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</html>";s:4:"text";s:33674:"Paul then went on to preach in Macedonia, where he heard reports of Timothy’s work at Ephesus that prompted him to write 1 Timothy, probably in AD 63. 1 Timothy was most likely written when Paul was in Philippi after his first imprisonment. In some Bibles a subscription to the epistle may show that Paul wrote from Nicopolis in Macedonia. The local churches are no longer lay churches, nor are their needs now taken care of simply by itinerant missionaries. The reasons for these exclusions are unknown, and so speculation abounds, including the hypotheses that they were not written until after Marcion's time, or that he knew of them, but regarded them as inauthentic. Possible allusions are found in the letters from Clement of Rome to the Corinthians (c. 95), Ignatius of Antioch to the Ephesians (c. 110) and Polycarp to the Philippians (c. 130),[5][6] though it is difficult to determine the nature of any such literary relationships. Online Resources on 1 Timothy: 1 Timothy 2: Ten Talking Points. Early theologians and writers who lived during and were contemporary with the apostles or contemporary with Timothy (Clement of Rome, Ignatius, and Polycarp) were familiar with the letters and accepted 1 and 2 Timothy as genuine letters from the apostle Paul. Timothy, Paul’s faithful and beloved associate, pastor of the Church at Ephesus, and recipient of two apostolic letters, First and Second Timothy. Please note, our website requires JavaScript to be supported. Second Timothy was apparently written from prison (2 Timothy 1:8) with Paul ready to die (2 Timothy 4:6-8), possibly about 66 AD. Just received Chuck's "Stuff I've Learned That I'll Never Forget" CD in the mail yesterday. – A.D. 14 AugustusA.D. 1 Timothy was also quoted by Ignatius who died in 108 AD. We know the significance of these men in our churches and in our personal lives, but 1 Timothy helps us to gain a clearer understanding of the proper qualifications and roles for church leaders. For the work by Stölzel, see. In Acts 20:1-2 he goes into Macedonia and, as I would suggest this to be the time alluded to, leaves Timothy at Ephesus (1 Tim. More than a decade prior to writing this letter, Paul had first met Timothy in the city of Lystra—in Asia Minor—where Timothy was known and respected by the Christians (Acts 16:1–4). Early Christian Writings, "1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope,", "Two New Greek New Testament Papyri from Oxyrhynchus | Brice C. Jones", "Apostle Timothy of the Seventy", Orthodox Church in America, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=First_Epistle_to_Timothy&oldid=1004905452, Articles lacking reliable references from March 2019, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2016, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2014, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Restoring the Conduct of the Church (2:1–3:16), Concerning the Role of Men and Women (2:8–15), Instructions on Church Leadership (3:1–13), Guarding the Truth in the Church (4:1–16), Timothy's Personal Responsibilities (4:6–16), Dealing with Groups in the Church (5:1–6:10), The Reputation of Elders Protected (5:19), The Sins of Elders Publicly Rebuked (5:20), The Recognition of Prospective Elders (5:21–25), This page was last edited on 5 February 2021, at 00:47. The leaders of our churches fill important roles as they participate in encouraging the spiritual growth of Christians under their care. In the epistle to the Colossians, Col 1:1, Timothy is mentioned as being then with the apostle. No one knows for certain exactly when 1 Timothy was written (albeit before 2 Timothy), nor whether Paul was in bondage while he wrote it (1 Tim 3:14). 