Kress Biblical Resources :: Pastoral Responsibilities and Prayer (1Ti 4, 5, 6)

Detailed Outline of 1 Timothy

The Church Must Oppose Error and Uphold the Truth in This World

4. Pastoral responsibilities (1Ti 4; 1Ti 5; 1Ti 6;)
   1. Concerning godliness and legalistic discipline (1Ti 4:1-16)
      1. The Spirit’s warning against a legalistic approach to godliness (1Ti 4:1-5)
         1. The Spirit’s Word (1Ti 4:1a)
         2. The Spirit’s warning (1Ti 4:1b-5)
            1. Latter days apostasy (1Ti 4:1b)
            2. Lead astray by demonic deceit (1Ti 4:1c)
            3. Leaders with seared consciences (1Ti 4:2)
            4. Legalism instead of grateful reception of God’s gracious gifts (1Ti 4:3-5)
               1. Legalism exemplified (1Ti 4:3a)
               2. Legalism refuted (1Ti 4:3b-5)
                  • Grateful faith receives God’s gifts (1Ti 4:3b-4)
                  • God’s Word and prayer sanctify God’s gifts to the believer (1Ti 4:5)
      2. The shepherd’s work in refuting a legalistic approach to godliness (1Ti 4:6-16)
         1. Expose the error of legalism and proclaim the true gospel by how you live and what you teach (1Ti 4:6-11)
            1. Point out the error of legalism (1Ti 4:6)
               1. As a good minister of Jesus Christ (1Ti 4:6a)
               2. As a man nourished on faith and sound doctrine yourself (1Ti 4:6b)
            2. Pass on worldly stories and pursue true training in godliness (1Ti 4:7-9)
               1. Turn away from worldly wisdom about godliness (1Ti 4:7a)
               2. Train yourself in the reverence of God (1Ti 4:7b)
                  • Physical training is of only limited value (1Ti 4:8a)
                  • Spiritual training in godliness is of eternal value (1Ti 4:8b)
                  • This is a trustworthy statement—training in godliness is infinitely more valuable (1Ti 4:9)
            3. Prescribe and teach the true gospel and true godliness (1Ti 4:10-11)
               1. The worship of God our Savior [godliness] and the hope of the life to come is our life’s work (1Ti 4:10)
               2. The work of teaching the true gospel and true godliness is mandated (1Ti 4:11)
         2. Example godliness with your life and persevere in the ministry of the Word (1Ti 4:12-16)
            1. Model the faith with confidence (1Ti 4:12)
               1. Let no one look down on your youthfulness (1Ti 4:12a)
               2. Lead by the example of your faith (1Ti 4:12b)
            2. Make the public reading, preaching, and applying of the Scriptures a priority (1Ti 4:13)
            3. Make sure you are using your giftedness (1Ti 4:14-15)
               1. Do not neglect your spiritual giftedness (1Ti 4:14)
               2. Be diligent to cultivate and use your giftedness (1Ti 4:15)
            4. Make personal godliness and preaching/teaching your focus (1Ti 4:16)
               1. The command (1Ti 4:16a)
               2. The comfort (1Ti 4:16b)
   2. Concerning godliness and relationships (1Ti 5; 1Ti 6:1-2)
      1. The pastor, and those he is to encourage/admonish (1Ti 5:1-2)
         1. His duty—appeal/admonish/encourage (1Ti 5:1a)
         2. His demeanor—a familial approach (1Ti 5:1-2)
            1. Encouraging an older man (1Ti 5:1a)
            2. Encouraging younger men (1Ti 5:1b)
            3. Encouraging older women (1Ti 5:2a)
            4. Encouraging younger women (1Ti 5:2b)
      2. The policy of the church towards its widows (1Ti 5:3-16)
         1. Properly value and verify widows in need (1Ti 5:3-8)
            1. The command (1Ti 5:3)
            2. The call to families to care for their widows (1Ti 5:4)
            3. The contrast between a godly widow and a worldly widow (1Ti 5:5-6)
               1. The faith-filled widow (1Ti 5:5)
               2. The frivolous widow (1Ti 5:6)
            4. The call to families reinforced (1Ti 5:7-8)
               1. The duty of a faithful shepherd (1Ti 5:7)
               2. The duty of a faithful family (1Ti 5:8)
         2. Properly enroll and permanently assist widows in need (1Ti 5:9-16)
            1. Widows who qualify for permanent church assistance (1Ti 5:9-10)
               1. Sixty years old (1Ti 5:9a)
               2. A one-man woman (1Ti 5:9b)
               3. Of good reputation (1Ti 5:10a)
               4. A respectable mother (1Ti 5:10b)
               5. Shown hospitality to strangers (1Ti 5:10c)
               6. Humble service to other believers (1Ti 5:10d)
               7. Generous and compassionate (1Ti 5:10e)
               8. Devoted to every good work (1Ti 5:10f)
            2. Widows who do not qualify for permanent church assistance (1Ti 5:11-13)
               1. Those who are younger (1Ti 5:11-12)
