As he anticipated in Philippians (1:19, 25-26, & 2:24), *Paul was released from his first Roman imprisonment. In fulfillment of his promise to the Philippians, he sends **Timothy to Philippi to relate the #Good News. Paul himself, went to Ephesus and to other Asian churches like Colosse. When Timothy rejoined Paul in Ephesus, Paul instructed his assistant to "remain in Ephesus" (1:3) while he journeyed to Macedonia. Paul wrote First Timothy, perhaps from Philippi (3:14-15). After he saw Timothy in Ephesus, the apostle journeyed on to the island of Crete where, after a period of ministry, he left Titus to continue the work.
Paul wrote First Timothy from Macedonia in A.D. 62 or 63, while Timothy was serving as his representative in Ephesus - and perhaps in other churches in the province of Asia.
Ephesus - and the province of Asia.
Timothy was to appoint elders, combat false doctrine, and supervise church life as an apostolic representative (one who is sent on a specific mission to act or speak for an ***Apostle).
****Yeshua is the "one Mediator (a middleman; a mediator does not decide the outcome of a situation - instead, a mediator helps the parties understand and focus on the important issues needing an answer, or a solution to a conflict, or problem) between *****Elohim and men" (2:5), and "Elohim was manifest (known openly; or to appear) in the flesh, justified (behaving according to what is morally right and fair) in the Spirit, and seen by ^angles; preached among the ^^Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory (taken up into ##Heaven)" (3:16). He is the source (a place, person, or thing from which something comes or can be got) of spiritual strength (a sense of purpose, meaning; connecting with the Living God), faith, and love (1:12, 14), He came into the world to save (rescue) sinners (someone who has done something wrong according to religious or moral law)" (1:15), and "gave (freely transfer the possession of; to hand over) himself as a ransom (payment for the release of a captive) for all" (2:6).
The theme of this letter, is Timothy's organization and oversight (watchful activity over a group of people) of the Asian churches as a faithful minister (teaching of beliefs; leading services, baptisms or funerals; or otherwise providing spiritual guidance to the community) of Elohei. Paul wrote this letter as a reference manual (a quick source of information when working on a specific topic) for leadership (the ability of an individual to guide followers or members of a group) so that Timothy would have effective guidance (teaching of how to recognize and identify problems, and come up with solutions) for his work during Paul's absence in Macedonia (3:14-15). Paul wants to encourage (give support and advice to someone so that they will do or continue to do something) and exhort (the Greek word parakaleo is often translated as 'exhort' in Paul's writ: it's a verb that means 'to call to one's side, summon'; and can also mean 'to encourage, strengthen, to instruct, teach') his younger assistant (helper) to become an example (comes from the Latin word for 'specimen'; a particular instance of something that is representative of a group, or an illustration of something that's been generally described) to others, exercise (a process or activity carried out for a specific purpose, especially one concerned with a specified area or skill) his spiritual gifts, and "fight (make great efforts to achieve or obtain something) the good fight of ###Faith" (1:18). Timothy's personal and public life must be above reproach (the leader's life is free from sinful habits or behaviors that would impede their setting the highest Christian standard and model for the church to emulate (Hebrews 13:7); also, the leader must not give cause for those outside the church to question his lifestyle): and he must be ready to deal with matters of false teaching, organization, discipline, proclamation of the Scriptures, poverty and wealth, and the roles of various groups, negativity; he is to refute (prove wrong; deny) error (an act that through ignorance, deficiency, or accident departs from or fails to achieve what should be done) (1:7-11).
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1 TIMOTHY ~ Chapter 3
Qualifications of Bishops
(vv. 1 thru 13)
"This is a faithful (true to the facts) saying: If a man desires (strongly wish for or want) the position (function) of a bishop (the word originally signified a spiritual 'overseer'; the titles bishop and elder, or presbyter, were essentially equal in value, amount, function. Bishop is from the Greek, and denotes one who exercises the function of overseeing. Presbyter was derived from the office in the synagogue), he desires a good work.
