Paul concludes his letter with an admonition to the Christians who are rich. They must be generous and do good. They will in this way lay a firm foundation for…
Paul gives Timothy a charge. Flee and pursue endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight. Take hold of eternal life. Three things will motivate him. Looking back to Jesus's example…
Paul gives advice to slaves and to all on dealing with false teachers. He promotes a better way of godliness with contentment.
Paul is advising Timothy on how to be a good pastor. Clearly there have been problems in the church. Sadly we all hear stories of the moral failings of people…
Paul urges Timothy to exert discipline in the church. He also advises on the care of vulnerable people. We need to work out how we can do this in the…
The word "minister" can be used more widely than just an ordained person. How can we be good ministers? In relation to myself by watching and persevering. In relation to…
Paul's great concern is for people to come to a knowledge of the Lord Jesus. The church needs to pay attention to its conduct and it's confession. Paul states that…
Before and after situation for Paul. If God had mercy on Paul, no one is beyond God's mercy. Paul was acting out of ignorance before. Much of ministry is built…
Paul affirms that the law is good if one uses it properly. Some in Ephesus weren't and Paul urged Timothy to oppose them. God's law shows us our sin, restrains…