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Objective

To Charge concerning false teachers: “Law Teachers” – Jewish fables and genealogies.
These were not law teachers as in Galatians, but different. Also, there is a suggestion
in chapter 6 that there were those who were in it for money. These Judaizers also had
some taint of being ascetics (ch.4) and boasted of a superior knowledge (6:20), possibly
spiritualizing the resurrection and other truths (2Ti 2:18).
To Clarify concerning the assembly pattern: In Titus, there is the setting in order of things
wanting. In 1 Timothy, there is instruction concerning prayer, sisters, elders and deacons,
ministry, support of the widows, and others. All this is embraced in 3:14-16.
To Confirm Timothy’s authority: The apostolic charge and the words of 4:12 would,
when read publicly to the assembly, reinforce Timothy’s position. The reminder to
Timothy that there were prophecies (1:18) which singled him out for this work would
encourage him personally.
The theme of the epistle is without question contained in 3:15 (how one ought to be-
have in the House of God). This is emphasized at the very outset (1:4) – godly edifying,
or the thought of a stewardship in the house, administering for God.

Organization of the Epistle
The Charge to Maintain the House (ch.1)
The Conduct Which Will Mark the House (ch.2)
The Character of Men and Ministers Within the House (ch.3)
The Challenges Mounted Against the House (ch.4)
The Care Manifested Towards the House (ch.5)
The Caution Regarding Materialism in the House (ch.6)
or
Instructions Which Further the House (ch.1)
Intercession – the Fragrance of the House (ch.2)
Individuals Who Function in the House (ch.3)
Imperative for Fruitfulness in the House (ch.4)
Importance of Fairness in the House (ch.5)
Incentives for Faithfulness in the House (ch.6)
or
Good Soldiers and Bad Sailors (ch.1)
Priestly Men and Polished Stones (ch.2)
Good Works and Good Degrees (ch.3)
Seducing Spirits and Exemplary Servants (ch.4)
Widows Who Are Wanting and Elders Who Are Worthy (ch.5)
Man of Greed and the Man of God (ch.6)
Christ in Each Chapter:

The Means of Salvation (1:15)
Continued on p. 313
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