DIDASKALOS MINISTRIES 1 Timothy

1 TIMOTHY CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION TO THIS STUDY

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GREEK TENSES:

PR= Present Tense: Shows action in present time. When used with Active Voice, and Indicative Mood, often shows linear or continuing action.
AO= Aorist Tense : Simple, undefined action. The time of the action is undefined, except in the indicative mood.
FUT= Future Tense : Shows action of the verb as defined in the future.
PER= Perfect Tense: The action was completed in the past, but has lasting and continuing results into the future.
IMP= Imperfect Tense: Used only in the indicative mood, and refers to continuous or linear action in past time. As in "I was having".
PLPF= Pluperfect Tense: The action was completed in the past, with continuing results in the past.

GREEK CASES:

GEN= Genitive Case: Usually indicates possession, though it can denote source of the action.
INST = Instrumental Case: Usually denotes action on the object of the verb.
DAT= Dative Case
NOM= Nominative Case
ACC= Accusative

PL= Plural
SG= Singular

GREEK VOICES:

AC= Active Voice: Action was completed by the subject of the verb.
PAS= Passive Voice: The subject receives the action of the verb.
MID= Middle Voice: The subject acts in some way upon itself or to itself.

GREEK MOODS:

IND= Indicative Mood : Makes an assertion of fact, and is used with all Greek tenses. Example: they will go, she saw.
OPT= Optative Mood: Rarely used, it usually expresses a wish or desire.
IMP= Imperative Mood: A command to do something.
SUBJ= Subjective Mood: Makes an assertion about which there is some doubt, uncertainty, or indefiniteness.

OTHER ABBREVIATIONS:

PART= Participle : A verbal adjective, such as "having gone, receiving the gift".
ABL= Ablative of source: When something is out of something. Example, The Spirit out of God.
INF= Infinitive: A verbal noun, examples = to see, to go, to throw.

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Outline Of 1 Timothy Chapter 1

1. Prologue (vs 1-2)
2. Purpose of the Pastor (vs 3-7)
3. Purpose of the Mosaic Law (vs 8-11)
4. Purpose of Grace (vs 12-17)
5. Timothy's orders (vs 18-20)

Related Doctrines This Chapter
Doctrine of the Apostle

1. The Apostle (APOSTOLOS) was a military term used for the Athenian admiral who was sent to direct the fleet. This was used in the New Testament to signify the highest spiritual gift and office in the Church Age. There is evidence the office expired after 96 AD (1 Cor 12.11, 28; Eph 4.11)

2. The Apostle directed the Church prior to the completion of the Biblical canon (from AD 30-96)

3. The function of the Apostle:

(1) Wrote Scripture as guided by God the Holy Spirit
(2) Appointed and trained Pastors, established Churches, set Church policy

4. Those elected to be Apostles were elected by Christ (Eph 4.8, 11). Only men filled the office.

5. Paul was appointed the 12th Apostle, replacing Judas Iscariot (1 Cor 15.7-10). Matthias was elected an Apostle by ballot (Acts 1 Eph 4.11), but was never mentioned again in Scripture. This leads us to believe that this appointment was not condoned by God.

6. The Apostle had to have seen the risen Saviour (Acts 1.22; 1 Cor 9.1; 15.8-9).

7. The Apostle was identified with healing and other miraculous events (Acts 5.15; 16.16; 28.8-9)

8. The roster of the Apostles prior to Paul:

Matthew 10:2-4 "Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him."

9. Apostles could delegate their authority:

(1) Though Barnabas was not an Apostle, he possessed their given authority (Acts 14.14; Gal 2.9)
(2) John Mark was not an Apostle, but wrote under the authority of Peter when he penned the Gospel of Mark (Peter converted him to Christianity). *
(3) Though James (who wrote the Book of James) was not an Apostle, he was the brother of Jesus and wrote under Apostolic authority.*
(4) Though Jude (who wrote the Book of Jude) was not an Apostle, he was the brother of Jesus and also wrote under Apostolic Authority.*
[*See "Talk Through The Bible, Bruce Wilkinson, Nelson Publishers, pg 319, 465, 501]

