of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I delivered to Satan, that they might be taught not to blaspheme.
This first chapter deals with matters of vital importance to every Christian since we are all ministers of Jesus Christ. These matters are especially relevant to church leaders. In the communication of God’s Word, our primary responsibility (2 Timothy 4:2), we should avoid speculation and seek to represent God’s intention accurately (1 Timothy 1:3-11). We can face our task optimistically since God has the power to transform even the worst of sinners into the greatest of saints (1 Timothy 1:12-17). Nevertheless we should be careful not to go against the warnings of our consciences programmed with God’s Word as we carry out our ministry.