Guarding the Gospel and Sound Teaching
1 Timothy 1Paul charges Timothy to guard the gospel against false teachers in Ephesus, holds himself up as the supreme exhibit of Christ's saving patience, and calls Timothy to wage the good warfare of faith.
New Testament
1 Timothy
Written by Paul to his younger coworker Timothy in Ephesus (roughly A.D. 62–66). 1 Timothy provides guidance on church order, sound doctrine, leadership qualifications, and pastoral care — instructing Timothy on how people ought to conduct themselves in the household of God.
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Prayer, Worship, and Godly Order
1 Timothy 2-4Paul orders the church's worship through prayer for all people, establishes qualifications for overseers and deacons, confesses the mystery of godliness in Christ, and charges Timothy to model and teach sound faith.
Church Leadership and Pastoral Care
1 Timothy 5-6Paul gives Timothy concrete guidance on honoring widows and elders, warns against the love of money, and delivers a final charge to guard the deposit of faith while pursuing righteousness, godliness, and love.