(1 Tim 5:14) Artemis did not want to be confined to a house or any city. She was given the freedom to roam the mountains and defended herself against any threat. (1 Tim 6:16; Eph 3:8-9) Artemis was the “Phaesporia or Bringer” “Without controversy” can be misunderstood. Other translations use “Great indeed, we confess” (ESV), “and, confessedly” (YLT) and “By common confession” (NASB). This opening phrase confirms that those who make up the ecclesia of the living God unanimously confess the doctrinal statement: “God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory” (1 Tim 3:16). Provide at least one reference to support each of the following doctrinal claims of 1st Timothy 3:16. “God was manifest in the (Christ was made flesh and dwelt among us): He was “justified in the Spirit” (Christ did not walk after the flesh and was made alive in the spirit): He was “seen of angels” (The angels ministered to Christ): He was “preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world”: He was “received up into Summarize the key lessons you have learned from 1st Timothy chapter 3.
Paul could be so courageous because he was “convinced that [God] is able to guard what [he had] entrusted to Him until that day” (2 Tim 1:12 NASB). What did Paul entrust to God until the resurrection? 2 Timothy 1:13-14 [KJV] 13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 14 That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. Paul exhorts Timothy once again in 2 Timothy 1:13-14 to “hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me”. Here we see that Timothy needs to “hold fast” or “guard” the true teaching – implying that a force is pulling it away. Timothy was to complete his defense of the truth with “faith and love which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim 1:13). In his previous letter, what did Paul say was the “goal of our instruction (NASB)” (or “end of the commandment” {KJV})? Why is maintaining our “faith” and “love” so important when defending the truth? The Ephesian ecclesia continued to “hold fast the form of sound words”, putting “to the test those who call themselves apostles and they are not”. However, in Christ’s letter to the Ephesian ecclesia in Revelation 2, written approximately 30 years later, what did the Ephesian ecclesia lose? To which part of 2 Timothy 1:13, written many years prior, should they have been paying more attention? 2 Timothy 1:15-18 [KJV] 15 This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 16 The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: 17 But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me. 18 The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well.
Verse 1 connects to the example of Onesiphorus in 2 Timothy 1:16-18. Paul is exhorting Timothy to show the same diligence and faith as Onesiphorus. He did not fear persecution, but sought Paul diligently and found him. It is likely that this resulted in his own death. It is considering a comparison of the spirit of fear Paul warns against in 2 Timothy 1:7, with what Paul says in verse 1, “be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” A similar type of message is found in the following passages (Num 13:17-20 cp. Num 14:6-9; Josh 1:6-9; John 16:29-33). Read these passages and write down the principle to which Paul is alluding. How would that principle be encouraging to Timothy, given the journey to Rome which lies ahead of him? In 2, Paul instructs Timothy to ensure that the gospel message and witness would be entrusted to other “faithful men”, who would be able to properly teach it to others in word and deed. What lessons can we take away to ensure that the truth of the gospel is not lost after our generation passes away? Think about the key criterion mentioned by Paul, that they be men of faith (i.e. like Timothy). Ask an older brother or sister about what they foresee regarding the generations that are coming after them. What positive and encouraging things do they see in the next generation? What concerns or warnings do they provide regarding what they see coming upon the brotherhood?