The First Letter to Timothy

Paul with Timothy Agape Bible Study
The First Letter to Timothy

St. Paul's First Letter to St. Timothy is one of three letters referred to as Paul's "Pastoral Epistles." The letter addresses Timothy's relationship with the members of the faith communities in Ephesus and with their presbyters (priests). The letter also lists the necessary qualifications for bishops and deacons. However, the theme of the letter is Timothy's duty to preserve the purity of Church doctrine against false teaching and to protect the prophetic character of his office.
References for the course are found in the Course Bibliography.

Lesson Number	Chapters	Description	Handouts
Lesson 1	Chapters 1-2	Introduction	Handout
Lesson 2	Chapters 2:8-4:16	The Role of Men and Women in the Liturgy of Worship and the Qualifications for Various Ministers	Handout
Lesson 3	Chapters 5-6	Timothy's Pastoral Responsibilities	Handout