First Epistle of Paul The Apostle to Timothy Chapter One

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TIMOTHY

1. The introduction: authorship and salutation

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope:
2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, meaning

Gr. apostolos, a delegate, one sent with full power of attorney to act in the place of another, the sender remaining behind to back up the one sent. In the case Christians it means God sends them to do what He, Himself would do if He went. It is found 81 times and trans. "Apostle" 78 times "messenger" 2 times (2 Cor. 8:23; Phil. 2:25); and once "he that is sent" (Jn. 13:16).

by the commandments of God, meaning

Gr. epitage. Trans. commandment Rom.16:26. But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
1 Cor. 7:6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.
1 cor. 7:25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faith.
2 Cor. 8:8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
1 Tim. 1:1.
Titus 1:3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour,
and authority Titus 2:15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
The only place Paul says he is an apostle by commandment of God. It could mean by appointment. (Cp. Titus 1:3).

our Saviour meaning

God is called Savior 19 times ( v 1; 2:3; 4:10; Lk. 1:47; Titus 1:3; 2:10; 3:4; Jude 25; 2 Sam. 22:3; Ps. 106:21; Isa. 43:3, 11; 45:15, 21; 49:26; 60:16; 63:8; Jer. 14:8; Hos. 13:4) and Jesus Christ 16 times (Lk. 2:11; Jn. 4:42; Acts. 5:31; 13:23; Eph. 5:23; Phil. 3:20; 2 Tim. 1:10; Titus 1:4; 2:13; 3:6; 2 Pet. 1:1, 11; 2:20; 3:2, 18; 1 Jn. 4:14).

and Lord Jesus Christ meaning

Another clear reference to two distinct persons of the three who make the Godhead (1 Jn. 5:7).

which is our hope; meaning

Jesus Christ is the basis of our hope of all things (8 Christian hopes)
1. Salvation (Rom.8:20-25; 15:4, 13; 1 Th. 5:8; 2 Th.2:16; 1 Pet. 1).
2. Righteousness (Gal. 5:5).
3. God's calling (Eph. 1:18; 4:4).
4. Eternal inheritance (Col. 1:5; Eph. 1:11-18; Heb. 9:15; 1 Pet. 1:4).
5. God's glory (Rom. 5:1-5; Col. 1:27).
6. Resurrection (Acts 23:6; 24:15; 1 Th. 4:13 Titus 2:13; 1 Jn. 3:3).
7. Eternal life (1 Cor. 13:13; 15:19; Eph. 2:12; Col. 1:23; Titus 1:2 3:7; Heb. 3:6; 6:11, 18, 19; 7:19; 1 Pet. 1:3-13).
8. Converts safe in heaven (1 Tim. 2:19).

2 Unto Timothy,

Called Timothy (2 Cor. 1:1; 1 Tim. 1:2, 18; 6:20; 2 Tim. 1:2 Heb. 13:23). Converted by Paul on his first trip (14:6, 7 with Tim. 1:2). Part Jew and Greek, uncircumcised, but a good Christian (Acts 16:1-3). A miracle worker like Paul (1 Cor. 16:10). Paul's companion from here on (16:1-3; 17:14, 15; 18:5; 19:22; 20:4; Rom. 16:21; 1 Cor. 4:17; Phil. 2:19). Sent on a mission (Heb. 13:23). Ordained first bishop of Ephesus. It is believed by some that he was Paul's scribe in writing Hebrews and Galatians. Had gifts of the Spirit (1 Tim. 4:14; 2 Tim. 1:6). He was a great student of Scripture (2 Tim. 1:5; 2:15; 3:15).

my own son in the faith, meaning

A son in the gospel (Acts 16:1-3; 1 Tim. 1:2; 18; 2 Tim. 1:2; 2:1).

Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. Meaning

This salutation peculiar to Timothy and Titus.

 

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II Legalism and false doctrines
I. false doctrine rebuked

3 As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, That thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine .

As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia meaning

Just when this happened is not clear. some suppose that by this time Paul was liberated from prison, that he went into Asia and then into Macedonia, leaving Timothy in Ephesus to carry out this charge (v 3).

That thou mightest charge some that they teach, meaning

These were Judaizing teachers who were constantly seeking to bring Christians back under the law of Moses (v3-4, , 6-7).

no other doctrine. Meaning

No doctrine other than those of the gospel or of the New Testament. Those in the law of Moses or the old covenant which are not brought into and made a part of the new covenant are not to be taught

OLD AN NEW COVENANT CONTRASTS (3:6)

1. Old testament (2 Cor. 3:14) New Testament (2 Cor. 3:6).
2. First covenant (Heb. 8:7; 9:1) Second covenant (Heb. 8:7; 10:1-9).
3. Came by Moses (Jn. 1:17) Came by Christ (Heb. 8:6; 9:15).
4. Law of Moses (Acts 13:38, 39) Law of Christ (Gal. 6:2).
5. Law of sin (Rom. 23; 8:2) Law of righteousness (Rom. 9:31).
6. Law flesh (Rom. 7:5, 6) Law of the Spirit (Rom. 8:2).
7. Not of faith (Gal. 3:12) Law of faith (Rom. 3:27).
8. Yoke of bondage (Gal. 5:1) Law liberty ((Jas. 1:25).
9. Ended by Christ (Rom. 10:4) Started by Christ (Heb. 8:6; 10:9)
10. Brought death (2 Cor. 3:7) Brought life (Rom. 8:2; Gal. 3).

 

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Serious question...

Do you really feel that copying and pasting long threads really helps anyone? Wouldn't a few sentences of original thoughts and insights be much more effective?

 

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11. Makes guilty (2 Cor. 3:9) Makes free (Gal. 5:1; Jn. 8).
12. A shadow (Col. 2:14-17) The reality (Heb. 10:1-18).
13. fulfilled (Mt. 5:17, 18) Now in force (Heb. 8:6; 10:9).
14. Demands righteousness (Luke 10:28) Gives righteousness (Jn. 1:17; 3:16).
15 Makes imperfect (Heb. 7:19) Makes perfect (Heb. 7:19).
16. Glorious (2 Cor. 3:7) More glorious (2 Cor. 3:8-10).
17. Powerless to save (Heb. 9:9; 10:4) Saves to uttermost (Heb. 7:25).
18. Many sacrifices (Heb. 9:12, 13) One sacrifice (Heb. 12).
19. Temporary priest (Heb. 7:23). Eternal priest (Heb. 7:17).
20. Remembers sins (Heb. 10:3) Forgets sins (Heb. 8:12; 10:17).

 

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Serious question...

Do you really feel that copying and pasting long threads really helps anyone? Wouldn't a few sentences of original thoughts and insights be much more effective?

This is not copy and pasting don't even know how to do that, it is straight out of my Bible sorry to disappoint you sir>

 

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This is not copy and pasting don't even none how to do that, it is straight out of my Bible sorry to disappoint you sir>

you are hand typing all that info to post it up?

 

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you are hand typing all that info to post it up?

Yes right straight out of my Bible.

 

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21. Yearly atonement (Heb. 10:3) Eternal atonement (Heb. 10:14).
22. Sinful ministry (Heb. 5:1-4) Sinless ministry (Heb. 7:26).
23. Aaronic priesthood (Heb. 7:11) Melchizedek (Heb. 5:5-10; 7:21).
24. Of Levi (Heb. 7:11) Of Judah (Heb. 7:14).
25. Animal sacrifices (Heb. 9:12) Human sacrifice (Heb. 9:14-28).
26. Earthly tabernacle (Heb. 9:2) Heavenly tabernacle (Heb. 8:2).
27. Sinful mediator (Gal. 3:19) Sinless mediator (1 Tim. 2:5).
28. No inheritance (Rom. 4:13). Eternal inheritance (Heb. 9:15).
29. Ratified by animal blood (Heb. 9:16-22) Ratified by the blood of Christ (Mt. 26:28
30. Law of works (Rom. 3:26-31) Law of grace (Jn. 1:17).
31. Works wrath (Rom. 4:15) Saves from wrath (Rom. 5:9).
32. Could not redeem (Heb. 4:10) Redeems (Gal.3:13; Heb. 9:12-15).
33. Could not satisfy (Isa. 1:13, 14) Does satisfy God (Heb. 15-18).
34. No miracle power (Heb. 7:18) Miracles (Gal. 3:1-5; Jn. 14:12).
35. Abolishment predicted (Hos. 2:11) Establishment predicted (Heb. 8:7).
36. Circumcision (Ex. 12:48) No circumcision (Rom. 4:9-25).

