Paul for Everyone: The Pastoral Letters

by Wright, Tom

• ISBN13: 9780664227944
• ISBN10: 0664227945
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

Writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us to see the pastoral nature of these letters. Paul is anxious to see that those who profess the faith should allow the gospel to transform the whole of their lives, right down to the deepest part of their personality, and is concerned that every teacher of the faith should know how to build up the community in mutual support, rather than tearing it apart through the wrong sort of teaching and behavior.Tom Wright has undertaken a tremendous task: to provide guides to all the books of the New Testament, and to include in them his own translation of the entire text. Each short passage is followed by a highly readable discussion, with background information, useful explanations and suggestions, and thoughts as to how the text can be relevant to our lives today. A glossary is included at the back of the book. The series is suitable for group study, personal study, or daily devotions.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
1 TIMOTHY
1 Timothy 1.1-7 True Teaching about the Truth	3	(4)
1 Timothy 1.8-11 The Purpose of the Law	7	(4)
1 Timothy 1.12-17 Paul as an Example of God's Saving Grace	11	(3)
1 Timothy 1.18-20 The Battle of Faith	14	(3)
1 Timothy 2.1-7 The First Rule: Prayer for the World	17	(4)
1 Timothy 2.8-15 Women Must Be Allowed to Be Learners	21	(6)
1 Timothy 3.1-7 The Character of a Bishop	27	(5)
1 Timothy 3.8-13 The Character of Deacons	32	(5)
1 Timothy 3.14-16 The Mystery of Godliness	37	(4)
1 Timothy 4.1-5 Beware of False Teaching!	41	(4)
1 Timothy 4.6-10 Get into Training!	45	(4)
1 Timothy 4.11-16 Pay Attention to Yourself and Your Teaching	49	(4)
1 Timothy 5.1-8 Human Families and God's Family	53	(4)
1 Timothy 5.9-16 Widows	57	(4)
1 Timothy 5.17-25 Elders	61	(4)
1 Timothy 6.1-5 Slaves, Masters and Sound Teaching	65	(4)
1 Timothy 6.6-10 Godliness and Contentment	69	(3)
1 Timothy 6.11-16 The King's Royal Appearing	72	(4)
1 Timothy 6.17-21 What to Do with Money	76	(7)
2 TIMOTHY
2 Timothy 1.1-7 Rekindle the Gift!	83	(4)
2 Timothy 1.8-14 Don't Be Ashamed!	87	(4)
2 Timothy 1.15-18 Foes and Friends	91	(5)
2 Timothy 2.1-7 Conditions of Service	96	(4)
2 Timothy 2.8-13 God's Word Is Not Tied Up	100	(5)
2 Timothy 2.14-19 Foolish Words and the Word of Truth	105	(4)
2 Timothy 2.20-26 Vessels for God's Use	109	(4)
2 Timothy 3.1-9 Opponents of the Truth	113	(5)
2 Timothy 3.10-17 Continue in the Scriptures!	118	(5)
2 Timothy 4.1-5 Judgment Is Coming - So Get On with Your Work	123	(4)
2 Timothy 4.6-8 Waiting for the Crown	127	(3)
2 Timothy 4.9-22 Come to Me Soon	130	(9)
TITUS
Titus 1.1-4 God's Revealed Plan	139	(4)
Titus 1.5-9 Appointing Elders	143	(3)
Titus 1.10-16 The Problems in Crete	146	(4)
Titus 2.1-10 Commands to Households	150	(5)
Titus 2.11-15 Grace, Hope and Holiness	155	(4)
Titus 3.1-8a God's Kindness and Generosity - and Ours	159	(3)
Titus 3.8b-15 Watch Out for Disputes and Divisions	162	(5)
Glossary	167