A bishop must be blameless (innocent of wrong doing), the husband of one wife (not married to more than one woman at a time), temperate (mild, moderate; calm, reasonable), sober-minded (not intoxicated by successes or defeated by failures; free from extravagance or excess; not desirous of great things or high estate; able to deal with hardships and are motivated to keep going; focusing on the grace that is revealed in Jesus Christ; are living with eternity in view; their values are clarified), of good behavior (proper, polite; satisfactory conduct that is in line with the law - the proper performance of the duties of an office), able to teach (the ability to communicate and apply the truth of Scripture in a clear, coherent, and fruitful way: holding firm to the trustworthy word, instructing in sound doctrine, rebuking unbiblical ideas, modeling and teaching doctrine with the power of saving grace; avoiding discussions on subjects that, in reality, are useless and without redeeming qualities); not given to much wine (Christians are allowed by Yeshua to drink alcohol, but we are forbidden to get drunk: “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.” (Ephesians 5:18; also see Proverbs 20:1, 23:20, Isaiah 5:22); one mark of a Spirit-filled and Spirit-led person is that they have self-control (Galatians 5:23 )), not violent (the Hebrew word translated 'violence' is hā'mās': this includes brute force assault, as well as oppression or unjustness and cruelty. The term also evokes the lingering effects of violence, such as deprivation and abuse - this is the same term used to describe the men of the pre-flood world (Genesis 6:11)), not greedy for money (Scripture warns that those who want to get rich can fall into temptation and harmful desires that can lead to ruin; Proverbs 15:27: states that greed can trouble a household; Ephesians 5: states that greedy people are idolaters and have no inheritance in the kingdom of God. The Bible defines greed as a "ruthless self-seeking" and an "arrogant assumption" that others exist for one's own benefit. It also states that greed is the love of having that pursues one's own interests without regard for others); but gentle (moderate in action, effect, or degree; not harsh or severe), not quarrelsome (quarrels are unnecessary arguments that arise from people's quarrelsome nature, not from principled conviction or loving rebuke; quarrelsome people enjoy the drama of a verbal joust rather than working patiently toward solutions - arguing for the sake of arguing; quarrelsome people are entrenched in their positions and unwilling to give an inch to others; quarrelsome people tend to be loud and want to be heard and seen; quarrelsome people are quick to speak and slow to listen; quarrelsome people never give the benefit of the doubt), not covetous (an intense desire for worldly possessions that belongs to another person) - one who rules (a man of high self-control, displays moral behavior; someone who knows the rules, toes the line, follows instructions, and is head of his family as Christ heads His Church) his house well (in a good or satisfactory way), having his children (a son or daughter of any age) in submission (humility - submission is a humble attitude of obedience; God-honoring - submission is not about being inferior, silent, or not having your own opinions; submission is not about living or acting in fear; the Bible recognizes that men and women have different needs for love and respect, and that God has designed marriage, and family life, to reflect this) with all reverence (a feeling of deep respect, awe, and love for the sacred = devotion to God: for if a man does not know how to rule his own house, how will he take care of the house of Elohei?); not a novice (a person who is new to the circumstances), lest (for fear that) being puffed up (to be so pleased or satisfied with something that one's pride is evident in their behavior or body language) with pride (a feeling of pleasure related to self-worth and often derived from personal achievements or talents) he fall into the same condemnation (a guilty verdict = a punishment) as ******Lucifer. Moreover, he must have a good testimony (a clear, concise, and honest lifestyle, and that highlights how your life has changed because of your faith) among those who are outside (those who are not following, or living for Christ), lest he fall into reproach (admonish, chide, rebuke, reprimand, and reprove) and the snare (a trap set by the enemy that hinder a person's walk with the Lord: these traps can include opposition from others, a desire to fit in, or the desire to accumulate material possessions) of Lucifer.
Likewise (in the same way; also), deacons (from Greek diakonos, meaning 'helper'; deacons perform a variety of tasks, including reading the Gospel, leading the Lord's prayer, visiting the sick, supporting the poor, and helping with administrative duties; a deacon can be a male - or a female: the issue of whether women should serve as deacons is restricted to a few verses - Romans 16:1, 1 Timothy 3:11. Phoebe is called a 'deacon of the church in Cenchreae' (Romans 16:1). Having women as deacons doesn’t contradict 1 Tim. 2:12 because deacons don’t teach or exercise authority over men; so women deacons don’t contradict male leadership) must be reverent (a feeling of deep respect, love, awe, and devotion to God; it is a virtue that involves a mix of fear and high regard, and is considered a reflex action in the presence of God) not double-tongued (deceitful, double-dealing, hypocritical, and two-faced), not given to much wine (Ezekiel 44:21), not greedy for money; holding the mystery of The Faith (something that can only be understood through divine revelation = Holy Spirit inspiration) with a pure conscience (absolute, eternal and subject to no change). But let these also first be proved (demonstrate to be the specified thing by evidence); then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless (those who cannot be accused of wrongdoing before people or God).