69-79 VespasianA.D. The apostle Paul probably wrote this letter to Timothy in the mid-60s a.d., during a mission trip not recorded in Scripture. [4], The authenticity of Pauline authorship was accepted by Church orthodoxy as early as c. AD 180, as evidenced by the surviving testimony of Irenaeus and the author of the Muratorian fragment. [12], Modern scholars generally place its composition some time in the late 1st century or first half of the 2nd century AD, with a wide margin of uncertainty. Chuck has a way of saying it the way it is! This historical relationship between Paul and Timothy is one of mentorship. Q.If the Gospel of Matthew was written after 70 C.E., why does Matthew minimize the destruction of Jerusalem? There is obviously hierarchical organization both in the local and ecumenical church. This includes sections on appropriate conduct in worship gatherings, the qualifications of elders and deacons, and the proper order of church discipline. [5], Late in the 2nd century there are a number of quotations from all three Pastoral Epistles in Irenaeus' work Against Heresies. "Gnostics, Gnostic Gospels, & Gnosticism." From childhood he had been taught the OT (2Ti 1:5; 3:15). (1 Tim. First Timothy presents the most explicit and complete instructions for church leadership and organization in the entire Bible. As evidence for this perspective, they put forwar… The Bible’s silence on the ultimate fate of Paul has engendered a great deal of debate in modern times. Timothy's father was Greek, while his mother was a Jewish Christian (Ac 16:1). Norman Perrin summarises four reasons that have lead critical scholarship to regard the pastorals as inauthentic (The New Testament: An Introduction, pp.  His mother Eunice, and his grandmother, Lois, are mentioned in 2 Timothy 1:5. 1:3); after which time then he writes 1 Timothy, "Hoping to come to him shortly." "Kündlich groß ist das gottselige Geheimnis" redirects here. It touched me, so I would recommend it to anyone. Internal Evidence. © 2021 Insight for Living Ministries. Marshall, I. H. and Towner, P. H. (1999). Major themes include the use of The Law (1Timothy 1:7–11), warnings against false doctrine such as Encratism, instructions for prayer (1Timothy 2:1–8), roles of women in the church, qualifications for leaders of the church (1Timothy 3:1–13), and the treatment of widows, elders, masters, youth, and church members in general (1 Timothy 5:1–5:20). This trip took place after the events described in Acts, between Paul’s first and final Roman imprisonments. Timothy’s youth no doubt served him well, allowing for the energy and vigor he needed to serve his people. Timothy's official position in the church was one of an evangelist (1 Timothy 4:14) and he worked with Paul in Phrygia, Galatia, and Mysia, Troas, Philippi and Berea (Acts 17:14) and continued on to do even more work in Athens, and Thessalonica for the church (Acts 17:15; 1 Thessalonians 3:2) not to mention his work in Corinth, Macedonia, Ephesus and greater Asia. 2. 1 Timothy is a personal letter written by Paul to his coworker Timothy in Ephesus. His release allowed him the opportunity to travel to Ephesus and eventually place Timothy in ministry at that church. As further evidence that their authorship was never in doubt, the Pastoral Epistle… Discover more resources related to First Timothy. Paul’s many journeys are well documented and show that he wrote to Titus from Nicopolis in Epirus. The letter of 1 Timothy was written by Paul, the aged apostle (see information about Paul in chapter 10). 1 Timothy. Titus also received a pastoral epistle from Paul, but Timothy got two.. Timothy has a special relationship with Paul, and it shows. Author: Paul Date Written: AD 65 Chapters: 6 Key People: Paul, Timothy Summary: Paul wrote this letter to “Timothy, a true son in the faith.” Paul meant to encourage Timothy as he ministered to the church in Ephesus. The letter, traditionally attributed to the Apostle Paul, consists mainly of counsels to his younger colleague and delegate Timothy regarding his ministry in Ephesus (1:3). Paul's second visit to Lystra is when Timothy first connected with Paul (1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 3:11). and/or elder in a stabilized church organization fully committed to an authorized succession of ordained ministers. See essay, p. 2481. He is named as the author of the letter in the text (1:1). 1 Timothy is one of the three epistles known collectively as the pastorals (1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus). However, it also caused inevitable difficulties with older Christians who may not have taken quickly to the leadership of such a young man because of his lack of knowledge and experience in leadership. What is more, the character of the polemical nature of the book is Pauline (compare Galatians and Colossians). 