The Message of 1 Timothy & Titus
In the letters to Timothy and Titus, as he nears the end of his life, Paul focuses on the idea of inheritance. The faithful, he writes, must guard and pass on the heritage of gospel truth for the next generation. Paul's clear commitment to the church as "the pillar and foundation of the truth" continues to challenge Christians in every era.

In this revised Bible Speaks Today volume, John Stott finds in 1 Timothy and Titus a dynamic truth that orders Christian life in the church, the family, and the world. With his trademark warmth and clarity, Stott guides readers through the text, highlighting key themes and applications for today. Stott's pastoral voice and dedication to teaching the Word echo Paul's as he calls each generation to guard the message entrusted to them.

This revised edition of a classic volume features a new interior design, updated Scripture quotations, and light updates throughout.

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The Message of 1 Timothy & Titus
In the letters to Timothy and Titus, as he nears the end of his life, Paul focuses on the idea of inheritance. The faithful, he writes, must guard and pass on the heritage of gospel truth for the next generation. Paul's clear commitment to the church as "the pillar and foundation of the truth" continues to challenge Christians in every era.

In this revised Bible Speaks Today volume, John Stott finds in 1 Timothy and Titus a dynamic truth that orders Christian life in the church, the family, and the world. With his trademark warmth and clarity, Stott guides readers through the text, highlighting key themes and applications for today. Stott's pastoral voice and dedication to teaching the Word echo Paul's as he calls each generation to guard the message entrusted to them.

This revised edition of a classic volume features a new interior design, updated Scripture quotations, and light updates throughout.

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The Message of 1 Timothy & Titus

The Message of 1 Timothy & Titus

by John Stott
The Message of 1 Timothy & Titus
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The Message of 1 Timothy & Titus

by John Stott

Overview

In the letters to Timothy and Titus, as he nears the end of his life, Paul focuses on the idea of inheritance. The faithful, he writes, must guard and pass on the heritage of gospel truth for the next generation. Paul's clear commitment to the church as "the pillar and foundation of the truth" continues to challenge Christians in every era.

In this revised Bible Speaks Today volume, John Stott finds in 1 Timothy and Titus a dynamic truth that orders Christian life in the church, the family, and the world. With his trademark warmth and clarity, Stott guides readers through the text, highlighting key themes and applications for today. Stott's pastoral voice and dedication to teaching the Word echo Paul's as he calls each generation to guard the message entrusted to them.

This revised edition of a classic volume features a new interior design, updated Scripture quotations, and light updates throughout.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780830824892
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Publication date: 05/25/2021
Series: The Bible Speaks Today Series
Edition description: Revised, Revised Edition
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

John R. W. Stott (1921–2011) has been known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). Stott's many books, including Basic Christianity and The Cross of Christ, have sold millions of copies. In the Bible Speaks Today series, for which he served as New Testament editor, he wrote eight volumes, including The Message of Acts and The Message of Ephesians.

Table of Contents

General preface vii

Author's preface ix

Chief abbreviations xv

Select bibliography xvii

The authenticity of the pastoral letters 1

Part 1 The message of 1 Timothy: the life of the local church

Introduction (1:1-2) 19

1 Apostolic doctrine (1:3-20) 23

2 Public worship (2:1-15) 42

3 Pastoral oversight (3:1-16) 75

4 Local leadership (4:1-5:2) 97

5 Social responsibilities (5:3 -6:2) 116

6 Material possessions (6:3-21) 135

Part 2 The message of Titus: doctrine and duty

The letter's main themes 159

Introduction (1:1-4) 160

7 Doctrine and duty in the church (1:5-16) 166

8 Doctrine and duty in the home (2:1-15) 179

9 Doctrine and duty in the world (3:1-8) 192

10 Final personal messages (3:9-15) 203

Study guide 208

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