1 Timothy 1:1–11, 18–20
First Timothy, the flagship of Paul’s “pastoral” letters, defines the role of the pastor and the function of the church. Our goal is to learn from this first-century epistle about some of the concerns and pitfalls of ministry and apply God’s instructions to the twenty-first-century church. This study offers insight on the theology of ministry based on biblical guidelines—as opposed to human experience, opinion, prejudice, culture, or personal preference. Let’s keep a keen eye on what is written in God’s Word and then do our best to let it shape our thinking.