69 VitelliusFlavian DynastyA.D. 2 Timothy is written by Paul from Prison, in difficult circumstances (2 Tim 1:8, 1:12, 1:16, 2:3, 2:9). Ephesus was a wealthy city located on west coast of AsiaMinor (modern day Turkey), on the banks of the Cayster River as it enters the Mediterranean,forming an ample harbor. Upon recognizing Timothy’s impressive qualities, Paul recruited the young man to travel with him as he continued his second missionary journey. Paul says Timothy was abiding in Ephesus while he went into Macedonia (1 Tim 1:3). Be a faithful pastor. Recipient As the salutation indicates (1:2), Paul is writing to Timothy, a native of Lystra (in modern Turkey). [16], If, however, "the pastorals are best understood against the background of the second century, the evidence in the letters relative to church order ... clearly reflect a time when apostle and prophet have been succeeded by bishop (and archbishop?) These letters were first named “Pastoral Epistles” in the eighteenth century because they all are concerned with the work of a pastor in caring for the community or communities under his charge. 1 Tim 4:1 ff.). Our churches will be strongest when they are closest to the biblical vision laid out for them. They had met before 2 Corinthians was written, because Timothy is conjoined with him in the address. All that we know of his father is that he was a Greek, not a Jew (Acts 16:1). Your browser does not support JavaScript. An Introduction to the Literature of the New Testament. The chief function of the bishop (or archbishop?) However, the writing of the Pastoral Epistles clearly dates to a time after the events of Acts. The presence of Timothy would have met an important need for Paul, their friendship coming on the heels of Paul’s split with his close friend and partner in missions, Barnabas (15:36–41). The letters of 1 and 2 Timothy are written to Timothy whilehe served as Paul's appointed leader of the church of Ephesus, probably in themid-60s AD. Some scholars refer to the assumedly pseudonymous author as "the Pastor". 1:3. As you look at your church or look for a new one, consider the priorities of the leaders. Nineteenth- and twentieth-century scholarship questioned the authenticity of the letter, with many scholars suggesting that First Timothy, along with Second Timothy  and Titus, are not the work of Paul, but rather are unattributable Christian writing some time in the late-first-to-mid-2nd centuries. [7] Similarly M. W. Holmes argued that it is "virtually certain or highly probable" that Polycarp used 1 and 2 Timothy. 1911: p. 420. sfn error: no target: CITEREFThe_Interpreter's_Bible_p._346 (, sfn error: no target: CITEREFThe_Interpreter's_Bible_p._344 (, Kündlich groß ist das gottselige Geheimnis (Stölzel), Kündlich groß ist das gottselige Geheimnis, Textual variants in the First Epistle to Timothy, An Historical Account of Two Notable Corruptions of Scripture, Kirby, Peter. Sign up to receive e-mail from Insight for Living Ministries. Timothy is mentioned in … He is named as the author of the letter in the text (1:1). The NT does not contain specific instructions concerning the organization or polity of the church. 1 Timothy was quoted in the 1st century by Clement of Rome around 80-90 AD. The actual author of First Timothy has been traditionally identified as the Apostle Paul. Paul, author of 2 Timothy and at least 12 other New Testament books, church planter, evangelist, missionary, and perhaps the greatest of all the apostles. 5 Reasons to Stop Using 1 Timothy Against Women. As the salutation indicates , Paul is writing to Timothy, a native of Lystra (in modern Turkey It comes from a leaf of a codex which is dated to the 3rd century [15]. However, the structure of the Church presupposed is less developed than the one Ignatius presupposes (who wrote c. 110), as well as the fact that not only is "antithesis" itself a Greek word which simply means "opposing arguments" but as it has been noted, the attack on the heretics is not central to the three letters. 41-54 ClaudiusA.D. iii, 14, 15.) 