1 & 2 Timothy, Titus (Focus on the Bible | FOB)
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Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus, commonly called the Pastoral Epistles, are Paul's last letters before his martyrdom. Although written in the first century, they are very relevant for church life today. Contemporary issues such as the inspiration and authority of scripture, the characteristics of church leaders, the role of women, and the nature of holiness were high on Paul's priority list to be passed on to his “sons in the faith,”: Timothy and Titus.
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Top Highlights
“Although the apostolic teaching has now been handed on to each new generation through two millenia of Christian church history to the present day, the fundamental shift in cultural values that is underway in major centres and institutions in the modern world raises again a genuine concern for the safe transmission of the gospel for the future.” (Page 126)
“One of the major concerns of the Pastorals is that of true and false teaching. This is the first of several passages treating this concern. False teachings conceal the truth about God and corrupt people morally.” (Page 26)
“The family is the original social unit created by God (Gen. 2:24), and is appointed by him for the training of all its members through mutual caring and sharing.” (Page 90)
“There are not several ways to truth so that all religious points of view are relatively correct and helpful. There is only one way, and the servant of Christ must defend it jealously (Gal. 1:8f.).” (Page 26)
“So 1 Timothy is a letter that combines a great deal of professional advice to a young leader of the church with teaching for the congregation to absorb and practise.” (Page 16)
This is a valuable resource that will promote better understanding of these much neglected epistles and their message.
—Anthony E. Bird, Reformed Theological Review
Undoubtedly the author’s wide experience of different cultures (in Scotland, America, South Africa, and Australia) have helped him to face up to and deal with questions which are being raised by newly-converted people today.
—Michael Bentley, Evangelical Times
- Title: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus
- Author: Douglas J. W. Milne
- Series: Focus on the Bible Commentary
- Publisher: Christian Focus
- Print Publication Date: 1996
- Logos Release Date: 2011
- Pages: 240
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible. N.T. Titus › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 1 Timothy › Commentaries; Bible. N.T. 2 Timothy › Commentaries
- ISBNs: 9781857921694, 1857921690
- Resource ID: LLS:FOBC75TI
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T16:53:29Z