Issues In Perspective

Paul warns against apostasy, its origins, and its nature.

Paul finishes his review of the criteria for selection of deacons in the local church and reminds Timothy of the crucial role the church plays as the pillar of truth.

Paul reviews the 15 standards for spiritual leadership in the local church.

Paul completes his discussion about gender roles in the church and lays the foundation for choosing Elders.

Paul clarifies the role of women in the local church.

Paul reminds the church to pray for those in authority over us, so that the church can do this job of making disciples.

Paul closes out his instruction to Timothy about false teachers and begins his instruction about the duties of the local church.

Paul instructs Timothy to guard against the false teachers in his church by focusing on sound doctrine.

Paul charges Timothy with his responsibility to deal with false teachers in the church.

Introductory comments on the Pastoral Epistles and Paul's greeting to Timothy.