The Argument of 1 Timothy 6:11–16

Summary

In this video, the speaker delves into 1 Timothy 6:11-16, focusing on Paul's final instructions to Timothy. Paul advises Timothy to flee from harmful desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and gentleness. He encourages Timothy to fight the good fight of faith and to hold firmly to eternal life. Paul charges Timothy to keep God's commandments blamelessly until Jesus returns. The video concludes with an exploration of the nature of God as the sovereign King and the ultimate source of honor and eternal dominion.

Takeaways

• 📖 Paul gives final instructions to Timothy on how to conduct his ministry.
• 💼 Chapters 5 and 6 of 1 Timothy focus on handling different categories of people in the church.
• 👤 Paul addresses Timothy directly as 'man of God,' a rare term in the New Testament.
• ❌ Timothy is instructed to flee negative influences like the love of money and using godliness for financial gain.
• ✅ Instead, Timothy should pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness.
• ⚔️ Timothy is encouraged to fight the good fight of faith, maintaining his and the church's faith.
• 🛡️ Timothy is exhorted to take hold of eternal life and guard his salvation and ministry.
• 📜 Paul issues a charge to Timothy, emphasizing the presence of God and Jesus Christ as witnesses.
• 📝 The charge is to keep all Paul's instructions unstained and above reproach until Jesus returns.
• 🙏 The section concludes with a praise to God, acknowledging His sovereignty and immortality.

Q & A

What is the primary focus of 1 Timothy 6:11-16?

The primary focus is Paul's final instructions to Timothy on how he should conduct himself and carry out his ministry.

What does Paul refer to Timothy as in this passage?

Paul refers to Timothy as 'O man of God,' which is not a common term in the New Testament.

What are the three exhortations Paul gives to Timothy?

The three exhortations are: 1) Flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, and gentleness. 2) Fight the good fight of faith. 3) Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called.

What does Paul charge Timothy to do?

Paul charges Timothy to keep the commandment, which refers to all the instructions Paul has given Timothy in the letter, in a manner that is unstained and free from reproach.

How does Paul emphasize the importance of the charge to Timothy?

Paul emphasizes the importance by reminding Timothy that he is in the presence of God and Jesus Christ, who will hold him accountable for the charge.

What does Paul mean by 'keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach'?

Paul means that Timothy should follow God's commandments and Paul's instructions in a pure and guiltless manner, completely above reproach.

What is the duration for Timothy to keep this charge?

Timothy is to keep this charge until the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ, either until Jesus returns or until Timothy is called home.

How does Paul describe the appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ?

Paul describes the appearing as an event that will be displayed at the proper time by God, who is the blessed and only sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light.

What assertion does Paul make about God in this passage?

Paul asserts that God is the only sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see.

What is the final exhortation Paul gives to Timothy in this passage?

The final exhortation is to do everything in a manner that is worthy of God, blamelessly, until Jesus comes back or calls Timothy home.