I Timothy
Purpose
Charges Timothy to guard sound doctrine, order the church's worship and leadership, and pursue godliness in Ephesus.
Author
Traditionally Paul the apostle
Time Period
Written c. 62-66 AD
Key Themes
- Sound doctrine
- Church order
- Godliness
- Good fight of faith
- Leadership
Outline
Sound teaching and order (ch. 1-3); warnings against false teaching, godliness, and the rich (ch. 4-6).