Christopher L. Scott's video: A 5 Minute Introduction to 1 Timothy

In this video I share with you a five minute introduction to Paul's first letter to Timothy. Here's my chart of 1 Timothy, http://christopherscottblog.com/introduction-1-timothy/ *AUTHOR The apostle Paul wrote 1 Timothy (1 Timothy 1:1, 12, 16; 2:7) *AUDIENCE Timothy-a young man-joined Paul and Silas on the second missionary journey described in Acts 16:1-5. Timothy was in Ephesus (1 Timothy 1:3) and is addressed directly in the letter in 1 Timothy 1:12, 18; 4:6; 6:11, 20. *DATE This letter was likely written in the early A.D. 60s, near the writing of Titus. *OUTLINE (from Warren Wiersbe) -The Church and Its Message (1 Timothy 1) -The Church and Its Members (1 Timothy 2-3) -The Church and Its Minister (1 Timothy 4) -The Church and Its Ministry (1 Timothy 5-6) *KEY VERSE: "so that if I am delayed, you will know how people must conduct themselves in the household of God. This is the church of the living God, which is the pillar and foundation of the truth." (1 Timothy 3:15, NLT) *KEY THEME: How to manage the ministry of the local church. GET THE BOOKS I MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: -Be Faithful (commentary), https://amzn.to/2tO1ExT -It's Always Too Soon to Quit (Bible study guide), https://amzn.to/2Gvr9Xk -------- Bibles I Recommend: -NLT Slimline Center-Column Reference Bible, https://amzn.to/31DmtXH -Wiersbe Study Bible, https://amzn.to/2WXlgt1 -Swindoll Study Bible, https://amzn.to/2xf2LFk -ESV Study Bible, https://amzn.to/2N9WLmi Blog - http://christopherscottblog.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChristopherLS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theChristopher.L.Scott Photo Credit: "Paul's Epistles from Captivity" in The Bible and Its Story, vol. 10. Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in the YouTube description may be "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my viewers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."