Introduction to 1st Timothy

 Here's my introduction to the book of 1st Timothy, and it's course.

The letter of 1st Timothy was written from Macedonia by Paul the Apostle to Timothy, a young minister and “son in the faith." It was perhaps written from Philippi, one of the principle cities there in Macedonia. Timothy was serving in a pastoral or overseer capacity at the church in Ephesus at this time, where Paul had left him (see 1 Tim. 1:3). The name “Timothy” means “Honoring God” or “Honored by God” and it was expected that Timothy was going to hold to such a trust, and do his service to God faithfully!

The letters to Timothy, and also Titus (known as Paul’s Pastoral Epistles or letters) were the last ones to have been written in his life. It is believed that the date of writing for this letter would have been about A.D. 62 or 63, while Paul was in Macedonia. Paul was nearing the end of his ministry at this time. Some critics since the 19th Century have tried to attack the genuine Pauline authorship of this letter and the other pastoral epistles. However, both the internal and external evidence state to us very strongly that Paul was indeed the author of this letter and the others! Satan just loves to attack God's potent and truth filled Scriptures! Yet, he will fail, and God will prevail! May you be blessed as you study through the letters to Timothy!

Blessings,

BB