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Introduction**
The Book of Acts closes with Paul in prison in Rome.
Paul probably arrived there about 59 a.d.
The Book of Acts closes with Paul imprisoned in Rome.
Most commentators feel that he arrived there () about a.d.
59. Paul was kept under very lenient restraint.
He had his own rented home, and welcomed many visitors.
It was during this time that he wrote the Prison Epistles—Colossians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Philemon.
The apostle eventually gained his opportunity to appeal to the emperor, and won his release.
This time, Paul’s captives were very lenient towards him.
says about his time there:
It was during this time that he wrote what are called the Prison Epistles - because he wrote them while held by Rome.
says
Those epistles were Colossians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Philemon.
The apostle eventually gained his opportunity to appeal to the emperor, and won his release.
He had his own rented home, and welcomed many visitors.
It was during this time that he wrote the Prison Epistles—Colossians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Philemon.
The apostle eventually gained his opportunity to appeal to the emperor, and won his release.
Paul eventually gained his opportunity to appeal to the emperor, and won his release.
His release was around a.d.
60 or 61 and it is thought that Paul then went to as far west as Spain.
We know that a visit to Spain was in Paul’s plans because of where he wrote, “Whenever I journey to Spain, I shall come to you.”
Paul’s release from his first imprisonment probably took place around a.d.
60 or 61.
His journey to Spain may have taken two years, say till 63.
On his return Paul revisited many churches and wrote supportive letters to young Timothy and Titus (early 64).
Then came a series of events that unleashed opposition to Christianity throughout the empire!
Paul’s release from his first imprisonment probably took place around a.d.
60 or 61.
His journey to Spain may have taken two years, say till 63.
On his return Paul revisited many churches and wrote supportive letters to young Timothy and Titus (early 64).
Then came a series of events that unleashed opposition to Christianity throughout the empire!
Romans 15:24
I journey to Spain, I shall come to you
As much as Paul wanted to preach the Gospel, he wanted the Gospel to be heard.
The expanding Roman empire made it possible for him to expand his ministry further west.
Now, the Bible doesn’t say for sure whether Paul made it to Spain or not, but the majority of scholars believe that he did make it.
In fact, church historians from the early fathers to much later maintained that Paul actually went as far west as Britain, preaching the Gospel.
His journey to Spain and beyond may have taken 2 years, probably until 63-64AD.
His journey to Spain may have taken two years, say till 63.
On his return Paul revisited many churches and wrote supportive letters to young Timothy and Titus (early 64).
Then came a series of events that unleashed opposition to Christianity throughout the empire!
On his return Paul revisited many churches and wrote these letters to Timothy and Titus that we call the Pastoral Epistles.
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Then came a series of events that unleashed opposition to Christianity throughout the empire.
A suspicious fire broke out in Rome, clearing enough land for Emperor Nero to begin construction of his huge new Palace.
Though the fire was probably orchestrated by Nero, Christians were blamed and heavy persecution by Rome against Christians began.
At the same time, events were playing out in Israel, leading Rome to tighten their already iron grip.
The Jewish believers in Israel were beginning to leave, sensing that something bad was about to happen.
Those believers were making their way to the places where Paul had ministered, and the churches needed to prepared for this influx of Jewish believers.
This meant taking the time to address and solidify church structure … gender roles and leadership, expectations of behavior in the church, and contending for the faith.
In the churches, even though the church was young, already there were those who were twisting the doctrines of the Bible.
Some were taking Paul’s letters and twisting his words to mean things he did not intend.
Even the Apostle Peter recognized this, saying, “There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures.”
There are some things in them that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist to their own destruction, as they do the other Scriptures.
Do not read below:
He wrote:
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In chapter 1, Paul took some time to encourage Timothy in his calling and to address some doctrinal concerns.
Then, in chapter 2, Paul addressed etiquette and gender roles.
Today, in chapter 3, Paul again addresses solidifying church structure by addressing leadership.
First, Paul will discuss elders, who have the role of oversight, spiritual guidance and sound teaching in the local church.
Those believers were making their way to the places where Paul had ministered, and the churches needed to prepared
Paul now moves to discuss elders, who do have the role of issuing authoritative teaching in the local church.
Eldering is a noble task (3:1) which requires the elder to have a developed Christian character (vv.
2–7).
Deacons also are to be “worthy of respect” and demonstrate maturity in the faith (vv.
8–13).
The church of God is such a special fellowship, the very household of the Lord, that people must conduct themselves in it correctly (vv.
14–15).
Surrendering to the wonder of it, Paul introduces another brief poem which may be one of the earliest creedal statements of the church (v.
16).
Paul now moves to discuss elders, who do have the role of issuing authoritative teaching in the local church.
Eldering is a noble task (3:1) which requires the elder to have a developed Christian character (vv.
2–7).
Deacons also are to be “worthy of respect” and demonstrate maturity in the faith (vv.
8–13).
The church of God is such a special fellowship, the very household of the Lord, that people must conduct themselves in it correctly (vv.
14–15).
Surrendering to the wonder of it, Paul introduces another brief poem which may be one of the earliest creedal statements of the church (v.
16).
Paul now moves to discuss elders, who do have the role of issuing authoritative teaching in the local church.
Eldering is a noble task (3:1) which requires the elder to have a developed Christian character (vv.
2–7).
Deacons also are to be “worthy of respect” and demonstrate maturity in the faith (vv.
8–13).
The church of God is such a special fellowship, the very household of the Lord, that people must conduct themselves in it correctly (vv.
14–15).
Surrendering to the wonder of it, Paul introduces another brief poem which may be one of the earliest creedal statements of the church (v.
16).
Serving in the role of an Elder, Paul will say, is a good work.
(3:1)
It requires the elder to have a mature Christian character (vv.
2–7).
The terms “pastor,” “elder,” and “bishop” refer to the same office.
The terms “pastor,” “elder,” and “bishop” refer to the same office.
Paul will also say that those who meet the physical needs of the church (Deacons) also are to be “worthy of respect.”
Deacons take care of the physical needs of the church and must demonstrate maturity in the faith (vv.
8–13).
The church of God is a special fellowship, the very household of the Lord.
In recognition of that, people should conduct themselves in it correctly … reverently, respectfully.
Surrendering to the wonder of it, Paul introduces another brief poem which may be one of the earliest creedal statements of the church (v.
16).
Now, Paul has just written in chapter 2 that women are not to hold positions of authority over men in the church.
What Paul presents here in regards to qualifications and virtues is not unique to this letter OR to the Bible.
But he did not want to leave the impression that just any man is qualified.
No man is qualified to be a spiritual leader in the church just because of his gender.
What Paul presents here in regards to qualifications and virtues is not unique to this letter OR to the Bible.
Lists of qualifications and appropriate virtues for various leadership positions appear in both Jewish and Gentile sources outside of the Bible.
The lists commonly applied to political or military offices but also religious ones.
Certain officials in the Greek world, in both cities and associations, were naturally called “overseers.”
The Dead Sea Scrolls also use the Hebrew equivalent of the term for an office of leadership at Qumran.
And, these qualifications are equivalent to the synagogue leaders responsible for the synagogue service.
it is probably equivalent to the synagogue leaders responsible for the synagogue service.
The Dead Sea Scrolls also use the Hebrew equivalent of the term for an office of leadership at Qumran
Today we might see something similar when performing a job search … usually there is a list of qualifications and expectations.
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