The First Epistle To Timothy - Executable Outlines
The First Epistle To Timothy - Executable Outlines
The First Epistle To Timothy - Executable Outlines
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Mark A. Copeland<br />
[<strong>The</strong> work of bishops (elders, pastors) was to oversee the flock, leading and guarding the sheep. This<br />
helps us to understand why Paul calls it ‘a good work’. Such a work required qualified men. <strong>The</strong><br />
qualifications are found in two places (1 Ti 3:1-7; Ti 1:5-9)...]<br />
II. THE QUALIFICATIONS OF BISHOPS<br />
A. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS...<br />
1. <strong>The</strong>y describe what an bishop ‘must be’ - 1 Ti 3:2; Ti 1:7<br />
2. A bishop must be ‘a man’ - 1 Ti 3:1-2; Ti 1:6; cf. 1 Ti 2:11,12; 1 Co 14:34-37<br />
3. A bishop must be ‘blameless’- 1 Ti 3:2; Ti 1:6,7<br />
a. One against whom no evil charge can be sustained<br />
b. Free from accusations that can be rightly proven - cf. 1 Ti 5:19-20<br />
B. FAMILIAL QUALIFICATIONS...<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> husband of one wife (i.e., married) - 1 Ti 3:1; Ti 1:6<br />
2. Ruling his own house well - 1 Ti 3:4-5<br />
3. Having faithful children, not accused of dissipation or insubordination - Ti 1:6<br />
C. SPECIFIC POSITIVE QUALIFICATIONS...<br />
1. Temperate (vigilant) - 1 Ti 3:2<br />
2. Sober-minded (prudent, sensible) - 1 Ti 3:2; Ti 1:8<br />
3. Good behavior (orderly, respectable) - 1 Ti 3:2<br />
4. Hospitable (given to hospitality) - 1 Ti 3:2; Ti 1:8<br />
5. Able to teach, exhort, convict - 1 Ti 3:2; Ti 1:9<br />
6. Gentle (patient) - 1 Ti 3:3<br />
7. Good testimony from without (well thought of) - 1 Ti 3:7<br />
8. Lover of what is good (of good men, of goodness) - Ti 1:8<br />
9. Just (upright) - Ti 1:8<br />
10. Holy (devout) - Ti 1:8<br />
11. Self-controlled (temperate) - Ti 1:8<br />
D. SPECIFIC NEGATIVE QUALIFICATIONS...<br />
1. Not given to wine (not a brawler) - 1 Ti 3:3; Ti 1:7<br />
2. Not violent (no striker, not pugnacious) - 1 Ti 3:3; Ti 1:7<br />
3. Not greedy for money (not fond of sordid gain) - 1 Ti 3:3; Ti 1:7<br />
4. Not quarrelsome (not contentious) - 1 Ti 3:3<br />
5. Not covetous (no lover of money) - 1 Ti 3:3<br />
6. Not a novice (not a new convert) - 1 Ti 3:6<br />
7. Not self-willed (must not be arrogant) - Ti 1:7<br />
8. Not quick-tempered (not soon angry) - Ti 1:7<br />
CONCLUSION<br />
1. <strong>The</strong> list of qualifications can be revealing about the work of bishops...<br />
a. <strong>The</strong>ir work involves teaching, patiently guiding and leading the family of God<br />
Sermons From <strong>First</strong> <strong>Timothy</strong> 28
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