The Reason for Paul's Letter to Timothy

By: Mike Mazzalongo     Posted: November, 2018
Mike reviews and summarizes the reasons why Paul wrote this letter, and points out the consequences that the church has, over time, suffered because it has not followed these instructions.

Discussion Questions
  1. Summarize Paul's key points in I Timothy 1-3:13.
  2. What is the "Mystery of Godliness" and why would he refer to it in this way? (I Timothy 3:14-16)
  3. Explain how Paul refers to the church in I Timothy 3:15.
  4. Discuss the following questions from I Timothy 3:16:
    1. What is "revealed in the flesh" and what is the importance of God being revealed in the flesh?
    2. What is meant by "vindicated in the Spirit"?
    3. What is meant by "beheld by angels"?
    4. What is "proclaimed among the nations" and "believed on in the world" and what was the result?
  5. What are the four basic teachings of Paul for Timothy to pass on and what is our role today?
  6. How can we use this information to remain faithful and help others grow spiritually?
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