JOHN KOESSLER
OUTLINE
Introduction
I. Paul’s Charge to Timothy (1:1-20)
A. Paul’s Greeting to Timothy (1:1-2)
B. Danger of False Doctrine (1:3-11)
C. Paul’s Experience of Grace (1:12-17)
D. Timothy’s Marching Orders (1:18-20)
II. Regulations for the Assembly (2:1-15)
A. Guidelines for Prayer in the Assembly (2:1-8)
B. Guidelines for Women in the Assembly (2:9-15)
III. Guidelines for Appointing Leaders in the Assembly (3:1-16)
A. Qualifications for the Office of Overseer (3:1-7)
B. Qualifications for the Office of Deacon (3:8-13)
C. Nature and Mission of the Church (3:14-16)
IV. Threats Facing the Church and Defenses against Them (4:1-16)
A. Threats from Doctrinal Defection and Asceticism (4:1-5)
B. Timothy’s Response to False Teaching (4:6-10)
C. Timothy’s Responsibilities as a Minister (4:11-16)
V. Guidelines for Relationships in the Assembly (5:1–6:2)
A. Treatment of Various Age Groups (5:1-16)
B. Treatment of the Elders (5:17-25)
C. Relationships between Slaves and Masters (6:1-2)
VI. The Priority of Godliness (6:3-16)
A. Ungodly Character of False Teachers (6:3-5)
B. Value of Godliness and Contentment (6:6-10)
C. Pursuit of Godliness (6:11-16)
VII. Final Commands (6:17-21)
A. Charge to the Rich (6:17-19)
B. Charge to Timothy (6:20-21)