From November 9th LCC will launch a new preaching series on, The Pastoral Letters. The Apostle Paul writing to two church leaders in the first century – Timothy & Titus.
Introduction to First Timothy.
The Apostle Paul’s letter to Timothy is full of direction and encouragement. Written to a young leader in Ephesus, Paul attempts to give wisdom to some of the challenges Timothy was facing at that time (62-63AD).[1] This paper will explore the issues raised in 1 Timothy, and assess if any contributions may be helpful to one’s approach in the Church today. Attention will be given to the specific problems Paul addresses in the city of Ephesus, taking into account the cultural and social dynamics. In this way, contributions will be assessed under the following headings: ‘The challenge of gender’; ‘Church structure’; ‘Church ministries’ and ‘Proper care for various generations’.
