Pastoral Epistles: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus: Pauline Epistles, #5
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Deepen your understanding of Jesus Christ through Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh's Pastoral Epistles.This book provides an expositional Bible study and devotional guide on 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. Readers can gain a better understanding of the late writings of the apostle Paul by carefully reading, studying, meditating on, and applying scripture.
Koh has given a clear background and simple explanations of every passage in 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. The epistles contain valuable lessons on leadership in the church, Christian behavior, relationships, and how to combat false teachings and early Gnosticism. These teachings are still relevant to the modern church.At the end of each lesson, he gives a devotional application and prayer.
This study guide helps readers understand 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. It's perfect for students of the Bible who are looking to deepen their knowledge of these epistles.
Dr Andrew C S Koh
Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh is a Christian author who has published 36 books. Beyond his role as an author, he is also a blogger, podcaster, bible teacher, digital creator, and retired cardiologist. He pursued theology at Laidlaw College in Auckland, New Zealand in 1999. Currently residing in Malaysia with his family, he finds joy in coffee, travel, and photography. He is listed in the Malaysia Book of Records for having the Most Books Published and Released in 2021. Find out more about Andrew on: https://linktr.ee/andrewcskoh Search Andrew's books on: https://books2read.com/ap/xX066D/Dr-Andrew-C-S-Koh Get your free books on: https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/b295be58-7736-11ec-ac4b-e34d930c508e https://books2read.com/u/3kYJlN
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Pastoral Epistles - Dr Andrew C S Koh
Foreword
Archbishop Ng Moon Hing, Anglican Archbishop of Southeast Asia
Paul’s pastoral letters are, as good as, his last testament. He knew his time was coming to an end soon. With his final exhortation to his disciples, he continued to press home the point to be faithful to Christ, as he himself had been throughout his ministry. What a great and amazing disciple of Christ Paul was—one who, irrespective of the terrible treatments he had received from his persecutors and the enemies of the Gospel, yet could say that I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Paul, too, did not deliberately only say the nice things to present a good picture of himself and his ministry. He was very firm with right theological understanding as well as proper and holy living. So, he did not mince his words to lash out at those who taught heretical doctrines and those who practised immoral and impure living. He recognized that the churches had been infiltrated with many worldly influences and traditions. Thus, he strongly condemned the inconsistent and improper elements that had existed in the churches that caused divisions and destroyed good testimonies. He encouraged his beloved disciples Timothy and Titus to return to teach the redemptive work of Christ (according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Savior, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life) and to live lives of Christlikeness as heirs of God, as well as to appoint bishops and elders to do likewise.
The author has pinpointed affirmatively that there is no place for discrimination in the service of God and laxity in the proper understanding of the theology and gospel of Christ, as well as in the selection of church leadership.
May the good Lord have mercy upon us and grant us His wisdom and understanding always.
Preface
Grow in your knowledge and grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh’s Pastoral Epistles. This book provides an expositional Bible study and devotional guide on 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. Through careful reading, study, meditation, and application of Scripture, readers will gain a better understanding of the late writings of the apostle Paul.
Koh has given a clear background and simple explanations of every passage in 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. These epistles have important teachings on pastoral leadership, Christian conduct and relationships, countering heretical teachers and early Gnosticism, which are still very applicable to our modern church today. At the end of each lesson, he gives a devotional application and prayer.
With the help of this study guide readers will gain a comprehensive and foundational understanding of 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. It is perfect for students of the Bible who are looking to deepen their knowledge of these epistles.
If you are looking to grow in the knowledge and grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh’s Pastoral Epistles will get you started on your journey.
Dr. Andrew C. S. Koh, July 2021
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Introduction to 1 Timothy
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we acknowledge that You are Almighty God, God of creation, God of salvation, God of redemption, and God of reconciliation. We pray for divine inspiration, understanding, insight, and enablement to understand and apply Your Word. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Author, Place, Date, Purpose, and Recipients
Paul wrote a personal letter to Timothy to encourage, warn, and instruct him. He penned this letter from Macedonia between AD 62 to 64 after being released from his first Roman imprisonment. Timothy was Paul’s protégé, spiritual son, and pastor of the Ephesian church.
This is one of three pastoral epistles: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. Ephesus was a Roman port city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and was home to the temple of