“1Timothy 4”

Friday, August 04, 2017

The theme of First Timothy is the proper conduct of a Christian (3:15). It contains special instructions for an evangelist, to equip him for his work. Many of those specific responsibilities are described in this chapter.

This chapter uses the word, doctrine, four times. Verse 1 warns against false doctrines (“the doctrines of demons”). Verse 6 shows that teaching “good doctrine” is essential to being a faithful servant of the Lord. Verse 13 warns the preacher to pay close attention to his teaching/doctrine. And verse 16 reminds Timothy (and all evangelists) to watch carefully both his life and doctrine.

That concept of teaching sound doctrine is an emphasis in all three of these letters.

Outline

• Verses 1-5 – warning of a coming apostasy
• Verses 6-11 – the need to teach truth and oppose error
• Verses 12-16 – instructions for a young evangelist

--Roger Hillis

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