 

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1. Use your cursor to highlight the text you want to post.
2. Right click and select "copy"
3. Put cursor where you want the text to go.
4. Right click and select "paste".


TIMOTHY

1. The introduction: authorship and salutation

1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope:
1:2 unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

1:1 Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, meaning

Gr. apostolos, a delegate, one sent with full power of attorney to act in the place of another, the sender remaining behind to back up the one sent. In the case Christians it means God sends them to do what He, Himself would do if He went. It is found 81 times and trans. "Apostle" 78 times "messenger" 2 times (2 Cor. 8:23; Phil. 2:25); and once "he that is sent" (Jn. 13:16).

by the commandments of God, meaning

Gr. epitage. Trans. commandment Rom.16:26. But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:
1 Cor. 7:6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.
1 cor. 7:25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faith.
2 Cor. 8:8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
1 Tim. 1:1.
Titus 1:3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour,
and authority Titus 2:15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
The only place Paul says he is an apostle by commandment of God. It could mean by appointment. (Cp. Titus 1:3).

our Saviour meaning

God is called Savior 19 times ( v 1; 2:3; 4:10; Lk. 1:47; Titus 1:3; 2:10; 3:4; Jude 25; 2 Sam. 22:3; Ps. 106:21; Isa. 43:3, 11; 45:15, 21; 49:26; 60:16; 63:8; Jer. 14:8; Hos. 13:4) and Jesus Christ 16 times (Lk. 2:11; Jn. 4:42; Acts. 5:31; 13:23; Eph. 5:23; Phil. 3:20; 2 Tim. 1:10; Titus 1:4; 2:13; 3:6; 2 Pet. 1:1, 11; 2:20; 3:2, 18; 1 Jn. 4:14).

and Lord Jesus Christ meaning

Another clear reference to two distinct persons of the three who make the Godhead (1 Jn. 5:7).

which is our hope; meaning

Jesus Christ is the basis of our hope of all things (8 Christian hopes)
1. Salvation (Rom.8:20-25; 15:4, 13; 1 Th. 5:8; 2 Th.2:16; 1 Pet. 1).
2. Righteousness (Gal. 5:5).
3. God's calling (Eph. 1:18; 4:4).
4. Eternal inheritance (Col. 1:5; Eph. 1:11-18; Heb. 9:15; 1 Pet. 1:4).
5. God's glory (Rom. 5:1-5; Col. 1:27).
6. Resurrection (Acts 23:6; 24:15; 1 Th. 4:13 Titus 2:13; 1 Jn. 3:3).
7. Eternal life (1 Cor. 13:13; 15:19; Eph. 2:12; Col. 1:23; Titus 1:2 3:7; Heb. 3:6; 6:11, 18, 19; 7:19; 1 Pet. 1:3-13).
8. Converts safe in heaven (1 Tim. 2:19).

