1. 1Timothy

2. 1 Timothy
The book of 1 Timothy was addressed by Paul to his former missionary companion.
Paul refers Timothy as “my own son in the faith”
This letter, 2 Timothy, and Titus are known as the pastoral letters because they provide significant counsel to those serving as pastors or leaders in the Church.

3. 1 Timothy 1 Timothy Historical Background:
Timothy was born in Lystra. His Father was Greek. He grew up under the watchful care of his righteous Jewish mother and grandmother.
Timothy was taught the scripture in his youth.
Paul invited Timothy to serve with him during his second missionary journey.
Paul wrote this letter between his 1st and 2nd Roman imprisonments. About A.D. 64.
Timothy was assigned to watch over the Church in Ephesus with specific assignment to stop the growth of false doctrine

4. The 1st Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Timothy
In the 1st Epistle of Paul the Apostle to
Timothy:
How the Church should interact with one another.
Setting a good example from Church leaders to the members.
Counsel on how to receive Church callings and being able to serve.

5. Testimony of Paul to 1 Timothy
“ And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.”
(1 Timothy 1:14)

6. 1Timothy
1-6

7. 1 Timothy 1-6
Church leaders are responsible for ensuring that true doctrine is taught to the Saints
1 Timothy 1: 3-7
1 Timothy 1: 18-20
God extends mercy to us through the Atonement
1 Timothy 1: 12-17
D&C 29:1
Individual apostasy is one of the signs of the last days.
1 Timothy 4: 1-15
2 Nephi 27: 1-2
D&C 112: 23-24
The Saints have a responsibility to care for the poor and needy
1 Timothy 5:1-16
James 1:27
Jacob 2:19
We should not put our trust in worldly riches “for the love of money is the root of all evil”
1 Timothy 6: 1-19
D&C 6:7

8. Ephesus

9. 1Timothy 1 Counsel is given to teach true doctrine only
Christ came to save repentant sinners

10. 1Timothy 2 We should pray for all people Christ is our Mediator
Women should dress modestly
Women are blessed in childbearing and are admonished to continue in faith, charity, and holiness

11. 1Timothy 3 Qualifications are given for bishops and deacons
Great is the mystery of godliness

12. 1Timothy 4 Paul describes the latter-day apostasy
Christ is the Savior of all men, especially of those who believe

13. 1Timothy 5 Saints are to care for their worthy poor
Policies concerning elders are given

14. 1Timothy 6 1 The love of money is the root of all evil
Fight the good fight of faith
Do not trust in worldly riches 1 5 25 10

15. 1 Timothy 1-5 Charge Teach, command Unfeigned Sincere
Perjured persons Liars, promise breaker
Adorn Clothe
Sobriety Self control
Lucre Money
Piety Loyalty, devotion, reverence
Potentate Absolute ruler