Profile of Timothy

1. He was the son of a heathen Greek father (acts 16.1-3) and a Jewish mother (Eunice)
2. He was well taught in the Old Testament Scriptures (2 Timothy 3.15)
3. He was converted to Christianity by Paul during his second missionary journey at Lystra (Acts 14.6, 23)
4. He was ordained to the ministry and studied under Paul (1 Tim 4.14; 2 Tim 4.5)
5. He went to Phillipi with Paul, Silas, and Luke (Acts 16.12)
6. He was left at Phillipi by Paul to maintain order in the Church (Phil 2.22)
7. He was also stationed at the Thessalonian Church (1 Thes 3.2)
8. When he was sent to Corinth he failed miserably (1 Cor 16.10). Titus later went to Corinth to straighten the Church out.
9. He shared Paul's first imprisonment (Phil 1.1; 2.19; Col 1.1; Phile 1)
10. After this imprisonment ended he was sent to Ephesus where he remained as Pastor. 1 Timothy was written to Timothy while he was at Ephesus. He was failing in this ministry until Paul wrote 1 Timothy, and he used the direction of these Scriptures to retake his ministry for Christ.

1 Timothy 1:1

Paul, (Paulos = Paul's tribal Roman name. Saulos or Saul was his Jewish name, and he was from the tribe of Benjamin. His full name would be Paulos Saulos Benjaminos)

an apostle (Apostolos = Apostle. See Doctrine of the Apostle, above)

of Jesus Christ by the commandment (KATA + accus EPITAGE = according to the command or directive)

of God (Abl of Source = from God - a reference to Jesus Christ)

our Saviour, (SOTER = Saviour, the one who brings to salvation)

and (Ascensive KAI = even, that is to say)

Lord Jesus Christ, [which is not in Greek]

our hope; [see Eph 4.7-11]

1 Timothy 1:2

Unto Timothy, my own (Dat of Possession GENESIOS = my very own, a legitimate heir)

son (TEKNON = son, student in the faith)

in the faith: (EN + locative PISTIS = in the sphere of doctrine)

Grace, (CHARIS = unmerited favor)

mercy, (ELEOS = mercy, which is Grace in action)

and peace, (EIRENE = peace, the result of Grace exercised)

from God (APO + abl THEOS = from the source of God)

our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Timothy 1:3

As (KATHOS, adverb used as causual conjunction = since)

I besought (Ao Ac Ind PARAKALEO = I commanded)

thee to abide still (Ao Ac Inf PROSMENO = to remain behind, stay back)

at Ephesus, when I went (Pr Mid Part POREUOMAI = [while] I was going)

into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge (Ao Ac Subj PARAGGELLO = might instruct by direct command)

some (TIS, Dat Pl Indefinite Pronoun = certain ones)

that they teach no other doctrine, (HETERODIDASKALEO + OUK = not to teach heretical doctrines, false doctrines)

1 Timothy 1:4

Neither give heed (Pr Ac Infin PROSECHO = be occupied with, pay attention to)

to fables (MUTHOS, Dat Pl = myths. A reference to the falsities that had crept into Judaism)

and endless genealogies, (GENEALOGIA, Dat Pl + Adj APERANTOS = Limitless or tireless geneological lists. Again, a reference to Judaistic practices)

which minister (HOSTIS + Pr Ac Ind PARECHO = which categories of things keep on being the cause of)

questions, (EKZETESIS = useless speculation)

rather than godly edifying which is in faith: (EN + Instr PISTIS = by means of doctrine)

[so do. not in Greek]

1 Timothy 1:5

Now (Post Positive Conjunction DE = but)

the end (TELOS = goal, objective)

of the commandment (Desc Gen PARAGGELIA = of the instruction, of the preaching)

is charity (Pr Ac Ind EIMI + AGAPE = keeps on being divine love)

out of a pure heart, (EK + adj KATHAROS + Abl sg KARDIA = from the source of a pure heart)

and of a good conscience, (connective KAI + EK + abl SUNEIDESIS = from the source of a good or godly conscience)

and of faith unfeigned: (EK + abl sg adj ANUPOKRITOS + KAI + PISTIS = and from a non-hypocritical faith)