                  • For whom marriage is an option
                  • Who may set aside their convictions in order to be married
               2. Those who are prone to laziness and gossip (1Ti 5:13)
            3. Widows who are not yet truly in need of permanent church assistance (1Ti 5:14-16)
               1. Those that can get married and/or take care of their own needs (1Ti 5:14-15)
               2. Those who have relatives or relationships that can relieve the burden off of the church (1Ti 5:16)
      3. The policy of the church towards its elders (1Ti 5:17-25)
         1. Remunerating elders (1Ti 5:17-18)
            1. The standard—respect and remuneration for elders (1Ti 5:17)
               1. Double honor for elders who rule well
               2. Double honor especially for elders who are diligent in the work of preaching and teaching
            2. The Scriptural support (1Ti 5:18)
               1. Deuteronomy 25:4
               2. Luke 10:7
         2. Rebuking elders (1Ti 5:19-21)
            1. Reject unverifiable accusations against an elder (1Ti 5:19)
            2. Rebuke publicly those who continue in sin (1Ti 5:20)
            3. Remain steadfast and impartial in these principles (1Ti 5:21)
         3. Recognizing elders (1Ti 5:22-25)
            1. Do not appoint elders too quickly (1Ti 5:22)
            2. Do not adopt extra-biblical/unbiblical standards in evaluating elders (1Ti 5:23-25)
               1. The example of wine and Timothy’s ailments (1Ti 5:23)
               2. The evidence of men’s sins may be hidden at first, but they are eventually revealed (1Ti 5:24)
               3. The evidence of men’s good deeds will also eventually be exposed (1Ti 5:25)
      4. The practice of believing slaves in relation to their earthly masters (1Ti 6:1-2)
         1. Slaves are to honor their own masters so that the gospel is not slandered (1Ti 6:1)
         2. Slaves with believing masters are to respect and serve them all the more because they are believers (1Ti 6:2)
   3. Concerning godliness and a right view of riches (1Ti 6:3-19)
      1. The contrast between greed-driven false teachers and true godliness (1Ti 6:3-10)
         1. The character of greed-driven teachers (1Ti 6:3-5)
            1. They are advocates of unhealthy doctrine (1Ti 6:3)
            2. They are arrogant and attracted to controversy (1Ti 6:4-5a)
            3. They are avaricious/greedy for gain (1Ti 6:5b)
         2. The contentment of true godliness (1Ti 6:6-8)
            1. Godliness with contentment is great gain (1Ti 6:6)
            2. Godliness has eternal ramifications (1Ti 6:7-8)
               1. Temporal possessions are merely temporal (1Ti 6:7)
               2. Temporal needs are quite limited (1Ti 6:8)
         3. The caution concerning the love of money (1Ti 6:9-10)
            1. Desire for riches exposes one to a myriad of destructive temptations (1Ti 6:9)
            2. Devotion to money is a root of all sorts of evil—even apostasy (1Ti 6:10)
      2. The charge to the man of God in the face of such greed-driven opposition (1Ti 6:11-19)
         1. Flee from sin and pursue holiness (1Ti 6:11)
         2. Fight the good fight of faith (1Ti 6:12)
         3. Fulfill the ministry of the Word of God in light of the glory of God (1Ti 6:13-16)
            1. Remember that God is the Giver of life (1Ti 6:13a)
            2. Remember that Christ Jesus was faithful even to death (1Ti 6:13b)
            3. Remain faithful to the Word of God until Christ returns (1Ti 6:14)
            4. Remember the sovereignty and majesty of the One you serve (1Ti 6:15-16)
               1. He is absolutely sovereign over all things (1Ti 6:15)
               2. He is uniquely and intrinsically worthy of our worship in every way (1Ti 6:16)
         4. Faithfully teach the rich in this present world to fix their hope on God rather than their riches (1Ti 6:17-19)
            1. Instruct the rich to avoid arrogance and not to put confidence in their riches (1Ti 6:17ab)
            2. Instruct the rich to put their confidence in God, to do good and to be generous (1Ti 6:17c-18)
            3. Instill in the rich a perspective that sees the use of their temporal wealth as a means by which they can store up treasure in heaven (1Ti 6:19)
      3. The charge to guard the faith—that which is truly treasure (1Ti 6:20-21a)
         1. Actively guard the treasure of the Word of God (1Ti 6:20a)
         2. Avoid all “knowledge” that opposes the Word of God (1Ti 6:20b-21)
            1. Reject all “knowledge” that opposes God’s Word (1Ti 6:20b)
            2. Remember the results of such “knowledge” (1Ti 6:21)

5. Prayer (1Ti 6:21b)
   1. The benediction
   2. The beneficiaries