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1 Timothy 2: A Call to Prayer and Order

A study of 1 Timothy 2, focusing on prayer, the singular mediator, and the role of women in the church.

1. The Priority of Prayer

1.1 The Importance of Prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:1-2
  • Prayer, supplication, intercession, and giving thanks are all vital aspects of our communication with God.
  • We are called to pray for all people, regardless of their position or status.

1.2 Praying for Those in Authority (1 Timothy 2:2-3)

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:2-3
  • Praying for those in authority allows for a peaceful and quiet life, promoting godliness and holiness.
  • Such prayer is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior.

2. The Singular Mediator

2.1 God's Desire for Salvation (1 Timothy 2:4)

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:4
  • God desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
  • This salvation is available to everyone through the one mediator.

2.2 One God, One Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5-6)

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:5-6
  • There is one God, and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.
  • Jesus gave himself as a ransom for all, a testimony given at the proper time.

3. Apostolic Ministry

3.1 Paul's Ministry (1 Timothy 2:7)

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:7
  • Paul was appointed as a preacher and apostle to teach the Gentiles in faith and truth.
  • His ministry was focused on proclaiming the message of salvation to all nations.

4. Order in the Church

4.1 Men's Role in Prayer (1 Timothy 2:8)

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:8
  • Men should pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
  • This emphasizes the importance of a pure heart and a right attitude in prayer.

4.2 Women's Adornment (1 Timothy 2:9-10)

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:9-10
  • Women should adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with elaborate hairstyles, gold, pearls, or costly clothing.
  • Their focus should be on good works, which are proper for women professing godliness.

4.3 Women's Role in the Church (1 Timothy 2:11-12)

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:11-12
  • A woman should learn in silence with all submission.
  • Paul does not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.

4.4 The Order of Creation (1 Timothy 2:13-14)

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:13-14
  • Adam was formed first, then Eve.
  • Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor.

4.5 Salvation and Women (1 Timothy 2:15)

Verses: 1 Timothy 2:15
  • Women will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
  • This salvation is not solely through childbearing, but through a life of faith, love, holiness, and self-control.