The last two chapters of First Timothy provide practical instructions for our conduct and relationships to one another in the church. J. Vernon McGee says, “Both chapters 5 and 6 deal with this very practical matter of the duties of officers in the church. This gets right down to the nitty-gritty of church life today.…

Timothy was a young and inexperienced pastor. Paul wrote to Timothy to encourage him in his work as pastor of the church at Ephesus. “This youthfulness may provide an excuse for some to look down on Timothy and on his instruction (cf. Tit. 2:15). Paul urges Timothy not to let that happen and says he…

For centuries there have been false teachers that have propagated contradictory doctrines. These false doctrines will often infiltrate the church in subtle ways and can catch the church off guard. It is imperative that the church is well grounded in the truth to protect itself from such ‘doctrines of devils.’ The Bible Knowledge Commentary says,…

There is a battle that often rages in local churches concerning the authority structure of the church. Some churches are set up in such a way that the Deacons have ultimate authority in the church, and nothing can be done without their consent. In other churches, the authority lies with various committees. Some churches are…

The office of pastor is a good work. God is calling men to serve in this role; however, few are answering the call. There is a shortage of pastors today not because God is not calling men out, but because many of those who are being called are not answering the call. There is also…

The highest calling known to man is not to be a king or a president, it is to be a pastor. The man of God who leads a local church in the work of the Kingdom has the high call of God upon His life. It is a work that must not be taken lightly.…

As Paul gives instructions to Timothy concerning the church he begins to focus on the conduct of the church. Earlier Paul dealt with the issue of false teachers and idle talkers, now he dives deeper into the specifics of our conduct and purpose. When a church operates and lives in obedience to God’s Word great…

As Paul encourages Timothy, he reminds him of his calling and responsibility. In this passage we see three things that Paul gives to Timothy that also applies to every believer wherever they are in their walk with God and place of service. Those three things include: a charge, an encouragement, and a warning.                 A…

Throughout the pages of scripture, we see how God uses the most unlikely people. Moses who was slow in speech. Rahab who worked as a prostitute. David who committed adultery. Peter who denied Jesus three times. Paul who persecuted the church. If God can restore such people and use them for His glory and for…

Timothy was dealing with the headaches of pastoring a church in a place where falsehoods abound. There were false doctrines promoted and misinformation and lies being spread. Timothy was at a place where he had enough. He was tired of dealing with such useless arguments that hindered the church. However, Paul urges Timothy to stay…