1 and 2 Timothy, Titus

Walter L. Liefeld

• Publisher: Zondervan Academic
• Year: 2011
• eBook ISBN: 9780310871194
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Biblical Criticism & Interpretation

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Outline

1 Timothy

A. Salutation (1:1–2)

B. Timothy’s Commission from Paul (1:3–20)

1. The Problem of False Teachers (1:3–7)

2. The Issue of the Law and Its Use (1:8–11)

3. The Lord’s Grace and Call to Paul (1:12–17)

4. Reaffirmation of Timothy’s Mission (1:18–20)

C. Demeanor in the Church That Will Further Its Outreach (2:1–15)

1. Demeanor in Prayer (2:1–8)

2. Demeanor of Women While Learning (2:9–15)

D. The Importance of Respected Leadership in the Church (3:1–13)

1. Demeanor Expected of Elders (3:1–7)

2. Demeanor Expected of Deacons and Their Female Associates (3:8–13)

E. Godliness (3:14–16)

1. Godliness in the Church (3:14–15)

2. The “Mystery of Godliness” (3:16)

F. Further Specifics As to Timothy’s Assignment (4:1–16)

1. Errors He Must Correct (4:1–10)

2. Timothy’s Own Life and Ministry (4:11–16)

G. Social Relationships in the Church (5:1–6:2)

1. Timothy’s Relationships Across Age and Gender Lines (5:1–2)

2. Caring for Widows (5:3–16)

3. Honoring Elders (5:17–20)

4. Various Instructions (5:21–25)

5. Slaves and Masters (6:1–2)

H. Strong Comments About False Teachers and Greed (6:3–10)

I. Concluding Charge to Timothy (6:11–21)

2 Timothy

A. Salutation (1:1–2)

B. Personal Encouragement (1:3–14)

1. Reminder of Timothy’s Spiritual Heritage (1:3–7)

2. Reason for Being Faithful (1:8–12)

3. Command Regarding Sound Teaching (1:13–14)

C. Paul’s Circumstances (1:15–18)

1. Deserted By Friends (1:15)

2. Helped By Onesiphorus (1:16–18)

D. Exhortation (2:1–26)

1. Encouragement Regarding Endurance (2:1–7)

2. Reasons for Endurance (2:8–13)

3. Specific Instructions Regarding Controversy (2:14–26)

a. Destructive Argumentation (2:14–18)

b. True and False Members of the Household (2:19–21)

i. Identification (2:19)

ii. Separation (2:20–21)

c. Instruction Towards Repentance (2:22–26)

E. The Coming of Terrible Times (3:1–13)

1. List of Vices (3:1–5)

2. The Victimization of Women (3:6–9)

3. Persecution (3:10–13)

F. The Power of Scripture (3:14–17)

G. Paul’s Final Charge to Timothy (4:1–8)

1. Preaching and Other Ministries (4:1–5)

2. Paul’s Personal Reflections (4:6–8)

H. Conclusion (4:9–22)

1. Paul’s Circumstances (4:9–18)

2. Greetings to and from Friends (4:19–21)

3. Benediction (4:22)

Titus

A. Opening (1:1–4)

1. Introduction (1:1–3)

2. Salutation (1:4)

B. The Need for Elders in the Churches of Crete (1:5–16)

1. Initial Directions (1:5)

2. Qualifications for Elders (1:6–9)

3. The Special Problems Among the People of Crete (1:10–16)

C. Ethical Teachings (2:1–15)

1. Inclusio A:1 The Norm for Ethical Teaching (2:1)

2. Teaching Older Men (2:2)

3. Teaching Older Women (2:3)

4. Older Women Teaching the Younger Women (2:4–5)

5. Teaching Young Men (2:6–8)

6. Teaching Slaves (2:9–10)

7. The Foundation for Ethical Instruction (2:11–14)

8. Inclusio B: Restatement of Titus’ Responsibility for Ethical Teaching (2:15)

D. The Importance of Doing Good (3:1–11)

1. General Statement (3:1–2)

2. The Positive Effects of God’s Saving Grace (3:3–8)

3. The Wisdom of Avoiding Controversies (3:9–11)

E. Concluding Personal Remarks (3:12–15)

Annotated Bibliography

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Fee, Gordon. 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus. New International Biblical Commentary. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 1984. A commentary on the English (NIV) text that includes transliterations of the Greek where useful. It demonstrates fresh, careful exegesis. The commentary is readable, with detailed treatment of exegetical issues handled i...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• How to Use This Commentary
• Series Introduction
• General Editor’s Preface
• Author’s Preface
• Abbreviations
• Introduction
• Outline of 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus
• Annotated Bibliography
• Text and Commentary on 1 Timothy
• Text and Commentary on 2 Timothy
• Text and Commentary on Titus
• Scripture Index
• Subject Index
• Notes