Series:   I Timothy for Beginners
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Paul's Charge to Timothy

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: October, 2018
In this section, Paul lays out both the problem and Timothy's proper response to resolve the trouble being caused by the false teachers at Ephesus.
Discussion Questions
  1. Summarize Gnosticism from Lesson 1.
  2. What are the major elements of Paul's opening statements of I Timothy and what is its impact on the rest of the letter?
  3. Summarize Paul's charge to Timothy and the desired outcome. (I Timothy 3-4)
  4. From verse 5, what is the test of true and godly doctrine?
  5. What does Paul say in verses 6-7 is the result of false doctrine and how does this impact us?
  6. Answer the following questions from I Timothy 1:9-11:
    1. What does Paul state in verse 9-10 as to the purpose of the Law?
    2. What is the difference between the principle of grace and the principle of law?
    3. Why does Paul emphasize that Christians are under grace?
  7. From the overall passage of I Timothy 1:1-11, what are the two important points Paul makes with Timothy through this passage?
  8. How can you use this lesson to grow spiritually and help others come into a relationship with Jesus?
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