Paul had visited Ephesus in about A.D. 63, following his release from his first imprisonment. When he left Ephesus he appointed Timothy as Pastor. This letter was written to Timothy about A.D.64.
Pause for thought
False teaching was being sown in the church at Ephesus, and Timothy had to confront and correct it. These false teachers were teaching a mixture of law and grace. They were also spreading the legends that the Jews had added to the Old Testament, speculating about all sorts of myths and bringing erroneous teaching. This was not a problem confined to the early church, we must be on our guard against any new idea that comes on the scene that is contrary to God’s Word, for we all know how easy it is to get drawn into speculation about things that often prove to be false. Pray for wisdom! 1:4-6
Paul’s testimony is an example of Gods mercy and the abundance of Gods grace toward us who believe. Paul was not boasting about himself but pointing us again and again to Christ who had redeemed and changed him.
Paul called upon Timothy to face thes false teachers down (fight the good fight) Timothy had received prophetic words when the elders laid hands on him 4:14. The prophetic gift is alive today and like Timothy who was to encourage himself by remembering these words, so should we, and like Timothy we need reminding to stir up the gift within us. 3:20-21 The commissioning by the laying on of hands with prayer and words from the Lord by Godly people must never be underestimated 1:18
A verse to remember
Cling tightly to your faith in Christ, and always keep your conscience clear. For some people have deliberately violated their consciences ; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. 1 Timothy:19 N.L.T.
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