1 & 2 Timothy and Titus: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition (NBBC)

by David A. Ackerman

Publisher:

Beacon Hill

, 2016

Overview

Scholars have long debated over the authorship and significance of the Pastoral Epistles-1 and 2 Timothy and Titus. From authorship by Paul himself to authorship by persons unknown writing in the spirit of Paul, the range of scholarly opinion is wide and varied. David Ackerman sifts through these differences and emerges with a well-informed perspective of his own. He expertly takes the reader beyond the debate to the timeless and transgenerational message of these canonical treasures.

As with all New Beacon Bible Commentaries, this volume includes not only the helpful critical resources intrinsic to every commentary but also the skilled insights of an expert biblical interpreter.

Key Features

• The latest scholarship from notable experts in the Wesleyan tradition
• Convenient introductory material for each book of the Bible, including information on authorship, dating, history, audience, sociological/cultural issues, purpose, literary features, theological themes, hermeneutical issues, and more
• Comprehensive annotation divided into three sections:
  • Background elements behind the text
  • Verse-by-verse details and meanings
  • Significance, relevance, intertextuality, and application

Contents

• 1 Timothy
  • Epistolary Prescript and Salutation (1 Timothy 1:1-2)
  • Paul’s Charge to Timothy about the False Teachers in Ephesus (1 Timothy 1:3-20)
  • Behavior and Leadership within God’s Family (1 Timothy 2:1—3:16)
  • Instructions to Timothy about the False Teachers (1 Timothy 4:1-16)
  • How to Deal with Various Groups in the Church (1 Timothy 5:1—6:2)
  • Final Instructions (1 Timothy 6:3-21)
• 2 Timothy
  • Opening Salutation (2 Timothy 1:1-2)
  • Thanksgiving for Sincere Faith (2 Timothy 1:3-5)
  • Exhortation for Timothy to Embrace Paul’s Way (2 Timothy 1:6—2:13)
  • Dealing with the Opponents in Ephesus (2 Timothy 2:14—3:9)
  • Encouragement to Timothy to Proclaim the Gospel (2 Timothy 3:10—4:8)
  • Letter Closing (2 Timothy 4:9-22)
• Titus
  • Opening Greetings (Titus 1:1-4)
  • The Essential Need for Qualified Leaders (Titus 1:5-16)
  • Living as Redeemed People in Community (Titus 2:1-15)
  • The Motive and Resource for Doing Good (Titus 3:1-11)
  • Letter Closing (Titus 3:12-15)

Product Details

• Title: 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition
• Author: David A. Ackerman
• Series: New Beacon Bible Commentary (NBBC)
• Publisher: Beacon Hill
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 464
• Christian Group: Methodist and Wesleyan
• Resource Type: Commentaries
• Topic: Biblical Studies

About David A. Ackerman

David A. Ackerman is assistant professor of New Testament at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary in the Philippines.