This short course on First Timothy explores the biblical book, giving particular attention to its historical setting and culture. The strategy for discussing the book centers upon reading the New Testament letter as it would have sounded to a first-century audience. In addition to providing an overview of the book, the course discusses topics such as authorship, audience, theology, major themes, presenting problems, and pastoral strategies in depth as well as providing extensive background on Timothy.
Upon successful completion you should be able to:
Understand the pastoral goals and strategies for Paul’s First letter to Timothy
Explain controversies concerning authorship, pseudonymity, and authority of various letters
Describe important first-century cultural practices such as patronage, reciprocity, honor, and shame
Draw nearer to Jesus as you explore New Testament Christology
Understand the challenges first-century Christians faced when they rejected their pagan roots
Evaluate your own conduct and attitudes as Paul speaks to you from the ancient past
1 Timothy
1. The Implied Setting of the Pastoral Letters
2. Authenticity of the Pastoral Letters: Four Views
3. Timothy’s Background
4. Timothy’s Parents
5. Timothy: Paul’s Helper
6. Timothy: Paul’s Ambassador and Companion
7. Timothy: Bishop and Prisoner
8. 1 Timothy: Background and Purpose
9. 1 Timothy: Church Order and Conduct
10. 1 Timothy: Piety and Relationships
11. Ongoing Challenge of the Pastorals
1 Timothy Quiz
Course Quiz
An objective exam will consist of multiple-choice and true or false questions. Use of a Bible or any other tool is not permitted for objective exams.
Title: Bible Survey Video Series: 1 Timothy
Instructor: Kenneth L. Waters Sr. and David A. deSilva
Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts and video resources
Courses: 1
Video Hours: 1
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Dr. Kenneth L. Waters, Sr. is professor of New Testament and associate dean of the division of religion and philosophy at Azusa Pacific University. He specializes in Gospel studies, the Pauline Epistles, apocalyptic literature, biblical ethics, New Testament and early Christian literature, and African-American religious history. Dr. Waters has authored several books, including Afrocentric Sermons: The Beauty of Blackness in the Bible (Judson Press, 1993). In addition to being active in overseas missions, he has served as a senior pastor for over 28 years.
Dr. David A. deSilva is the trustees’ distinguished professor of New Testament and Greek at Ashland Theological Seminary in Ohio, where he’s taught since 1995. He’s written over 20 books in the areas of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism and is a leading expert on the cultural world of the New Testament.