Bible study course
A comprehensive academic study of Paul's First Epistle to Timothy, analyzing the apostolic mandate to silence false teachers in Ephesus, the right use of the Mosaic Law, the Christology of the One Mediator, public worship and modesty, pastoral qualifications for overseers and deacons, the cosmic mystery of godliness, the rejection of ascetic apostasy, generational honor and widow enrollments, church leadership compensation, the mortal danger of the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith.
An academic introduction to the First Epistle to Timothy, exploring the historical matrix of the Pastoral Epistles, the post-Acts release of Paul, Timothy's delegated apostolic oversight in Ephesus, the genre of church order directives, and the core pastoral charge to silence speculative teachers.
An exegetical study of 1 Timothy 1, evaluating the apostolic charge against myths and genealogies, the proper hermeneutical use of the Mosaic law, Paul's testimony as the foremost of sinners receiving mercy, the sublime doxology to the King of the ages, and waging the good warfare with faith and a good conscience.
An exegetical and theological analysis of 1 Timothy 2, exploring universal public prayer for rulers, God's sovereign desire that all be saved, the unique mediation of Jesus Christ, holy male prayer without anger, female modesty and good works, and the created order in public worship.
An exegetical and ecclesiological exposition of 1 Timothy 3, examining the noble aspiration and moral qualifications for overseers (elders), the testing and character of deacons, the conduct of women/wives in diaconal ministry, the church as the pillar and buttress of truth, and the sublime Christ Hymn of the mystery of godliness.
An exegetical investigation of 1 Timothy 4, analyzing the demonic deception of ascetic legalism, the theological affirmation of creation's goodness, the discipline of training in godliness, setting a youthful pastoral example, and public immersion in the ministry of the Word.
An exegetical and pastoral analysis of 1 Timothy 5, examining intergenerational family dynamics in the church, the biblical criteria for enrolling destitute widows, family responsibility for aging relatives, double honor and financial compensation for elders, and fair procedures for church discipline.
An exegetical and pastoral exposition of 1 Timothy 6, evaluating household slave-master relations, the peril of mercenary false teachers, godliness with contentment, the mortal snare of the love of money, the solemn apostolic charge before Christ and Pilate, the Sovereign King doxology, instructions for the wealthy, and guarding the entrusted deposit.