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Male deacon's wives (a woman legally married to a man) must be reverent, not slanderers (someone who damages another person's reputation by spreading false or damaging statements about them), temperate (moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, or statement), faithful (steadfast in affection or allegiance: loyal, a faithful friend, firm in adherence to promises or in observance of duty) in all things (the entirety of a group of items or concepts).
Let deacons be the husband of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.
For those who have served well as deacons obtain (get, acquire, or secure) for themselves a good standing (in favor or on good terms) and great boldness (a spirit-empowered conviction, courage, and willful urgency to do the right thing at the right time, regardless of fear or barriers) in The Faith which is in Yeshua Ha'Mashiach (Matthew 25:21).
Conduct in the House of God
(vv. 14 thru 16)
These things I write to you, though I hope to come to you shortly; but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought (used to show when it is necessary or would be a good thing to perform the activity referred to) to conduct (the manner in which a person behaves, especially on a particular occasion, or in a particular context) yourself in the house of God; which is the meeting place of the ^^^Church of the *****Living God - the foundation (spiritual foundation = Luke 6:48) and mainstay (this reference comes from 1 Timothy 3:15: Pillar and mainstay, or buttress, are both features that hold something else up; so, the Church holds up and supports the truth … the immediate context being that 'truth' is the truth of Christ's person and ministry) of the Truth.
And without controversy (intense public argument, disagreement, disapproval; quarrel, strife), great is the mystery of godliness (self explanatory passage: "Christ was manifest in the flesh and was pure in the spirit, beheld by the angels, proclaimed among the nations." The essential message here is that Jesus Christ came as a Man like us and was yet pure in His spirit. So, we too, need not sin when we walk in the power of the *******Ruach HaKo'desh): God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit (Matthew 3:16 & John 1:14), seen by angels (Matthew 28:2), preached among the Gentiles (Romans 10:18), believed on, in the world (Colossians 1:6 & 23), and received up, into glory (Luke 24:51)."
*Apostle Paul = known as Saul before he converted to Christianity (Acts 9), was the chief killer of Christians following Yeshua’s death, resurrection, and ascension – being the foremost witness to the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7).
The Apostle Paul was one of the most influential leaders of the early Christian Church. He played a crucial role in spreading the gospel to the Gentiles (non-Jews) during the first century, and his missionary journeys took him all throughout the Roman empire.
**Timothy = son of the devout Jewish woman, Eunice, and a Greek father, Timothy became a follower of Yeshua Ha’Mashiach when Apostle Paul preached the Gospel in Lystra, Timothy’s hometown. Paul invited the young convert to accompany him on his second missionary journey; and was sent to Thessalonica to strengthen the fellowship there. After another journey with Paul, Timothy was sent to Corinth to straighten out some problems upsetting the fellowship there.
Timothy later looked after Paul during Paul’s imprisonment. Timothy subsequently was asked to go to Ephesus to represent Paul, and received the two letters from Paul that bear Timothy’s Name. Timothy – these letters reveal, was like a son to Paul.
The last word in the New Covenant about this sensitive, sickly, but faithful young helper was that he was imprisoned but finally released. Acts 16:1, 17:14-15, 18:5, 19:22 & 20:4; Romans 16:21; 1 Corinthians 4;17 & 16:10; 2 Corinthians1:1 & 19; Colossians 1:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3:2, & 6; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; 1 & 2 Timothy; Philemon 1; and Hebrews 13:23.
***Apostle (/əˈpɒsəl/), in its literal sense, is an emissary. The word is derived from Ancient Greek ἀπόστολος (apóstolos), literally "one who is sent off", itself derived from the verb ἀποστέλλειν (apostéllein), "to send off". The purpose of such sending off is usually to convey a message, and thus "messenger" is a common alternative translation; other common translations include "ambassador" and "envoy".
