1 Timothy Introduction and Chapter 1

Introduction:

The Author: Paul (1:1)

Written when Paul was old (Phile. 9)

Written after Timothy left Ephesus

Written to Timothy

Name: Honored of God

Born and lived in Lystra (in Iconium)

Family:

Father – Greek

Mother – Jewish (Eunice – 2 Tim. 1:5)

Grandmother (Lois – 2 Tim. 1:5)

Close Associate of Paul:

Son of Faith (1:2)

Met on 1st Journey

Found on 2nd Journey (Acts 16:5)

Joined Paul and Silas

Was with on part of 3rd Journey (19:22; 20:4-5)

With Paul in prison

Left at Ephesus after that

Was with Paul in second imprisonment

Name mentioned in 12 of 27 books

2 of 21 epistles written to him

Thought to be at least 31 years old

Perhaps was timid (2 Tim. 1:6-7)

Stomach trouble (1 Tim. 5:23)