1. Lesson No. 17 1 TIMOTHY

2. KEY WORD—“BEHAVIOR.” KEY VERSE—1 Timothy 3:14-15. KEY PHRASE—“SOUND DOCTRINES AND CHRISTIAN BEHAVIOR.”

3. WRITER—Paul.

4. DATE—About 65 A.D. probably from Philippi.

5. TO WHOM WRITTEN— TIMOTHY, was one of Paul’s own converts, and was called by him “his beloved and faithful son in the Lord,” 1 Corinthians 4:17.

6. OCCASION—The apostle had hoped to go to Ephesus to counteract false teachings, and instruct the church in sound doctrines and church government. Being unable to make the journey, and realizing that the apostolic period was nearing its end, he, therefore, set down in writing for the guidance of all churches, some clear revelations.

7. PURPOSE— 1. To encourage Timothy to fight a good fight. 2. To instruct the churches in sound doctrines and church government. 3. To inspire Christian behavior in the house of God.

8. Great Fact I -- Unsound Doctrines Rebuked.

9. Great Fact II -- Public Worship.

10. Great Fact III -- The Qualifications of Church Officers.

11. Great Fact IV -- Conduct of Good Servants of Christ Jesus.

12. Great Fact V -- The Right Attitude Towards Various Classes.