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An introduction to the book of 1 Timothy.
The apostle Paul’s first letter to Timothy
was written from Macedonia
about 61 to 64 C.E.
Paul indicates that Timothy
was in Ephesus at the time.
Paul wrote 1 Timothy to set out
organizational procedures in the congregation
and to warn against false teachings
and the love of money.
First Timothy has six chapters.
In chapter 1, Paul encourages Timothy
to remain in Ephesus
so that he may correct those
who have deviated from Christ’s teachings.
Paul also expresses gratitude
for Christ’s great mercy.
Even though Paul had persecuted
the Christian congregation,
Jesus considered him faithful
by assigning him to a ministry.
In chapter 2,
Paul mentions the need to pray for others,
including government officials,
so that God’s people can lead a calm life
and pursue their ministry in peace.
He explains that it is God’s will
that “all sorts of people should be saved
and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.”
In chapter 3,
Paul outlines the spiritual qualifications
for those reaching out to serve
as overseers or ministerial servants.
Did you know?
The Greek verb translated “reaching out”
means “stretching to grasp something.”
The apostle thus shows that brothers
who want to serve others in the congregation
should exert themselves.
Paul writes in chapter 4
that a time will come when some
will fall away from the faith
and try to mislead others.
These apostates will speak lies
and even forbid marriage.
He encourages Timothy to be a fine example
in speaking, in conduct, and in love.
Timothy should continue applying himself
to public reading and to teaching.
In chapter 5,
Paul counsels Timothy
to treat older men as fathers,
younger men as brothers,
older women as mothers,
and younger women as sisters.
He explains to Timothy that, if necessary,
the congregations are to provide material aid
to elderly widows who are truly in need
and have a reputation for fine works.
In chapter 6,
the apostle states
that those who teach things
contrary to Christ’s teachings
are “puffed up with pride.”
Paul also mentions
that “those who are determined to be rich
fall into temptation and a snare”
and many harmful desires.
Their love of money
will lead to their spiritual ruin
and cause them many pains.
Instead of being greedy,
Christ’s followers
should be generous and ready to share,
putting their trust in God,
so that they may get
a firm hold on the real life.
As you read 1 Timothy,
note how Jehovah wants
all sorts of people to be saved
and come to an accurate knowledge of truth,
how Christians can avoid the love of money,
and how we can get
a firm hold on the real life,
which only God’s Kingdom can give us.

Introduction to 1 Timothy