Outline

1 Timothy

A. Salutation (1:1–2)

B. Timothy’s Commission from Paul (1:3–20)

1. The Problem of False Teachers (1:3–7)

2. The Issue of the Law and Its Use (1:8–11)

3. The Lord’s Grace and Call to Paul (1:12–17)

4. Reaffirmation of Timothy’s Mission (1:18–20)

C. Demeanor in the Church That Will Further Its Outreach (2:1–15)

1. Demeanor in Prayer (2:1–8)

2. Demeanor of Women While Learning (2:9–15)

D. The Importance of Respected Leadership in the Church (3:1–13)

1. Demeanor Expected of Elders (3:1–7)

2. Demeanor Expected of Deacons and Their Female Associates (3:8–13)

E. Godliness (3:14–16)

1. Godliness in the Church (3:14–15)

2. The “Mystery of Godliness” (3:16)

F. Further Specifics As to Timothy’s Assignment (4:1–16)

1. Errors He Must Correct (4:1–10)

2. Timothy’s Own Life and Ministry (4:11–16)

G. Social Relationships in the Church (5:1–6:2)

1. Timothy’s Relationships Across Age and Gender Lines (5:1–2)

2. Caring for Widows (5:3–16)

3. Honoring Elders (5:17–20)

4. Various Instructions (5:21–25)

5. Slaves and Masters (6:1–2)

H. Strong Comments About False Teachers and Greed (6:3–10) I. Concluding Charge to Timothy (6:11–21)

2 Timothy

A. Salutation (1:1–2)

B. Personal Encouragement (1:3–14)

1. Reminder of Timothy’s Spiritual Heritage (1:3–7)

2. Reason for Being Faithful (1:8–12)

3. Command Regarding Sound Teaching (1:13–14)

C. Paul’s Circumstances (1:15–18)

1. Deserted By Friends (1:15)

2. Helped By Onesiphorus (1:16–18)

D. Exhortation (2:1–26)

1. Encouragement Regarding Endurance (2:1–7)

2. Reasons for Endurance (2:8–13)

3. Specific Instructions Regarding Controversy (2:14–26)

a. Destructive Argumentation (2:14–18)

b. True and False Members of the Household (2:19–21)

i. Identification (2:19)

ii. Separation (2:20–21)

c. Instruction Towards Repentance (2:22–26)

E. The Coming of Terrible Times (3:1–13)

1. List of Vices (3:1–5)

2. The Victimization of Women (3:6–9)

3. Persecution (3:10–13)

F. The Power of Scripture (3:14–17)

G. Paul’s Final Charge to Timothy (4:1–8)

1. Preaching and Other Ministries (4:1–5)

2. Paul’s Personal Reflections (4:6–8)

H. Conclusion (4:9–22)

1. Paul’s Circumstances (4:9–18)

2. Greetings to and from Friends (4:19–21)

3. Benediction (4:22)

Titus

A. Opening (1:1–4)

1. Introduction (1:1—3)

2. Salutation (1:4)

B. The Need for Elders in the Churches of Crete (1:5–16)

1. Initial Directions (1:5)

2. Qualifications for Elders (1:6–9)

3. The Special Problems Among the People of Crete (1:10–16)

C. Ethical Teachings (2:1–15)

1. Inclusio A:1 The Norm for Ethical Teaching (2:1)

2. Teaching Older Men (2:2)

3. Teaching Older Women (2:3)

4. Older Women Teaching the Younger Women (2:4–5)

5. Teaching Young Men (2:6–8)

6. Teaching Slaves (2:9–10)

7. The Foundation for Ethical Instruction (2:11–14)

8. Inclusio B: Restatement of Titus’ Responsibility for Ethical Teaching (2:15)

D. The Importance of Doing Good (3:1–11)

1. General Statement (3:1–2)

2. The Positive Effects of God’s Saving Grace (3:3–8)

3. The Wisdom of Avoiding Controversies (3:9–11)

E. Concluding Personal Remarks (3:12–15)