1 Timothy 1:6

From which some having swerved (Ao Ac Part ASTOCHEO = having swerved, deviated, gone astray. Refers to Pastors who have forsaken the purity of God's Word for traditional humanism)

have turned aside (Ao Pas Ind EKTREPO = they themselves have turned to)

unto vain jangling; (EIS + accus compound METAIOLOGIA = to empty or ineffective talk or teaching)

1 Timothy 1:7

Desiring (Pr Ac Part THELO = wishing, desiring, willing)

to be teachers of the law; (Predicate Nom Pl NOMODIDASKALOS = teachers of the law, teachers of doctrine)

understanding neither (Pr Ac Part NOEO = not understanding now or ever)

what they say, (Pr Ac Ind LEGO + METE = what they have been teaching)

nor whereof (PERI + TIS [Gen Indefinite Pro] = concerning the things)

they affirm. (Pr Mid Ind DIABEBAIOMAI = they make confident assertations)

1 Timothy 1:8
But we know that the law is good, (Pred Adj KALOS = noble, useful, blameless)

if a man (TIS Indef Pro = anyone)

use (Pr Mid Subj CHRAOMAI = employ, make use of it)

it lawfully; (Adv NOMINOS = according to the rules)

Related Doctrines:
Doctrine of Covenants
1. All Biblical Covenants are made between God and man, with God favoring man because of Grace.
2. Covenant is the Hebrew BERITH and the Greek DIATHEKE. Both words are used in instances where God is the primary functionary in completing the Covenant.
3. Each dispensation of time contains at least one Covenant from God:
(1) Age of the Gentiles contained Adamic and Noahic Covenants
(2) Age of Israel contained Mosaic, Palestinian Davidic, and New Covenants
(3) Church Age contained the New Covenant
4. Many Covenants pointed to the fact of the Coming Saviour, Jesus Christ.
(1) Adamic Covenant (Gen 2.15; 3.15) promised Messiah would come through the seed of the woman.
(2) Noahic Covenant (Gen 6.18; 8.21-9.17) promised Messiah would come through the line of Seth.
(3) Abrahamic Covenant promised Messiah would come through Abraham's lineage.
(a) Promised a new race (Jews) and a new nation (Israel)
(b) Found in Gen 12.1-3
(c) Promises a land (Gen 13.14-16; 15.18-21)
(d) Includes an eternal city (Rev 21.2, 10)
(e) Covenant only through Isaac, not Ishmael (Arabs)
(f) Was the basis of the Exodus (Exo 6.2-8)
(4) Davidic Covenant promised Messiah would come through David's lineage, via Bathsheba.
(5) New Covenant to Israel promised Messiah would return to the earth to rule Israel.
5. Mosaic Covenant was never given to Gentiles or the Church (Exo 19.3; Lev 26.46; Ro 3.19; 9.4)
(1) Covenant was divided into :
(a) The Ten Commandments, the basis of the Law
(b) The Ordinances, which were the spiritual theological codes covering the feasts and religious rituals for Israel.
(c) The Judgements, which were the political laws that governed the nation Israel.
(2) Christ kept the Law perfectly, fulfilled the Law, and was the end of the Law for Church Age believers (Mat 5.17; Ro 10.4)
(3) Keeping the Law was never intended as a way unto salvation (Gal 2.16), though the rituals of the Law revealed Christ, who is the Way.
(4) Keeping the Law does not make you spiritual (Ro 8.2-4; Gal 5.18, 22-23; 1 Co 13)
(5) The Mosaic Law:
(a) Cannot justify (Gal 2.16; Ro 3.20, 28; Ac 13.39; Phil 3.9)
(b) Cannot give eternal life (Gal 3.21)
(c) Cannot provide the Holy Spirit (Gal 3.2)
(d) Cannot stop our Old Sin Natures (Ro 8.4)
(6) The Mosaic Law in Israel:
(a) Established the Levitical priesthood (Heb 7.11-12)
(b) Established the Tabernacle as a sacred building (Heb 9.1-6)
(c) Established animal sacrifices (Heb 9.12-13, 18-22; 10.1)
(7) The Mosaic Law to the unbeliever convicts him that he cannot save himself (Ro 3.20, 28; Gal 2.16)

