Northside Church of Christ Let’s Talk About Timothy Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy The Spirituality Of His Character. The Unselfishness Of His Character. The Greatness Of His Character. The Compatibility Of His Character. The Genuineness Of His Character Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Who was Timothy? Timothy was a native from Lystra. Acts 16:1; 20:4… He was the son of a “gentile” a Greek man. Acts 16:1 His mother and grandmother were converted maybe by Paul. 1 Tim 1:5 Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Who was Timothy? Paul’s companion in many trips and also a faithful brother. One willing to die for the “cause” of Christ like not too many. The one encouraging many churches when Paul was in prison. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Influential and responsible positions need people of proven character. The Proven Character from Timothy Who was Timothy? Timothy was especially useful because he had proven himself to Paul and the Philippians. (v. 20-22). Influential and responsible positions need people of proven character. Deacons must have proven themselves. (1 Tim.3:10). Elders must have proven themselves as suggested by various qualifications. Teachers/preachers should have proven themselves faithful. (2 Tim. 2:2). Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Who was Timothy? Influential and responsible positions should go to people of proven character for 2 good reasons. To help insure the quality of the work. To help insure the church against scandal. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Spirituality Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Spirituality Of His Character. How did he do that? By seeking the things of Jesus Christ (Phil. 2:21). Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. The Proven Character from Timothy Philippians 2:21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Spirituality Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Spirituality Of His Character. How did he do that? By seeking the things of Jesus Christ (Phil. 2:21). By learning the will of God. (2 Tim. 3:14,15). Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy 2Ti 3:14,15 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy 2Ti 3:14,15 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Unselfishness Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Unselfishness Of His Character. By not seeking his own. (Phil. 2:21) Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. The Proven Character from Timothy Philippians 2:21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Unselfishness Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Unselfishness Of His Character. By not seeking his own. (Phil. 2:21) This demonstrated love. (1 Cor. 13:5). Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy 1 Cor 13:5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Unselfishness Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Unselfishness Of His Character. By not seeking his own. (Phil. 2:21) This demonstrated love. (1 Cor. 13:5). This imitated Christ. (Phil. 2:1-11; Rom. 5:8). Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Philippians 2:5,6 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Unselfishness Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Unselfishness Of His Character. By not seeking his own. (Phil. 2:21) This demonstrated love. (1 Cor. 13:5). This imitated Christ. (Phil. 2:1-11; Rom. 5:8). By placing good of Cause above personal rights. (Acts 16:3) Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Acts 16:3 Paul wanted to have him go on with him. And he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy The Greatness Of His Character. By serving. (Phil. 2:22). Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Philippians 2:22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Greatness Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Greatness Of His Character. By serving. (Phil. 2:22). Greatness in Kingdom differs world's concept of greatness. Servants are the greatest. (Matt. 23:11) Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

"But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. The Proven Character from Timothy Matthew 23:11 "But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Greatness Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Greatness Of His Character. By serving. (Phil. 2:22). Greatness in Kingdom differs world's concept of greatness. Servants are the greatest. (Matt. 23:11) Greatest serve rather than demanding service (Matt. 20:28). Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Matthew 20:28 "just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

A fellow worker. The Compatibility Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Compatibility Of His Character. A fellow worker. (Rom. 16:21 cf. Phil. 1:1; 1 Thess. 1:1; 2 Thess. 1:1) Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Romans 16:21 Timothy, my fellow worker, and Lucius, Jason, and Sosipater, my countrymen, greet you. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy 2 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Compatibility Of His Character. A fellow worker. The Proven Character from Timothy The Compatibility Of His Character. A fellow worker. Fellow workers must be on same wave-length. One cannot walk in truth and other in error. One cannot not be firm while other compromises. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Genuineness Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Genuineness Of His Character. Held to same genuine faith of mother and grandmother (2 Tim. 1:5). Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy 2 Timothy 1:5 when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Genuineness Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Genuineness Of His Character. Held to same genuine faith of mother and grandmother (2 Tim. 1:5). Held to faith while others made shipwreck of theirs. (1 Tim. 1:19; 2 Tim. 2:15-18). Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy 1 Timothy 1:19 having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck, Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

The Genuineness Of His Character. The Proven Character from Timothy The Genuineness Of His Character. Held to same genuine faith of mother and grandmother (2 Tim. 1:5). Held to faith while others made shipwreck of theirs. (1 Tim. 1:19; 2 Tim. 2:15-18). Held to word of God while others perverted it. (cf. Gal. 1:8,9). Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy Galatians 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed. Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

Northside Church of Christ The Proven Character from Timothy The Spirituality Of His Character. The Unselfishness Of His Character. The Greatness Of His Character. The Compatibility Of His Character. The Genuineness Of His Character Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ

“But you know his proven character....” The Proven Character from Timothy Are you trying to develop the kind of character Timothy had? Are you willing to prove your character so that good brethren have confidence in you - to commend you and trust you with responsibility? “But you know his proven character....” Eric Castillo Northside Church of Christ