62/63 Timothy's presence with Paul in Rome is indicated Ac 28 by Colossians 1:1, Philemon 1:1, and Philippians 1:1 or later Determining when Paul wrote 1&2 Timothy and Titus In 1 Timothy, the most important clue that we are given as to when the letter might have been written is found in 1 Tim. However, Irenaeus (writing c. AD 180) is the earliest author to clearly and unequivocally describe the Pastorals. Listen to Chuck Swindoll’s overview of First Timothy in his audio message from the Classic series God’s Masterwork. Despite not being required due to the ruling of the Jerusalem council, Timothy took circumcision himself in order to be a better witness among the Jews. First Timothy 2:12 in Context five-part series by Margaret Mowczko. Recipient. First Timothy 2:12, the Ordination of Women, and Paul’s Use of Creation Narratives by John Jefferson Davis View Chuck Swindoll's chart of First Timothy, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and key verses. How do your leaders implement Paul’s exhortations in 1 Timothy? The first of Paul’s final series of letters—which along with 2 Timothy and Titus are called the Pastoral Epistles—1 Timothy offers practical and pastoral advice from the aging apostle Paul to a young pastor named Timothy working in the church at Ephesus. [1] Earle comments, “The word for ‘youth’ (KJV) is neotēs, ‘used of grown-up military age, extending to the 40th year.’” [2] Paul picked up Timothy on his second missionary journey (Acts 16:1). We'll look at Paul's circumstances as he wrote the letters below,but first let's consider the historical situation of the church in Ephesus. [10], Marcion, an orthodox Bishop later excommunicated for heresy, formed an early canon of Scripture c. 140 around the Gospel of Luke and ten of the canonical Pauline epistles, excluding 1–2 Timothy and Titus. Against Wallace, there is no certain quotation of these epistles before Irenaeus c. 170 CE. To encourage Timothy in his pastoral role and give specific instructions that would be helpful to a novice pastor. They were not included in Marcion's canon of ten epistles assembled c. 140 CE. Paul not only brought Timothy into the faith but he was Timothy's main mentor in Christian leadership (Acts 16:3), having done church planting and missionary journeys together. 1 Tim. The Pastoral Letters (1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus) are as close as it comes to NT guidelines. Thanks for the good work you do. List some unique facts about 1 Timothy.-1 Timothy is a pastoral epistle Therefore, on two occasions Paul encouraged Timothy to “fight the good fight” (1:18; 6:12). Introduction to NIV Study Bible | Go to 2 Timothy Author, Date, and Setting. Find those qualities, and you will more than likely find a church where you can thrive. For example, in Matt 22:7: "The king was enraged and sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. 37-41 CaligulaA.D. The term Gnosis ("knowledge") itself occurs in 1 Timothy 6:20. Further, it mentions Paul’s known companion twice (1:2; 6:20). Holmes, MW, "Polycarp's 'Letter to the Philippians' and the Writings that later formed the NT", in Gregory & Tuckett (2005). Timothy was in Ephesus where he received both First Timothy and Second Timothy (1 Timothy 1:3, 2 Timothy 1:16-18, 4:14, 4:19, Acts 19:33, and 1 Timothy 1:20). 1. [8]  Exceptions to this positive witness include Tatian,[9] a disciple of Justin Martyr turned heretic, as well as the Gnostic Basilides. The First Epistle of Paul to Timothy, usually referred to simply as First Timothy and often written 1 Timothy, is one of three letters in the New Testament of the Bible often grouped together as the Pastoral Epistles, along with Second Timothy and Titus. Eusebius (c. 330) calls it, along with the other thirteen canonical Pauline Epistles, "undisputed". 14-37 TiberiusA.D. After Paul’s release from prison in Rome in a.d. 62 and after his fourth missionary journey (see map, pp. Several composers, including Johann Sebastian Bach, set a line from the epistle as a Christmas cantata, including Stölzel's Kündlich groß ist das gottselige Geheimnis beginning with 1 Timothy 3:16. 