1:2 Unto Timothy,

Called Timothy (2 Cor. 1:1; 1 Tim. 1:2, 18; 6:20; 2 Tim. 1:2 Heb. 13:23). Converted by Paul on his first trip (14:6, 7 with Tim. 1:2). Part Jew and Greek, uncircumcised, but a good Christian (Acts 16:1-3). A miracle worker like Paul (1 Cor. 16:10). Paul's companion from here on (16:1-3; 17:14, 15; 18:5; 19:22; 20:4; Rom. 16:21; 1 Cor. 4:17; Phil. 2:19). Sent on a mission (Heb. 13:23). Ordained first bishop of Ephesus. It is believed by some that he was Paul's scribe in writing Hebrews and Galatians. Had gifts of the Spirit (1 Tim. 4:14; 2 Tim. 1:6). He was a great student of Scripture (2 Tim. 1:5; 2:15; 3:15).

my own son in the faith, meaning

A son in the gospel (Acts 16:1-3; 1 Tim. 1:2; 18; 2 Tim. 1:2; 2:1).

Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. Meaning

This salutation peculiar to Timothy and Titus.

 

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37. Make to change (Heb. 9; Gal. 3) Make eternal (Heb. 13:20).
38. Faulty (Heb. 8:7) Perfect (Jas. 1:25).
39. Weak (Heb. 7:18) Strong (Heb. 7:25).
40. Unprofitable (Heb. 7:18) Profitable (Heb. 7:19, 25).
41. Natural program (Heb. 9:10-13) Spiritual program (2 Cor. 3:6, 13).
42. Daily program (Heb. 7:27) Finished program (Heb. 10:10-18).
43. Infirm priests (Heb. 5:2; 7:28) prefect priest (Heb. 7:26).
44. Priests by law (Heb. 7:28) Priests by an oath (Heb. 7:21, 28).
45. No salvation (Heb. 10:2-4) Eternal salvation (Heb. 5:9; 10:10).
46. Self honored (Heb. 5:4) God-honored priest (Heb. 5:5).
47. Nothing perfect (Heb. 7:19) Makes perfect (Heb. 7:19; 10:14).
48. No intercessors (Isa. 59:16) Two intercessors (Rom. 8:26, 34; Heb. 7:25).
49. Costly program (Heb. 5:1; 9:9) Free for all (Eph. 2:8; Rev. 22:17).
50. Earthly agents (Heb. 5:1-4) Heavenly agent (Heb. 9:24; 10:12).

 

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Controversies over fables and genealogies rebuked

4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

Neither give heed to fables meaning

Gr. muthos, anything delivered by word of mouth; legendary tales, as opposed to historical account; a fable; foolish or improbable story (v 4; 4:7; 2 Tim. 4:4; Titus 1:14; 2 Pet. 1:16).

endless genealogies, meaning

Gr. aperantos, endless, boundless, infinite; something that cannot be passed through or settled. Only here.
Gr. genealogia, genealogy, a record of descent or linage (v 4; Titus 3:9). Among the heathen were endless tales of offspring of numberless gods. Jews and Samaritans took great pride in ancestors (Mt. 3:9; Jn. 4:12; 8:39). Paul warned against this (2 Cor. 5:16; 11:22; Phil. 3:4-6). and charged Timothy to be occupied with essentials of Christian faith. Emphasis on natural descent is foreign to Christianity, for in Christ there is no difference (1 Cor. 12:13; Col. 3:11).

which minister questions, meaning

Gr. zetesis, a searching after, investigation. Trans. question (v 4; 6:4; Jn. 3:25; Acts 25:20; 2 Tim. 2:23; Titus 3:9). Here it means disputing that cause strife, divisions, and parties.

rather than godly edifying which is in the faith: so do meaning

Gr. oikonomia, dispensation of God which is in faith. (Eph. 1:10).
Gr. oikonomia, trans, stewardship (Lk. 16:2-4) and dispensation (1 Cor. 9:17; Eph. 1:10; 3:2; Col. 1:25; 1 Tim. 1:4).

 

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Fourfold summary of a Christian character (Gal. 5:22, 23)

5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned.

