1 & 2 Timothy and Titus: To Guard the Deposit

by Hughes, R. Kent

• ISBN13: 9781581341751
• ISBN10: 158134175X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-06-26
• Publisher: Good News Pub

Summary

There are substantial reasons to be energized by the prospect of studying the Pastoral letters of Paul. Between them they teach the proper ordering of the church (1 Timothy), present a developed challenge to all who call themselves disciples of Christ (2 Timothy), and suggest God's plan and priorities for mature ministry (Titus)--all so that the Lord may be most glorified.Whether you are corporately or privately concerned about the church's--or every Christian's--role and responsibility to communicate the truth of the gospel in this diverse and pluralistic society, the Pastorals offer great perspective. They remind us that, like Timothy, we are to guard what has been entrusted to our care. To fight the good fight. And to keep preaching the Word.A well-ordered church, a clearly called and mature leadership with its priorities straight, and a body of believers committed to living a godly life in Christ are key to people being saved and coming to the knowledge of the truth. Through the apostle's words and the commentators' insights here, we gain an understanding of what God requires of those who would lead in the local church, as well as those who would be led. Embracing grace, loving godliness, and sharing Christ were not just charges to the early believers, and are not solely the responsibility of pastors, deacons, and elders in the church. They are exhortations for any of us who call ourselves disciples of Christ today.

Author Biography

Bryan Chapell served as a pastor for several years before joining the faculty at Covenant Theological Seminary in 1985 and being appointed its president in 1994 R. Kent Hughes is senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and earned his D. Min. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	11	(13)
A Word to Those Who Preach the Word	13	(4)
1 Timothy
Greetings to All	17	(8)
The Wrong Use of the Law	25	(8)
The Proper Use of the Law	33	(8)
Gratitude for Grace	41	(8)
Fighting the Good Fight	49	(8)
Praying and Living for the Gospel	57	(8)
Living out God's Order	65	(10)
The Good Elders	75	(8)
The Good Deacons	83	(6)
The Church's Conduct and Confession	89	(8)
Bless God's Good Creation	97	(8)
Pursuing Godliness	105	(8)
Succeeding in Ministry	113	(8)
Relating and Leading	121	(8)
Regarding Leaders	129	(8)
Regarding Servitude	137	(6)
Apostasy Analyzed: A Warning	143	(8)
A Charge to the Man of God	151	(8)
Closing Words to the Rich and Their Leader	159	(10)
2 Timothy
Ministry: Retrospect and Reality	169	(8)
Stand Tall, Suffer, and Keep the Faith	177	(8)
Mercy to the Merciful	185	(6)
On Guarding the Gospel	191	(8)
The Essential Memory	199	(8)
Handling God's Word	207	(8)
For Noble Purposes	215	(6)
Hearts of Darkness	221	(8)
Remembrance and Continuance	229	(6)
Continue in the Word	235	(6)
Preach the Word	241	(8)
Paul's Terminal Perspectives	249	(8)
Tough Friends for Tough Times	257	(8)
Final Confidence	265	(10)
3 Titus
A Greeting of Grace	275	(16)
Leading by Example	291	(16)
Leading by Contrast	307	(16)
Community Grace	323	(14)
``Intolerant'' Grace	337	(16)
Priorities of Grace	353	(13)
Notes	366	(27)
Scripture Index	393	(10)
General Index	403	(5)
Index of Sermon Illustrations	408	(8)
About the Book Jacket	416