THE COMING APOSTASY Despite the fact that Jesus had been fully shown to be Lord, the Spirit plainly revealed to Paul a coming apostasy. At some time in the future, Paul said some would abandon or desert the sum of things believed by Christians. Instead, they would addict themselves to the teaching t... [ Continue Reading ]
A GOOD MINISTER OF JESUS CHRIST If Timothy presented lessons to the Ephesians that caused them to see the truths already presented, which included instructions on the dangerous false doctrine soon to arise, he would be a good minister. It is appropriate to designate one who teaches the gospel as a... [ Continue Reading ]
TAKE HEED TO YOURSELF AND THE DOCTRINE Roberts points out that Paul was an aged man by the time he wrote this letter. Also, priests did not begin their work until age 30 and elders were not less than 50 years old. Thus, Timothy, perhaps now between 30 and 40, is still considered a youth. Rather tha... [ Continue Reading ]