1 and 2 Timothy: Encouragement for Church Leaders

by John MacArthur

Overview

Pastor John Mac Arthur will take you through the two short letters to Timothy, passage by passage, so that you can better understand Paul's instructions to church leaders and the cultural context that makes these letters so relevant today.

Timothy was a close associate of Paul who was facing problems within the church that he was leading in Ephesus. In these personal letters, Paul gives practical pastoral instruction to his protégé, highlighting godliness and holy living to help Timothy fulfill his calling and effectively carry out his important tasks in the church.

Paul's gentle encouragement in these letters challenges Timothy to persevere in his faith—a faith that might have been weakening under the pressure of the church and the persecution of the world. Paul's godly counsel was helpful not only to Timothy, a first-century Christian leader, but is also helpful to each of us as believers today.

—ABOUT THE SERIES—

The Mac Arthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John Mac Arthur. Each guide provides intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture by examining its parts and incorporates:

• Extensive, but straight-forward commentary on the text.
• Detailed observations on overriding themes, timelines, history, and context.
• Word and phrase studies to help you unlock the broader meaning and apply it to your life.
• Probing, interactive questions with plenty of space to write down your response and thoughts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780718035143
Publisher:	HarperChristian Resources
Publication date:	05/31/2016
Series:	MacArthur Bible Studies
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	524,135
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John Mac Arthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly two thousand English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and digital recordings by John Mac Arthur. John is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Slave, and The Mac Arthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

Table of Contents

Introduction to 1 Timothy 1

1 Beware of False Doctrine!: 1 Timothy 1:1-20 5

2 The Importance of Prayer: 1 Timothy 2:1-8 17

3 The Role of Women: 1 Timothy 2:9-15 25

4 Qualifications for Leadership: 1 Timothy 3:1-16 33

5 False Teaching versus Truth: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 43

6 Pastoral Responsibilities: 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2 53

7 The Man of God: 1 Timothy 6:3-21 63

Introduction to 2 Timothy 73

8 Not Ashamed: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 75

9 Be Diligent: 2 Timothy 2:1-26 85

10 Equipped for Good Works: 2 Timothy 3:1-17 95

11 Preaching with Integrity: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 105

12 Last Words: 2 Timothy 4:6-22 113