Oppositions of Science 1 Tim. 6:20-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The main theme of this lesson on the last two verses of 1 Timothy is oppositions of science falsely so called.  Before we expound this part of the verse, we’ll deal with the other aspects of the passage. First, Paul told...

Charges Concerning Riches 1 Tim.6: 11-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 6:11-19, Paul gives charges to Timothy concerning his own attitude and the attitude of those who are rich toward riches. Charge to Timothy – 1 Tim 6:11-16 – preachers are easily tempted to love and trust money. ...

The Root of All Evil 1 Tim. 6:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The root of all evil — 1 Tim 6:10 — the love of money is THE ROOT of all evil.  This root started with the devil [Ezek 28:3-10], and the evil that springs from it will be in full...

They That Will Be Rich 1 Tim. 6: 6-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO “They that will be rich” [1 Tim 6:9] will never be rich.  They are not rich because: They have not gained —1 Tim 6:6 — The formula for true wealth is: Godliness + Contentment = Great Gain. First,...

Servants and Masters 1 Tim. 6:1-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 6:1-5, Paul taught Timothy about the relationship between servants and masters, particularly servants who are “under the yoke.”  That is, they are bond servants, as in Lev 26:13, where the Jews were bondservants in Egypt. Bond service is...

Elders, Ordination, Infirmities, Judgment 1 Tim. 5:17-21  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the remainder of I Timothy 5, from verses 17-25, Paul gave Timothy practical advice for dealing with elders [17-21], ordinations [22], his own infirmities [23] and judgment [24-25]. An elder’s honor — 1 Tim 5:17 — elders are...

Widows 1 Tim. 5:1-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In most of 1 Tim 5:1-16, Paul gives Timothy instructions on how the church should minister to widows.  In the first two verses, however, he gives us some practical instructions on how to treat each other in church.  We are to treat elder...

1 Tim 4 7-16 A Profitable Ministry CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul gives Timothy some practical instructions for a profitable ministry that he should follow so “thy profiting may appear to all,” [1 Tim 4:15].  These instructions concern the minister’s: Spiritual and Physical Fitness – 1 Tim 4:7-9 – He should...

1 Tim 4 1-6 Apostates and Good Ministers CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 4:1-6 Paul compares two different kinds of ministers, those who depart from the faith [1 Tim 4:1] and those who are nourished up in the words of faith and good doctrine [1 Tim 4:6].  Those...

Mystery of Godliness 1 Tim. 3:14-16 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson is predominately about the mystery of godliness in 1 Tim 3:16.  However, we will first consider the house of God in 1 Tim 3:15.  People often refer to the church building as “the house of God.”  It’s not...