Apostle in the Gospels is one of an authoritative New Testament group sent out to preach the gospel and made up especially of Christ's 12 original disciples and Paul.
****Yeshua Ha’Mashiach: is Hebrew for “Jesus the Messiah”; the name Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua.
Christ (from the Hebrew word, Ha’Mashiach ישוע המשיח & the Greek word, Christos/khris-tos) = The Anointed, Yeshua the Messiah, in both languages.
Lord Jesus Christ (in Greek: Kyrios Iēsous Christos) = the most formal title for Jesus (Yeshua). It occurs often in the New Testament letters.
The word “Lord” has a wide range of uses; it can be a simple respectful “Sir” or a more formal, “Master.” But the New Testament also uses “Lord” of God. The word “Christ” is the anglicized form of the Greek word meaning “anointed one” or “Messiah.” “Lord Jesus Christ” reminds us that Jesus is both the promised Messiah and our God.
*****Elohim (Hebrew: אֱלֹהִים, romanized: ʾּlōhīm: [(eloˈ(h)im]) is a Hebrew word meaning "Gods – Father, Son, & Holy Spirit". Although the word is plural in form, in the Hebrew Bible it usually refers to a single deity “Behold, the Lord – the Lord is One”, particularly the God of Israel.
The Hebrew name for "the living God" is Elohim Chayim (אלהים חיים). The name is made up of two parts:
Elohim: The plural form of the Hebrew word for God. Although it is plural in form, it is usually understood as singular when referring to the God of Israel.
Chayim: The plural form of the Hebrew word for "life".
The name Elohim Chayim emphasizes that God is alive, active, and superior to all other objects of worship. It can also be interpreted as representing the three living persons of the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
******Lucifer = A name for the leader of the devils; an angel who was cast from heaven into hell because he rebelled against Elohim. Lucifer is usually identified with Satan. The name Lucifer, which means “bearer of light” or “morning star,” refers to his former splendor as the greatest of the angels (Isaiah 14:12-15).
*******Ruach HaKo'desh (The Hebrew language phrase ruach ha-kodesh is pronounced ROO-akh-KOH-desh: רוח הקודש, "holy spirit" also transliterated ruaḥ ha-qodesh) is used in the Hebrew Bible and Jewish writings to refer to the spirit of YHWH (רוח יהוה); the Holy Spirit occurs 90 times in the Brit Chadashah. Luke 3:16; Ephesians 1:13, & 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:8; Titus 3:5; 1 Corinthians 6:9; & Jude 1:20.
The New Testament is called the B'rit Chadashah in Hebrew, meaning "New Covenant" (the word B'rit means "covenant" and Chadashah means "new").
^Angel: (n) – a spiritual being in position of attendant, agent, or messenger of Elohim (often represented in human form with wings and a long robe).
^^Gentile = person who is not Jewish. The word stems from the Hebrew term ha-goyim, “the nations,” meant nations of the world that were not Hebrew.
^^^Church = The word translated "Church" is the translation of the Greek term ekklesia, and is used in the New Covenant (New Testament) to identify the community of believers in Yeshua Ha'Mashiach.This word is the Greek words kaleo (to call), with the prefix ek (out). Thus, the word means "the called out ones."
However, the English word "Church" does not come from ekklesia but from the word kuriakon, which means "dedicated to the Lord."
#Good News = Gospel: the word is derived from the Anglo-Saxon term, god-spell, meaning “good story”; Biblically speaking, gospel is a rendering of the Latin evangelium and the Greek euangelion, meaning “good news” or “good telling”.
##Heaven: The Hebrews acknowledge three heavens – the atmosphere surrounding Earth; the firmament of outer space, in which the stars are placed; and the heaven of Heavens, or third heaven, which is he residence of Jehovah.
Among Christians, Heaven is the place where the omnipresent God of Gods dwells and manifests His supreme glory; this habitation of God is represented by the residence of angels and the blessed spirits of those who are rewarded eternal salvation.
###Faith = The closest that the Bible comes to offering an exact definition is Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” From this particular passage we understand that the central feature of scriptural faith is confidence or trust; the object of faith is Elohim and His promises in Yeshua Ha'Mashiach.
**1 Timothy~ Chapter 2/Thursday Bible Study:
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