Now the end, meaning
Gr. telos, end. Here it means the design of the commandment of love. The fables and genealogical questions lead to strife and debate, and the dispensation of God leads to love through faith (v 5).

of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, meaning
3 Blessings of Love:
1 A pure heart (v 5; Mt. 5:8).
2 A good conscience (v 5).
3 A faith unfeigned or sincere (v 5).

and of a good conscience and of faith unfeigned: meaning
Gr. suneidesis, joint knowledge of God and man; knowledge of our acts, state, or character as to right and wrong; the faculty, power, or principle which decides the lawfulness of our actions and affections, and approves or condemns them; the moral faculty or sense; consciousness of actions; the eye, judge, and guide of the inner man. Used 32 times. The word conscience is not found in the O.T.

 

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The general cause of error (2 Tim. 3:7; 1 Cor. 14:38)

6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;

Form which some have swerved Meaning Gr. astocheo, to miss the mark; to fail. Trans. swerve from (v 6) and err (1 Tim. 6:21; 2 Tim. 2:18).

have turned aside unto vain jangling; meaning Gr. mataiologian, empty arguments; many words with little sense, and that sense not worth hearing Cp. Titus 1:10.

7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

meaning Gr. thelo, wish or desire; the emotional element that leads to consequent action, and in which the natural impulse is stronger than the reasoned resolve. Trans. will 174 times; desire 16 times; and other ways 15; times. Many today have a passion for titles but not the qualification (v 7; 2 Tim. 3:7).

 

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Purpose of the law (Rom. 3:19; Gal. 3:19): fourteen condemned classes

8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,
10 For *****mongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; meaning.

fifteen Classes
1. Lawless, contempt for law; no rule of moral conduct Trans. Lawless (v 9); without law (1 Cor. 9:21); unlawful (2 Pet. 2:8); transgressor (Mk. 15:28; Lk. 22:37); and wicked (Acts 2:23; 2 Thess. 2:8)
2. Disobedient, not under subjection; undisciplined. Trans disobedient (v 9); not put under (Heb. 2:8); and unruly (Titus 1:6, 10)
3. Ungodly, irreligious (V 9; 1 Pet. 4:18; 2 Pet. 2:5; 3:7; Jude 4, 15)
4. Sinners, transgressors of law. Trans, sinner 41 times and sinful (Mk. 8:38; Lk. 5:8; 24:7; Rom. 7:13)
5. Unholy, totally depraved; the utter opposite of holiness within and without. Only here and (2 Tim. 3:2)
6. Profane, not fit to attend public worship (v 9; 4:7; 6:20; 2 Tim. 2:16; Heb. 12:16)
7. Parricides, those who strike or slay their father. Only here
8. Matricides, those who strike their mother. Only here
9. Murderers, those who take any human life contrary to law. Only here
10. *****mongers, male prostitutes; libertines
11. Sex perverts, those guilty of unnatural sex practices
12. Menstealers, kidnappers; those who steal slaves and sell and buy them, or who hold men for ramson. Only here
13. Liars, saying for truth what is not known to be false (v 10; Jn. 8:44, 45; Rom. 3:4; Titus 1:12; 1 Jn. 1:10; 2:4, 22; 4:20; 5:10)
14. Perjures, those who lie under oath. Only here
15. Those guilty of any vice contrary to sound doctrine (v 10; Gal. 5:21)

 

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Paul an example
(1) A trusted and faithful minister

11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
Meaning only here and in 6:15 is the word blessed, happy, applied to God.

12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;
Meaning Service or deaconship to man-kind.

Mt. 20:26 But it shall not be so among you, but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
One who executes the commands of another. It is used of
1 Servants of kings Mt. 22:13.
2 Servants at feasts Jn. 2:5, 9.
3 Ministers of officers of civil governments Rom. 13:4.
4 Men and women servants of churches Mt. 23:11; Mk. 9:35; Rom. 16:1.
5 Deacons of churches or business elders and distinct from bishops or preaching elders Phil. 1:1 1 Tim. 3:10-13; Acts 6:1-7.
6 Jesus Christ as a minister to the Jews in the work of preaching, teaching and healing Rom. 15:8; Gal. 2:17; Mt. 4:23, 24; 9:35; Acts 10:38.

