1 Timothy

Question 1

Contents of 1 Timothy

Answer 1

1- Warning against false teachers; Paul as great sinner and recipient of mercy

2- Instructions for prayer; women dress moderately and be silent, will be saved through childbearing

3- Qualifications of bishops/deacons; mystery of our religion

4- Avoid false asceticism; train yourself in godliness; exhortations to Timothy

5- Duties toward believers, especially widows; elders

6- Slaves and masters; false teachings; dangers of loving money; fight the good fight of faith

Question 2

1 Timothy - Key Concepts

Answer 2

• False teachers (beware teachings about myths/genealogies)
• Silence of women (learn by listening w/o speaking)
• Bishops (characteristics: temperate, hospitable, good teacher, etc.)
• Deacons (characteristics: serious, not greedy)
• Widows (needs help from church, receives no support from her husband’s family)

Question 3

Finish the following quotation of 1 Timothy 1:15

“The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that…

Answer 3

…Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners - of whom I am the foremost.

Question 4

Finish the following quotation of 1 Timothy 2:11-12

“Let a woman learn in silence with full submission. I permit…

Answer 4

…no woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she is to keep silent.

Question 5

Finish the following quotation of 1 Timothy 3:8-9

“Deacons likewise must be serious, not double-tongued, not indulging in much wine, not greedy for money; they must…

Answer 5

…hold fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

Question 6

Finish the following quotation of 1 Timothy 4:12

“Let no one despise your youth, but set the believers…

Answer 6

…an example in speech and conduct, in love, in faith, in purity.

Question 7

Finish the following quotation of 1 Timothy 6:12

“Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called for which…

Answer 7

…you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.