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After a standard opening sequence of greetings and thanksgiving, Paul jumps into a section of generalized statements about the Gospel and ministry. There are several profound theological truths in 2 Timothy 1:5-14 that exist underneath the surface. We will address two here namely: the home as a root and sanctuary of Gospel ministry and the … Continue reading “2 Timothy 1:1-14 Commentary by John Frederick”

The passage 1 Timothy 6:6-19 deals with true riches. It consists of two main paragraphs: First, the author describes behavior that provides contentment and mentions things that lead to temptation. Second, he gives further ethical advice, which he labels “the good fight of faith” (6:12). Usually, Bible passages about material wealth cause some amount of … Continue reading “1 Timothy 6:6-19 Commentary by Christian A. Eberhart”

The lesson today skips over the extensive discussion of roles in the church and takes up (after a denunciation of those who teach false doctrine, revisiting a topic from the beginning of chapter 4) the question of discipleship and wealth.1   The reading selects a sort of ethical inclusio, wherein the letter initiates the question of … Continue reading “1 Timothy 6:6-19 Commentary by A.K.M. Adam”

This week’s passage picks up and sustains the theological grounding of the offer of free grace for all (regardless of whether all receive that grace), and situates it in a practical context. That context appears in the opening admonition that “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are … Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:1-7 Commentary by A.K.M. Adam”

The passage in 1 Timothy 2:1-7 consists of two units. First, the author requests prayer for those in leadership positions. Second, the author makes the theological statement that there is only one God, and that Jesus Christ is a mediator and saved humans through his atoning death. 1 Timothy 2:1 starts with the words “first … Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:1-7 Commentary by Christian A. Eberhart”

The “Pauline” biography continues this week. Last week, the author of 1 Timothy drew upon Paul’s call as an introduction to the letter. Now, he will once again draw upon Paul’s story to conclude a point rather than introduce it. In addition, 1 Timothy draws us to the heights of power in a world dominated … Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:1-7 Commentary by Eric Barreto”

Probably the first thing to be said about preaching from one of the letters whose Pauline authorship is disputed is, “Hardly ever should the question of disputed authorship come up in the sermon.” Disputes about authorship are technical exercises among scholars, and their role in building up the Body of Christ is strictly incidental. All … Continue reading “1 Timothy 1:12-17 Commentary by A.K.M. Adam”

First Timothy provides guidance for church life; hence, this letter is counted among the Pastoral Epistles. Central to its message is the grace of God and the salvation through Jesus Christ. Much, of course, can be said about the two concepts of grace and salvation that permeate both parts of the Christian Bible. In the … Continue reading “1 Timothy 1:12-17 Commentary by Christian A. Eberhart”

These verses tell a story of conversion and of transformation, of a life renewed by the inexhaustible love and grace of God. It is a beautiful story, a story that could inspired renewed faith in any who might read it and sense the power of God’s grace to change an enemy into a friend. And … Continue reading “1 Timothy 1:12-17 Commentary by Eric Barreto”

The epistle for this last proper of the church year is concerned with the life of local Christian communities, and in a thoroughly down-to-earth way: we live by faith, but we live the life of faith with our feet firmly planted on planet earth. And here on earth, even Christians need to work so that … Continue reading “2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Commentary by Sally A. Brown”