1 Timothy was written sometime after the events of Ac 28 (c. 63-65), at least eight years after Paul's three-year stay in Ephesus (see Ac 19:10 and note). With little written record, oral tradition established that Paul authored 1 and 2 Timothy, and this was well known and universally recognized by the Church (Eusebius). Look for an emphasis on sound doctrine, on purity within the leaders’ personal lives, and on living out the Christian faith by example. It was important to Paul that Timothy set an example of consistent faith and a good conscience, remaining above reproach and exercising the spiritual gifts that God had given him (1 Timothy 4:12–16). The letter was intended to address specific problems that Timothy was encountering at the church in Ephesus, namely, false teachers. Timothy became a new convert of Paul the apostle on his first missionary journey (1 Timothy 1:2, 18, Acts 14:6-23), and Timothy became a devoted traveling companion of Paul's. "[17], The Pastorals are distinguished from all other New Testament letters in that they are addressed ... to a special functional class within the church, namely, the professional ministry. False teachers were influencing the church, and Paul wanted Timothy to be prepared and ready to rightly handle the Word of truth in the face of opposition. Why was 1 Timothy written? Defusing the 1 Timothy 2 Bomb. Please contact us or click here to learn more about how to enable JavaScript on your browser. (NIV) (NIV) 1 Timothy 6:10-11 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Complementarians claim that 1 Timothy 2:12 is universally applicable because they say it was written for the church to know how to behave. 1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. Most scholars now affirm this view. So where was Paul when he wrote 1 Timothy? [1] Most scholars now affirm this view. Paul had expected the Romans to release him from prison, something that likely happened near the end of AD 62 (Philippians 2:24). As Chuck was talking, Christ was also talking to my heart. Date of Writing: The Book of 1 Timothy was written in A.D. 62-66. Moffatt, James. In contrast, most of Paul’s epistles were written to entire congregations. 1 Timothy was written fourteen years later. 1 Timothy was written sometime after the events of Ac 28 (c. 63–65; see chart, p. 2261), at least eight years after Paul’s three-year stay in Ephesus (see Ac 19:10 and note). This book claims to be written by Paul (1:1). 3. is to transmit and maintain the true faith. [14][better source needed] If the parallels between 1 Timothy and Polycarp's epistle are understood as a literary dependence by the latter on the former, as is generally accepted,[6] this would constitute a terminus ante quem of AD 130–155. C. 1 Timothy was written. What is the theme of 1 Timothy? 79-81 TitusA.D. According to church tradition he was loyal to Paul's wishes and stayed and worked in Ephesus until he finally suffered a martyr's death himself. "That seems like an understatement to describe such a … 81-96 Domitian 1. to request Timothy to stay on at Ephesus (cf. First Timothy is the first of Paul’s pastoral epistles—letters written to church leaders he knew. Date of Writing: The Epistle to Titus was written in approximately AD 66. The text seems to be contending against nascent Gnosticism (1 Timothy 1:4, 1 Timothy 4:3)[13] (see Encratism), which would suggest a later date due to Gnosticism developing primarily in the latter 1st century. 69 OthoA.D. Author: The Book of 1 Timothy was written by the apostle Paul (1 Timothy 1:1). Perseverance in what was good often became a slog for Timothy, one that required thick skin and a clear purpose. Purpose of Writing: 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 1:3). (Additional background information on Timothy can be found in the section “To whom was 1 Timothy written and why?” under “Introduction to the First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy” in chapter 47 of the student manual.) 1:3) The author of this epistle writes to Timothy concerning the organization of the church and Timothy's own leadership within the body. Modern critical scholars argue that 2 Timothy, as well as the other two so-called 'pastoral letters' (1 Timothy  and Titus), was not written by Paul but by an anonymous author, sometime between 90 and 140 AD. Timothy would have received his authority to preach in churches directly from Paul who of course was the greater known and accepted of the two and an apostle. 