First Timothy, the flagship of Paul’s “pastoral” letters, defines the role of the pastor and the function of the Church. Our goal is to learn from this first-century epistle about some of the concerns and pitfalls of ministry and apply God’s instructions to the 21st century church. This study offers insight on the theology of ministry based on biblical guidelines—as opposed to human experience, opinion, prejudice, culture, or personal preference. Let’s keep a keen eye on what is written in God’s Word and then do our best to let it shape our thinking.

1 Timothy 1:1-11, 18-20

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