1 Timothy 1:9

Knowing (Pr Ac Part OIDA = having an absolute knowledge of)

this, that the law (NOMOS = [Mosaic] Law. See notes above)

is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless (ANOMOS, Dat pl = for the lawless ones. A reference to the unregenerated, unsaved man)

and disobedient, (Dat pl ANUPOTAKTOS = to the rejectors of authority)

for the ungodly (Dat pl ASEBES = to the ones influenced by evil, ungodly ones)

and for sinners (Dat pl HAMARTOLOS = to the ones influenced by sin, sinning ones)

for unholy (Dat pl ANOSIOS = to the impious ones)

and profane, (Dat pl DEBELOS = to those subject to profanity, those who have departed from truth)

for murderers of fathers (PATROLOAS Dat pl = those guilty of Patricide)

and murderers of mothers, (MATRALOAS Dat pl = those guilty of Matricide)

for manslayers, (ANDROPHONOS Dat pl = murderers)

1 Timothy 1:10

For whoremongers, (Dat pl PORNOS = pornographers, fornicators)

for them that defile themselves with mankind, (ARSENOKOITES Dat pl = those involved with homosexuality, those involved with perversion)

for menstealers, (ANDRAPODISTES Dat pl = kidnappers)

for liars, (PSEUSTES Dat pl = to deceivers, those who habitually lie)

for perjured persons, (EPIORKOS Dat pl = perjurors, those who lie under oath)

and if there be any other thing (KAI continuative + EI first class + Nom Sg Neu TIS + HETEROS = and whatever else)

that is contrary (Pr Ac Subj ANTIKEIMAI = keeps on being hostile to)

to sound doctrine;

Translator's Remarks: To those Christians who insist that, in order to remain saved, "I must keep the Law", I offer verses 9-10 as absolute proof of the falsity of your position. These verses clearly state that the Law (NOMOS) is only for the godless heathen, not for the believer in Christ.

Related Doctrines:
Doctrine of Murder
1. The devil was the first murderer (Jo 8.44), and motivated Cain to kill his brother Abel (1 Jo 3.12)
2. Murder starts in the heart, then is expressed outwardly by taking life (Gen 4.5; Rom 1.29; Gal 5.21)
3. Murder is specifically against God's Laws. "Thou shalt not kill" is mistranslated. The Kal Imperfect of RATSACH should be translated "Thou shalt not do murder" (Exo 20.13; Deu 5.17; Mat 5.21)
4. God specifically demanded that Capital Punishment be exercised on murderers (Gen 9.6; Num 35.30-31; Rom 13.4). Though the Mosaic Law has no hold on the Christian, it is specifically designed for the godless (see verses 9-10 above) that commit murder. Murder is punishable by death.
Matthew 26:51-52 "And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword."
5. Murder is one of the seven "deadly sins" (Prov 6.16-19).
6. Should someone who accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour on death row be pardoned from Capital Punishment? Would a newly converted true believer even ask this? Let me ask another question: If you sleep around and contract AIDS as a result, then later become a Christian, will the effects of AIDS suddenly be removed? The sins we commit prior to salvation may cause scarring that carry forward into our new life in Christ. This is truth, reality, regardless as to the liberal wish. A true, new believer on death row would face death trusting that God would be waiting for them on the other side.

1 Timothy 1:11

According to the glorious gospel of the blessed (MAKARIOS, Abl of Source = the source of blessing, the source of happiness)

God, which was committed to my trust. (EGO + Ao Pas Ind PISTEUO = I have been entrusted)

1 Timothy 1:12

And I thank (CHARIN + ECHO Pr Ac Ind = I keep on having praise and thanksgiving)

Christ (Dat sg CHRISTOS = toward Christ)

Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled (Ao Ac Part ENDUNAMOO = having poured power into, empowered)

me, for that (HOTI, causual use = because)

he counted (Ao Ac Ind HEGEOMAI = has thought, has considered)

me faithful, (PISTOS, Accus Sg = faithful, dependable, trustworthy)

putting (TITHEMI, Ao Mid Part = establishing)

me into the ministry;

1 Timothy 1:13

Who was before (HO PROTEROS articular Part, Neu Sg + Pr Ac Ind EIMI = though I was formerly)

a blasphemer, (BLASPHEMOS Accus Sg = slanderer, blasphemer of God)

and a persecutor, (DIOKTES Accus Sg = vigorous persecutor [of the Church]. See Acts 22.3-4; 26.9-11)

and injurious: (HUBRISTES Accus Sg = arrogant and violent. See Gal 1.13-14)

but (ALLA, strong adversitive conjunction = but!!!)

