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The Pastoral Epistles

  1. Lesson One
    Introduction to the Pastoral Epistles
    4 Activities
  2. Lesson Two
    The Law and the Gospel (I Timothy 1:2-20)
    4 Activities
  3. Lesson Three
    Christian Worship and Mission (I Timothy 2:1-8)
    4 Activities
  4. Lesson Four
    The Place of Women (I Timothy 2:8-15)
    4 Activities
  5. Lesson Five
    Qualifications for Ministry/The Nature of the Church (I Timothy 3:1-16)
    4 Activities
  6. Lesson Six
    Qualifications for Ministry/The Nature of the Church (I Timothy 4:1-11)
    4 Activities
  7. Lesson Seven
    Advice to a Young Leader (I Timothy 4:11-5:2)
    4 Activities
  8. Lesson Eight
    Widows, Elders, and Slaves (I Timothy 5:3-6:2)
    4 Activities
  9. Lesson Nine
    Poverty and Wealth (I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19)
    4 Activities
  10. Lesson Ten
    A Charge to a Man of God (I Timothy 6:3-5, 11-16, 20-21)
    4 Activities
  11. Lesson Eleven
    The Letter to Titus: On Christian Ministry (Titus 1)
    4 Activities
  12. Lesson Twelve
    Christian Behavior (Titus 2)
    4 Activities
  13. Lesson Thirteen
    Christian Salvation (Titus 3)
    4 Activities
  14. Lesson Fourteen
    Titus: Conclusion (Titus 3:9-15); II Timothy: Intro/Thanksgiving (II Timothy 1:1-7)
    4 Activities
  15. Lesson Fifteen
    Guarding the Gospel (II Timothy 1:8-18)
    4 Activities
  16. Lesson Sixteen
    Suffering for the Gospel - Part I (II Timothy 2:1-13)
    4 Activities
  17. Lesson Seventeen
    Suffering for the Gospel - Part II (II Timothy 2:14-26)
    4 Activities
  18. Lesson Eighteeen
    Continuing in the Gospel - Part I (II Timothy 3:1-9)
    4 Activities
  19. Lesson Nineteen
    Continuing in the Gospel - Part II (II Timothy 3:10-17)
    4 Activities
  20. Lesson Twenty
    Preaching the Gospel (II Timothy 4:1-22)
    4 Activities
  21. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Lesson Overview

Who were Timothy, Titus and Paul? What were the historical circumstances that caused the author of the Pastoral Epistles to write these letters of admonition? In this lesson, Dr. Stott discusses the relevant circumstances in the lives of these men during this time. Giving special attention to Pauline authorship and the authenticity of the letters, Dr. Stott describes the reasons why Paul wrote to Timothy and Titus and the heresies with which the early church wrestled.

Lesson Objectives

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:

  • Explain the historical setting behind the Pastoral Epistles.
  • Answer key objections to the epistles’ authenticity and Pauline authorship.
  • Articulate the purpose for each epistle.

Personal Reflection

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Timothy’s mixed heritage (Greek/Jew) could have made him suspect among some Jewish circles. His timidity could have robbed him of his own confidence. What “features” of your background and/or personality may cause you to feel inadequate? How could God actually be using them as strengths in your ministry?