“Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, … More
Tag: 1 Timothy
Servants Wanted!
“In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing … More
Mature Ministers
He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same judgment as the … More
Family Matters
He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in … More
Qualifications for Ministry
Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not … More
A One-Woman Man
Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife… (1 Timothy 3:2a) An overseer—or pastor—is to be … More
A Noble Task
Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task. (1 Timothy 3:1) “What do … More
Different Roles for Men and Women
A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume … More
A Woman’s True Beauty
I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold … More
Real Men Pray
“Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.” (1 Timothy 2:8) These … More
