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Deepak Mahtani
BIB783 | Outline of 1 Timothy
Dr. Eric Zeller
January 31, 2023
OUTLINE OF 1 TIMOTHY

I. Introduction (1:1-2).

A. Paul introduces himself (1:1).

B. Paul addresses Timothy and blesses him (1:2).

II. Paul warns Timothy against False teachers (1:3-20).

A. Instructions against unsound doctrines of false teachers (1:3-5).

B. To confront false teachers on inaccurate teachings (1:6-11).

C. Paul declares himself recipient of Grace of God (1:12-17).

D. Timothy asked to endure and fight the good fight (1:18-20).

III. Paul instructs Timothy on prayers (2:1-15).

A. Paul states the importance of a prayerful life (2:1-7).

B. He explains how believers should pray (2:8-15).

1. States how men should pray (2:8).

2. Details how women should pray and conduct themselves (2:9-15).

IV. Paul defines qualification for leaders of the Church (3:1-16).

A. Qualification of those appointed Elders (3:1-7).

B. Qualifications of those appointed to serve as Deacons (3:8-13).

C. Importance of such qualifications for the glory of Lord Jesus (3:15-16).

V. Paul instructs Timothy to be an example (4:1-16).

A. Expect some to be influenced by false teachers (4:1-3).

B. Motivates Timothy to faithfully preach the Gospel against adversities. (4:4-16).

VI. Paul offers detailed instructions on different aspects of ministry life (5-6:2).

A. Conduct between congregation members (5:1-2).

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B. Conduct with Widows (5:3-16).

C. Conduct with Elders (5:17-19).

D. Conduct with those found in Sin (5:20-25).

E. Conduct between Bondservants and their Masters (6:2).

VII. Paul ends with encouraging words (6:3-20).

A. Warns against Ungodliness (6:3-5).

B. Be content and avoid coveting (6:6-10).

C. Follow the Gospel teachings (6:11-16).

D. Teach to focus on heavenly things (6:17-19).

E. Be vigilant of the Gospel (6:20-21).