2. Period of Writing
Books
Description
Date
Theme
Second Missionary Journey
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
The First Epistles
51-52 A.D.
Eschatology:
Last Things
Third
Missionary Journey
Galatians
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Romans
The Impregnable Quartet
53-57 A.D.
Soteriology:
Salvation
First
Roman Imprisonment
Colossians
Philemon
Ephesians
Philippians
The Prison Epistles
60-62 A.D.
Christology:
Christ
Release &
Second Roman Imprisonment
1 Timothy
Titus
2 Timothy
The Evangelist Epistles
62-68 A.D.
Ecclesiology:
The Church

3. Author: Paul
Recipient: Timothy
Date: A.D.
Theme: The conduct of the church, in its life and work, must be in accordance with sound doctrine
Key Words: “doctrine,” “truth,” “faith,” “church”
Key Verses: 1:3; 3:15-16; 4:1, 16; 6:3

4. Characteristics & Features of the Book:
Evangelist Epistles
After Acts
Letter to individual
Inspired Manual for Evangelists

5. Main Emphasis of the Book:
The primary theme of the book of First Timothy is that the church, its leaders and its members must conduct themselves in accordance with sound doctrine. This impacted life and work inside the church, as well as conduct in daily life.

6. Paul States His Purpose for Writing in 1 Timothy 3:15.
The Church Must Follow Sound Doctrine Regarding False Teachers (1:3-20).
The Church Must Follow Sound Doctrine Regarding Worship (2:1- 15).
The Church Must Follow Sound Doctrine Regarding the Qualifications of Its Leaders (3:1-13).
The Church Must Follow Sound Doctrine Regarding the Danger of Apostasy (3:14-4:16).
The Church Must Follow Sound Doctrine Regarding Relationships within the Church (5:1-6:2).
The Church Must Follow Sound Doctrine Regarding Godly Living (6:3-21).

8. Author: Paul
Recipient: Titus
Date: A.D.
Theme: The orderly pattern of sound doctrine for the church and Christian lives
Key Words: “doctrine,” “sound,” “good works”
Key Verses: 1:2, 5; 2:11-15; 3:5

9. Main Emphasis of the Book:
The primary theme of the book of Titus is that the orderly pattern of sound doctrine is Divinely designed for direct application to the organization of the church and to the personal lives of every Christian.

10. The Orderly Pattern of Sound Doctrine Has Its Origin and Hope in God (1:1-4).
The Orderly Pattern of Sound Doctrine Must Be Applied to the Organization of the Church (1:5-16).
The Orderly Pattern of Sound Doctrine Must Be Applied to the Personal Lives of Christians (2:1-3:15).

12. Author: Paul
Recipient: Timothy
Date: A.D.
Theme: Charge to remain steadfast and preach the word, as accords with sound doctrine
Key Words: “doctrine,” “sound,” “faith,” “truth,” “endure”
Key Verses: 1:12, 13; 2:2, 15; 3:15-17; 4:2-8

13. Main Emphasis of the Book:
The primary theme of the book of Second Timothy is a final and personal charge to remain steadfast and preach the word, as accords with sound doctrine. As Paul was getting ready to pass from the scene, Timothy needed to “do the work of an evangelist” and “fulfill [his] ministry.”

14. Every Christian, Especially the Evangelist, Is Charged to Serve the Lord Steadfastly (1:3-2:26).
Every Christian, Especially the Evangelist, Is Charged to Stand On (and For) Sound Doctrine (3:1-4:21).