I obtained mercy, (Ao Pas Ind ELEEO = received mercy)

because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. (EN + locative APISTIA = in the sphere of unbelief. Paul was religious, and religion gives no knowledge of God)

1 Timothy 1:14

And (DE used transitionally = moreover)

the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant (HUPERPLEONAZO Ao Ac Ind = has abounded over and above that which was expected)

with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

1 Timothy 1:15

This is a faithful saying, (PISTOS HO LOGOS = faithful is the Word. This phrase occurs five times in Scripture: here; 1 Tim 3.1; 4.9; Tit 3.8; 2 Tim 2.11)

and worthy of all acceptation, (gen PAS + APODOCHE + AXZIOS = and worthy of unqualified acceptance)

that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; (Accus Pl HAMARTOLOS = sinful or sinning ones)

of whom I am (Pr Ac Ind EIMI = I keep on being)

chief. (PROTOS Pred Adj = foremost, most prominent in rank or degree, first place, a record holder)

1 Timothy 1:16

Howbeit (ALLA = nevertheless)

for this cause (DIA + Neu Sg Accus HOUTOS = because of this, for this reason)

I obtained mercy, (Ao Pas Ind ELEEO = having received mercy)

that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth (Ao Mid Subj ENDEIKNUMI = might demonstrate [something] by means of [someone]. Paul was a living demonstration of God's Grace. "might demonstrate Grace by myself, Paul")

all longsuffering, for a pattern (PROS + Accus HUPOTUPOSIS = for a prototype, as a model or example)

to them which should hereafter (Pr Ac Part MELLO = are about to be, are destined to become)

believe on him (EPI + locative AUTOS = in Him and only Him)

to life everlasting. (AIONIOS = eternal)

1 Timothy 1:17

Now unto the King eternal, (AION, Descr Gen Pl = of the Ages)

immortal, (APHTHARTOS Dat = immortal, incorruptable)

invisible, the only wise God, (MONOS Dat = unique One)

be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 1:18

This charge (PARAGGELIA, Accus Sg = command that must be obeyed)

I commit (PARATITHEMI, Pr Mid Ind = I am depositing)

unto thee, (SU Dat = with you and only you)

son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, (or "with reference to previous doctrines I communicated/ taught to you)

that thou by them (EN + Instrumental = by means of these same doctrines)

mightest war a good warfare; (Pr Mid Subj STRATEUO + STRATEIA + KALOS = might wage war honorably. The fight the Pastor engages in is not with his people, but against demonic forces and false doctrine that may invade his Church)

1 Timothy 1:19

Holding (Pr Ac Part ECHO = keep on having and holding)

faith, and a good (AGATHOS Accus Sg = good of intrinsic value)

conscience; which some (TIS = certain ones)

having put away (APOTHEO, Ao Mid Part = having pushed asise, repudiated, rejected)

concerning faith (PERI + Accus Art used as Pro HO + Accus Sg PISTIS = concerning their doctrine)

have made shipwreck:

1 Timothy 1:20

Of whom is (Pr Ac Ind EIMI = keeps on being)

Hymenaeus (Mentioned here and 2 Tim 2.17. He was a gossip, a maligner, and blinded by arrogance and evil)

and Alexander; (Mentioned here and 2 Tim 4.14. Alexander betrayed Paul to the Roman authorities, bringing him to trial. He also went before the court, perjuring himself in order to destroy Paul. He was Paul's "Judas Iscariot")

whom I have delivered (PARADIDOMAI, Ao Ac Ind = have delivered over once and for all)

unto Satan, that (HINA = in order that)

they may learn (Ao Pas Subj PAIDEUO = to train by discipline or pain, may be taught by whipping)

not to blaspheme. (BLASPHEMEO, Pr Ac Infin = to malign the character of God, blaspheme)

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