1 Timothy 6:21

CONCLUSION 6:21b

Text 6:21b

Grace be with you.

Thought Questions 6:21 b

278.

Just how was the word grace used here?

279.

Is anyone besides Timothy included in the word you? Explain.

Paraphrase 6:21b

21b But may the grace of God be with thee, to preserve thee from error. Amen.

Comment 6:21b

1 Timothy 6:21 b. This is the briefest of all the conclusions to Paul's letters. This same conclusion is found in Colossians. The word you is in the plural form in the Greek text.

EXAMINATION OVER PAUL'S FIRST LETTER TO TIMOTHY

1.

Reproduce the outline of the letter.

2.

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the Commandment of God our Saviour. Explain the Commandment in this verse.

3.

... and the goal of the charge is love out of a pure heart.. Explain the charge, and the arrival at the goal, i.e. how the goal is achieved.

4.

But we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully.. Explain the lawful use of the law.

5.

.. but I received mercy because being ignorant I acted in unbelief. Show how ignorance relates to mercybe careful here.

6.

.. the prophecies which led the way to you, that you might wage in them the good warfare.. Explain the prophecies, and Timothy's use of them.

7.

In order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. What is going to provide this type of life? Explain the cause of which this is a result,

8.

I desire therefore, that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and disputing. Discuss the connection between prayer, wrath and disputing.

9.

Give the two reasons for saying: I do not permit a woman to teach.

10.

Faithful is the Word: if someone reaches after an overseership, he desires a good work. Discuss the words: reaches after and good work.

11.

Discuss two mental qualifications, and two personality qualifications of the bishop.

12.

Would a man who had developed the ability to superintend well by other means than rearing a family, be excluded from the eldership? If so why? If not why not?

13.

Explain the following phrase: And let these first be tested.

14.

Is there room for females in the office of deacon? Discuss.

15.

Give meaning to the following: Because every created thing of God is good, and nothing to be thrown away, being received with thanksgiving: for it is sanctified thru God's word and petition. Explain especially the last phrase.

16.

Explain how godliness is profitable for all things.

17.

What gift or gifts did Timothy have? How did he get them? What was he to do with them?

18.

Answer the following questions about the enrollment of widows: 1) What is the meaning of the term enrollment? 2) For what purpose? 3) What qualifications? (state and explain at least two) 4) Should we practice it now?

19.

What is the double honor of the elders?

20.

Who is the blessed and only potentate.. Please explain from the context why you answer as you do.