1 and 2 Timothy

Church Order and Doctrine

Note: These two books were covered by Friday through Monday's readings.

First and second Timothy, as well as Titus, all cover church order. The epistles to Timothy and the church in Ephesus, focus more on doctrine and less on the more prosaic matters of church order, while Titus focuses more on the qualifications for the ministry in the local church.  As the Christian church began to grow and incorporate more members and people with diverse thinking, Paul instructs those in whose ministry he was influential on the proper way to conduct service and daily church business.

Paul reminds Timothy that primary among the mission of the church is the salvation of the lost and preaching to sinners. He warns Timothy against ministers who seek money and fame and those who attempts to convert people to themselves instead of Christ.  Both epistles speak clearly about ministers being blameless, sober, patient, and not covetous.

May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.