Plain Bible Teaching Bible Study Series | 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Summary

In this analysis of 1 Timothy 6, the focus is on verses 11-19, where Paul instructs Timothy to flee from temptations like the love of money and pursue virtues such as righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Paul emphasizes the importance of spiritual warfare, urging Timothy to hold fast to his faith and the confession of Jesus as Lord. Additionally, Paul advises the wealthy to be humble, trust in God, and use their resources for good works. The chapter concludes with a reminder to guard the gospel and avoid meaningless disputes, staying true to God's revealed truth.

Takeaways

• 📖 Paul instructs Timothy to flee from negative influences and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
• 💰 The 'things' to flee from include false doctrines and the love of money, emphasizing the need for contentment.
• 🙏 Righteousness involves being right before God, godliness is reverence towards God, and faith is trusting in God's plan.
• ❤️ Love means selflessly putting others and God ahead of oneself.
• 💪 Perseverance is about steadfastness and not giving up, while gentleness is having a mild disposition that submits to God.
• ⚔️ Paul urges Timothy to fight the good fight of faith, maintaining a strong confession of Jesus as King.
• 👑 Jesus is described as the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light.
• 🧠 Rich Christians are instructed not to be arrogant or place their hope in uncertain riches, but in God who provides all things.
• 🤲 They should be generous, rich in good works, and ready to share, thereby storing up treasure in heaven.
• 🛡️ Paul concludes by urging Timothy to guard the word of God, avoid worldly and empty chatter, and beware of false knowledge that leads people away from faith.

Q & A

What does Paul urge Timothy to flee from in 1 Timothy 6:11?

Paul urges Timothy to flee from advocating different doctrines, the love of money, and temptations related to these things.

What virtues does Paul tell Timothy to pursue in 1 Timothy 6:11?

Paul tells Timothy to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

How does Paul define righteousness in this passage?

Paul defines righteousness as being right before God, wanting to stand justified before Him, and involves doing what is right.

What is the meaning of godliness according to Paul?

Godliness is described as having a reverence toward God, honoring Him, and respecting Him.

What does Paul mean by 'fight the good fight of faith' in 1 Timothy 6:12?

'Fight the good fight of faith' refers to engaging in spiritual warfare, holding onto eternal life, and maintaining the confession that Jesus is King and His word is true.

What are Timothy's instructions regarding the wealthy in 1 Timothy 6:17-19?

Timothy is instructed to tell the wealthy not to be conceited or place their hope in uncertain riches, but to trust in God, do good, be rich in good works, be generous, and ready to share.

Why should the wealthy place their trust in God rather than their riches?

The wealthy should trust in God rather than their riches because riches are uncertain, and trusting in God ensures a good foundation for the future and eternal life.

What does Paul mean by storing up 'The Treasure of a good foundation for the future'?

Paul means using one's wealth to do good and be generous, which leads to a secure spiritual foundation and eternal life.

What is Timothy urged to guard in the closing statement of 1 Timothy?

Timothy is urged to guard the word of God entrusted to him, his ministry, and avoid worldly and empty chatter that leads to ungodliness.

What is Paul's warning about what is 'falsely called knowledge'?

Paul warns against accepting what is falsely called knowledge, which rejects God's revealed will and leads people astray from the faith, favoring human reasoning over divine truth.