2. NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE 3,4 PASTOR AL EPISTLES

3. WHAT ARE THE PASTORAL EPISTLES ALL ABOUT? A UTHOR B ACKGROUND O UTLINES U NIQUENESS T HEMES Paul, in Macedonia and 2 nd imprisonment in Rome

5. WHAT ARE THE PASTOR EPISTLES ALL ABOUT? A UTHOR B ACKGROUND O UTLINES U NIQUENESS T HEMES Paul, in Macedonia and 2 nd imprisoned in Rome Timothy & Titus: 2 pastors

6. TIMOTHY Raised by his Jewish mother and grandmother (both believers) Father was a Greek Gentile Traveled with Paul on most journeys Pastor of the church in Ephesus

8. TITUS Gentile converted under Paul’s ministry Traveled to Jerusalem with Paul Carried second letter to Corinth Pastor of the church on Crete

10. WHAT ARE THE PASTOR EPISTLES ALL ABOUT? A UTHOR B ACKGROUND O UTLINES U NIQUENESS T HEMES Paul, in Macedonia and 2 nd imprisoned in Rome Timothy & Titus: 2 pastors (see front pages)

11. 1 TIMOTHY Reminders 1 Regulations 2-3 Responsibilities 4-6

12. 2 TIMOTHY Call of a Soldier 1 Character of a Soldier 2 Charge to a Soldier 3-4

13. TITUS Elders 1 Exhortations 2 Encouragement 3

14. UNIQUENESS OF… 1 Timothy- elders and deacons, women in leadership 2 Timothy- Paul’s last letter Titus- elders and deacons

15. THEMES 1 Timothy- Leadership in Christ 2 Timothy- Soldier for Christ Titus- Leadership in Christ

16. 1 TIMOTHY REMINDERS 1 Paul’s advice when facing false doctrine: “fight the good fight” (1:18)

17. 1 TIMOTHY REGULATIONS 2-3 Women in church leadership (Important! Think culture first!) 1. Elaborate hair weaving and jewelry were signs of rebellion (reference to prostitution)

18. 1 TIMOTHY Women in church leadership 2. The goal to dressing Biblically: being modest and discreet

19. 1 TIMOTHY Women in church leadership 3. Paul is not disqualifying women from teaching as long as they do not undermine the man’s authority

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21. 1 TIMOTHY Elders and Deacons

22. CHRIST: HEAD ELDERS: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP DEACONS: SERVICE LEADERSHIP CHURCH CONGREGATION

23. ELDERS AND DEACONS ELDERDEACON

24. ELDERS AND DEACONS ELDERDEACON “shepherd” spiritual overseer “servant” assist the elders

25. ELDERS AND DEACONS ELDERDEACON “shepherd” spiritual overseer “servant” assist the elders pure personal life

26. ELDERS AND DEACONS ELDERDEACON “shepherd” spiritual overseer “servant” assist the elders pure personal life family leader

27. ELDERS AND DEACONS ELDERDEACON “shepherd” spiritual overseer “servant” assist the elders pure personal life family leader spiritually mature

28. ELDERS AND DEACONS ELDERDEACON “shepherd” spiritual overseer “servant” assist the elders pure personal life family leader spiritually mature no stated probationprobation period

29. 1 TIMOTHY Elders and Deacons What does Paul mean by “the husband of one wife?” Some possibilities…

30. 1 TIMOTHY Elders and Deacons 1.A leader must be married (prerequisite for leadership) 2.A leader can have only one wife in his lifetime

31. 1 TIMOTHY Elders and Deacons 3. A leader cannot be divorced 4. A leader is faithful to his wife

32. 1 TIMOTHY RESPONSIBILITIES 4-6 False teachings/Cults Common traits of a cult: 1. Rejection of the deity of Christ 2. Rejection of salvation by grace through faith 3. Rejection of the resurrection of Christ

33. 1 TIMOTHY False teachings/Cults 4. Adding to or altering Scripture 5. Leadership that claims to be divine 6. Leadership that does not tolerate questions 7. Control over activities, friends and finances

34. 1 TIMOTHY False teachings/Cults 8. Isolation from the outside world 9. Indoctrination/brainwashing 10. Meditation/chanting

35. 1 TIMOTHY False teachings/Cults A 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!

36. 1 TIMOTHY Instructions concerning various duties: 1. The elderly 2. The Elders 3. Masters and slaves

37. 1 TIMOTHY Instructions concerning various duties: 4. False teachers - conceited - argument starters - use “religion” to make money

38. 1 TIMOTHY Instructions concerning various duties: 5. Money - contentment + godliness = wealth - the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil

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40. 2 TIMOTHY 2 Timothy is likely Paul’s last letter Paul is isolated in prison a second time, awaiting execution

41. 2 TIMOTHY CALL OF A SOLDIER 1 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline.

42. “No Fear”: God’s love removes fear 1 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. 2 TIMOTHY

43. Power: Christ in us 2 Corinthians 12:9 … most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may dwell in me.

44. 2 TIMOTHY 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.

45. 2 TIMOTHY Discipline: sound mind 1 Timothy 4:7 … on the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.

46. 2 TIMOTHY CHARACTER OF A SOLDIER 2 1. Strong 2. Single-minded 3. Strict 4. Secure 5. Set apart 6. Servant

47. 2 TIMOTHY CHARGE TO A SOLDIER 3-4 Protect the Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:16-17

48. 2 TIMOTHY Protect the Scriptures 2 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.

49. 2 TIMOTHY Protect the Scriptures 1. inspired = “God-breathed”

50. 2 TIMOTHY Protect the Scriptures 2. profitable for  teaching: doctrine- what is right reproof: confronting what is wrong correction: making right what is wrong training: reinforcing what is right

51. 2 TIMOTHY Finish strong 2 Timothy 4:7-8

52. 2 TIMOTHY Finish strong 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

53. 2 TIMOTHY Finish strong 2 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.

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55. TITUS Gentile converted under Paul’s ministry Traveled to Jerusalem with Paul Carried second letter to Corinth Pastor of the church on Crete

56. TITUS Elders 1 Exhortations 2 Encouragement 3

57. TITUS 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

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

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

60. TITUS “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!

61. TITUS 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

62. TITUS 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.

63. TITUS 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.

64. TITUS Titus 3:1-2 Remind 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.

65. TITUS Titus 3:1-2 Remind 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.

66. TITUS Titus 3:1-2 Remind 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 way. Both ways demonstrate Jesus love.

67. TITUS Titus 3:3 At 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!

68. TITUS Titus 3:4-8 But 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.