2486–2487), during which he wrote 1 Timothy and Titus, Paul was again imprisoned under Emperor Nero c. 66–67.It was during this time that he wrote 2 Timothy (see chart, p. 2261). All rights reserved.Site by Ascendio, Excellence in Ministry: Starting Strong—Doing What's Right in the Work of Ministry—A Study of 1 Timothy 1–3, Excellence in Ministry: Finishing Well—Doing What's Best in the Challenges of Ministry—A Study of 1 Timothy 4–6, Swindoll's Living Insights New Testament Commentary: 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, View Chuck Swindoll's chart of First Timothy. Paul advised Timothy on these practical matters in a way that would have helped the young pastor to emphasize the purity that should characterize Christian leaders and the gatherings they oversee. Most scholars believe they were written between Paul's first and second imprisonments, sometime between 64 and 67 AD. However, Paul knew that such a task would not be easy for the young man. Unlike Paul's other prison letters, we can state with some confidence that this was not prison in Caesarea, but in Rome, since Onesiphorus found him there in 2 Tim 1:17. Timothy. Julio-Claudians(31 or) 27 B.C. The year ends with Vespasian.)A.D. The first of the Pastorals, 1 Timothy, is presented as having been written from Macedonia. [2][3]  As evidence for this perspective, they put forward that the Pastoral Epistles contain 306 words that Paul does not use in his unquestioned letters, that their style of writing is different from that of his unquestioned letters, that they reflect conditions and a church organization not current in Paul's day, and that they do not appear in early lists of his canonical works. 68-69 GalbaA.D. Paul’s letter shows us those things he hoped Timothy would address in his ministry, providing a template of sorts that our leaders can follow in their own ministries. Thus these letters occupy the unique distinction of being not simply the only letters in the New Testament to be addressed primarily to clergymen, but also of being in this sense the first extant pastoral letters—that is, letters written by a pastor to pastors—in the history of the church.[18]. These counsels include instructions on the organization of the Church and the responsibilities resting on certain groups of leaders therein as well as exhortations to faithfulness in maintaining the truth amid surrounding errors. 264-5): The arguments that establish the inauthenticity of the pastoral epistles are exp… 54-68 NeroYear of the Four Emperors(First three emperors were murdered or executed. The first of Paul’s final series of letters—which along with 2 Modern scholars who support Pauline authorship nevertheless stress their importance regarding the question of authenticity: I. H. Marshall and P. H. Towner wrote that "the key witness is Polycarp, where there is a high probability that 1 and 2 Tim were known to him". Timothy is first mentioned in Acts 16:1. The Muratorian Canon (c. 170–180) lists the books of the NT and ascribes all three Pastoral Epistles to Paul. [citation needed], The earliest known writing of 1 Timothy has been found on Oxyrhynchus Papyrus 5259, designated P133, in 2017. [11], The question remains whether Marcion knew these three letters and rejected them as Tertullian says, since in 1 Timothy 6:20 "false opposing arguments" are referred to, with the word for "opposing arguments" being "antithesis", the name of Marcion's work, and so a subtle hint of Marcion's heresy. The book of Acts ends with Paul sitting in a Roman prison awaiting his hearing before the Roman emperor, a privilege of appeal that all Roman citizens possessed. These doctrines are not quite forgotten: 1 Timothy 1:15; 2:6; 2 Timothy 1:2, 9; 2:13; Titus 1:4; 3:4, 5, 7. It was an important city, serving as the capital ofproconsul… Timothy was also noted for coming to Paul's aid when Paul fell into prison (Philippians 1:1, 2 Timothy 4:13). The actual author of First Timothy has been traditionally identified as the Apostle Paul. There was no necessity to dwell upon them as he was writing to disciples well acquainted with his teaching, and the purpose of the Epistles was to meet new problems. Nineteenth- and twentieth-century scholarship questioned the authenticity of the letter, with many scholars suggesting that First Timothy, along with Second Timothy and Titus, are not the work of Paul, but rather are unattributable Christian writing some time in the late-first-to-mid-2nd centuries. 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