 

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The chief of sinners saved (Mt. 12:31; Rom. 10:9, 10; 1 Jn. 1:9; 2:1, 2; 3:5)

13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious, but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. Meaning
6 fold Former State of Paul
1 Blasphemer of Christ (v 13)
2 Persecutor of Christians (Acts 8:1-3)
3 Injurious-- killed saints (Acts 9:1)
4 Ignorant of the gospel (v 13)
5 An unbelievers in Christianity (v 13)
6 Chief of sinners (v 15)

14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. Meaning

Superabounded over all. Only here. Cp. Rom. 5:20.

15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world t to save sinners; of whom I am chief. meaning

Faithful sayings in Tim. and Titus;
1 Christ came to save sinners (v 15; 4:10; Mt. 1:21; Jn. 3:16; Gal. 1:4)
2 Godliness is profitable unto all tings, having promise of live now, and of that which is to come (v 4:8-10).
3 If we be dead with Him, we shall also live with Him (2 Tim. 2:11-13).
4 They which believe must maintain good works (Titus 3:8; cp. 3:1; Rev. 21:5; 22:6). This gives the whole span of redemption from the fall of man to the eternal reign with Christ.

The gospel, of Christ dying to save sinners, is worthy of being accepted by the whole world. Since He died for the world, the world has a right to the benefits of His death (Jn. 3:16-20, 36; 5:24).

The sins of point a, above [Former State of Paul] gave him claim to the title chief of sinners. The Gr. for chief is protos, meaning first rank. (v 15; Mt. 20:27; Mk. 6:21; 10:44; Acts 13:50; 16:12; 17:4; 25:2; 28:7, 17).

 

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A pattern for salvation of all sinners

16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

Meaning, because Christ came to save sinners, I obtained mercy. I have been chosen as a pattern for all who will believe on Christ to everlasting life (v 16).

 

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Glory to the only true God
for such complete redemption

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Meaning. 4 Facts about God the Father
1. The King eternal King of the ages. Isa. 9:6; Jer. 10:10
2. Immortal. Incorruptible. The same word trans, to show the spirit and soul of man as not being corruptible 1 Pet. 3:4; and other things as being uncorruptible and immortal Rom. 1:23; 1 Cor. 9:25; 15:52; 1 Pet. 1:4, 23. If God is immortal 1 Tim. 1:17 and man's spirit is immortal 1 Pet. 3:4, then it is a settled fact that the inner man is just as immortal as God
3. Invisible, Col. 1:16
4 The only wise God, 6:16. God is the source of wisdom and immortality, not that He is the only one that has wisdom and immortality, for Christ the Holy Spirit, angels, and the inner man have wisdom and immortality

 

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Charge to Timothy
1 Tim. 4:12; 5:21; 6:11; 2 Tim. 1:6

18 This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare.
19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwecked:

This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, meaning Same as commandments in v 5.
according to the prophecies which went before on thee, meaning Referring perhaps to those that were uttered when spiritual gifts were imparted to Timothy (4:14; 2 Tim. 1:6).
that thou by them mightest war a good warfare. Meaning
3 Necessary Things to Save the Soul:

1 War a good warfare v 18; 2 Tim. 2:4
2 Hold faith v 19; 3:9; Heb. 3:6, 12-14; 4:11; 6:4-9; 10:23, 26-29, 36-39
3 Maintain a good conscience v 19

Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away, meaning

Thrust away; drive away; beat off; banish; to repel; reject; disdain. Trans. put away v 19; put from Acts 13:46; thrust from Acts 7:27, 39; and cast away Rom. 11:1-2. How could these thrust away their faith and make shipwreck of it if such were not possible?

concerning faith have made shipwrecked: If one can make shipwreck of his faith, does he still have faith that will save the soul?

 

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TIMOTHY

1. The introduction: authorship and salutation

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope:
2 Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

Why do you suppose Paul leaves the Holy Spirit out of his salutations? It was the great Jonathan Edwards who first drew my attention to the question, “Why is the Holy Spirit not mentioned in the greetings to the churches?”

Any thoughts?