1 Timothy 3 - Introduction

EXEGETICAL EXAMINATION OVER I TIMOTHY
CHAPTER THREE

1.

In what way and for what reason is verse one a faithful saying?

2.

Discuss the meaning of the phrase: husband of one wife, with special reference to the thought of the necessity of being married.

3.

Discuss the three following qualifications: temperate, sober-minded, orderly.

4.

Discuss: not contentious, no lover of money.

5.

What is the condemnation of the devil in 1 Timothy 3:6?

6.

What is the reproach of the devil?

7.

Discuss: not given to much wine, and not greedy of filthy lucre.

8.

What intimations of the deacons work can be seen in the qualifications?

9.

Discuss let them first be proved.

10.

Are we to understand women can fill the office of deacon? Discuss: women in like manner.

11.

How would a deacon gain great boldness in the faith?

12.

Give the meaning of the expression: that men may know how to behave themselves in the house of God?

13.

In what way is the church the pillar and ground of the truth?

14.

Discuss: Manifested in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen of angels.

15.

Discuss: Preached among the nations, believed on in the world, received up in glory.