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.