TIMOTHYTIMOTHY

Raised by his Jewish mother and grandmother (both believers)

Father was a Greek GentileTraveled with Paul on most journeysPastor of the church in Ephesus

TITUSTITUS

Gentile converted under Paul’s ministry

Traveled to Jerusalem with PaulCarried second letter to CorinthPastor of the church on Crete

WHAT ARE THE PASTOR EPISTLES ALL ABOUT?

A UTHOR

B ACKGROUND

O UTLINES

U NIQUENESS

T HEMES

Paul, in Macedonia and 2nd imprisoned in Rome

Timothy & Titus: 2 pastors

(see front pages)

1 TIMOTHY1 TIMOTHY

Reminders1

Regulations2-3

Responsibilities4-6

2 TIMOTHY2 TIMOTHY

Callof a

Soldier1

Character of a

Soldier2

Chargeto a

Soldier3-4

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Elders1

Exhortations2

Encouragement3

UNIQUENESS OF…UNIQUENESS OF…

1 Timothy- elders and deacons, women in leadership

2 Timothy- Paul’s last letter

Titus- elders and deacons

THEMESTHEMES

1 Timothy- Leadership in Christ

2 Timothy- Soldier for Christ

Titus- Leadership in Christ

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REMINDERS 1REMINDERS 1Paul’s advice when facing false doctrine:

“fight the good fight” (1:18)

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REGULATIONS 2-3REGULATIONS 2-3Women in church leadership

(Important! Think culture first!)1. Elaborate hair weaving and jewelry were signs of rebellion (reference to prostitution)

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Women in church leadership2. The goal to dressing Biblically: being modest and discreet

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Women in church leadership3. Paul is not disqualifying women from teaching as long as they do not undermine the man’s authority

END TODAY

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Elders and Deacons

CHRIST:HEAD

ELDERS:SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

DEACONS:SERVICE LEADERSHIP

CHURCHCONGREGATION

ELDERS AND DEACONSELDERS AND DEACONS

ELDER DEACON

ELDERS AND DEACONSELDERS AND DEACONS

ELDER DEACON

“shepherd” spiritual overseer

“servant” assist the elders

ELDERS AND DEACONSELDERS AND DEACONS

ELDER DEACON

“shepherd” spiritual overseer

“servant” assist the elders

pure personal life

pure personal life

ELDERS AND DEACONSELDERS AND DEACONS

ELDER DEACON

“shepherd” spiritual overseer

“servant” assist the elders

pure personal life

pure personal life

family leader family leader

ELDERS AND DEACONSELDERS AND DEACONS

ELDER DEACON

“shepherd” spiritual overseer

“servant” assist the elders

pure personal life

pure personal life

family leader family leader

spiritually mature

spiritually mature

ELDERS AND DEACONSELDERS AND DEACONS

ELDER DEACON

“shepherd” spiritual overseer

“servant” assist the elders

pure personal life

pure personal life

family leader family leader

spiritually mature

spiritually mature

no stated probation

probation period

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Elders and DeaconsWhat does Paul mean by “the husband of one wife?”

Some possibilities…

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Elders and Deacons1. A leader must be married

(prerequisite for leadership)2. A leader can have only one wife in

his lifetime

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Elders and Deacons3. A leader cannot be divorced4. A leader is faithful to his wife

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RESPONSIBILITIES 4-6RESPONSIBILITIES 4-6False teachings/Cults

Common traits of a cult:1. Rejection of the deity of Christ2. Rejection of salvation by grace through faith3. Rejection of the resurrection of Christ

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False teachings/Cults4. Adding to or altering Scripture5. Leadership that claims to be divine6. Leadership that does not tolerate questions7. Control over activities, friends and finances

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False teachings/Cults8. Isolation from the outside world9. Indoctrination/brainwashing10. Meditation/chanting

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False teachings/CultsA defense against false teachings/cults:

1. Discipline/train in godliness- no spiritual “flabbiness”!

2. Develop godliness now- “I’m too young to be godly” is a cop-out!

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Instructions concerning various duties:1. The elderly2. The Elders3. Masters and slaves

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Instructions concerning various duties:4. False teachers

- conceited- argument starters- use “religion” to make money

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Instructions concerning various duties:5. Money

- contentment + godliness = wealth- the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil

END TODAY

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2 Timothy is likely Paul’s last letterPaul is isolated in prison a second time, awaiting execution

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CALL OF A SOLDIER 1CALL OF A SOLDIER 12 Timothy 1:7

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline.

“No Fear”: God’s love removes fear1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.

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Power: Christ in us2 Corinthians 12:9

… most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

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Love: Agape!1 John 4:7-8

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

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Discipline: sound mind1 Timothy 4:7

… on the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.

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CHARACTER OF A SOLDIER 2CHARACTER OF A SOLDIER 21. Strong2. Single-minded3. Strict4. Secure5. Set apart6. Servant

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CHARGE TO A SOLDIER 3-4CHARGE TO A SOLDIER 3-4Protect the Scriptures

2 Timothy 3:16-17

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Protect the Scriptures2 Timothy 3:16-17

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

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Protect the Scriptures1. inspired = “God-breathed”

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Protect the Scriptures2. profitable forteaching: doctrine- what is rightreproof: confronting what is wrongcorrection: making right what is wrongtraining: reinforcing what is right

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Finish strong2 Timothy 4:7-8

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Finish strong2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

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Finish strong2 Timothy 4:7-8

in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

END TODAY (jk)

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Gentile converted under Paul’s ministry

Traveled to Jerusalem with PaulCarried second letter to CorinthPastor of the church on Crete

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Elders1

Exhortations2

Encouragement3

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Key passage: Titus 2:11-13… looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus

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Jehovah’s Witness version… looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and the Savior, Christ Jesus

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Jehovah’s Witness version… looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and the Savior, Christ Jesus

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“our great God and the Savior, Jesus Christ”

Adding the word “the” causes the text to state that God and Jesus are two different and separate beings!

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How do we refute this?

1. 1. No early manuscripts contain a “the” between God and Christ Jesus

2. The Granville Sharp Rule: phrases in the form of noun and noun emphasize the unity of the nouns

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Titus 3:10-11

Reject the factious man after a first and second warning, knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning being

self-condemned.

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Titus 3:10-11

Reject the factious man after a first and second warning, knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning being

self-condemned.

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Titus 3:1-2Remind the people to be subject to rulers and

authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be

peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.

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Titus 3:1-2Remind the people to be subject to rulers and

authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be

peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.

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Titus 3:1-2Remind the people to be subject to rulers and

authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be

peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men.

Opposite? Disobedient, do whatever is wrong, slander everyone, belligerent and inconsiderate, arrogant.

““Christians” can act either Christians” can act either way. Both ways way. Both ways

demonstrate Jesus love. demonstrate Jesus love.

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Titus 3:3At one time we too were foolish,

disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated

and hating one another.

Sounds like the opposite person right? There is a change that happens to true Christians!

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Titus 3:4-8But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared,

he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom

he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we

might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these

things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These

things are excellent and profitable for everyone.