New Testament Survey Part 2: Session 7 Assignment on Pastoral Epistles

This homework assignment focuses on the Pastoral Epistles (1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus), delving into their practical and theological content. The assignment requires students to analyze Paul's counsel on church officers, public worship, treatment of various groups, and addressing false teachings. It examines the biographical context of the letters, the role of Timothy and Titus, and the qualifications for church leaders. The assignment also explores key doctrinal statements, instructions on conduct, and the dangers of attachment to wealth. Students are tasked with identifying Paul's instructions, challenges, and the overall message of the letters, providing a comprehensive understanding of their significance within the New Testament. The assignment covers topics such as the nature of the gospel, the importance of faith, and the responsibilities of believers.

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Session7
The Pastoral Epistles
Your reading for this session consists of the Pastoral Epistles (1,2 Timothy; Titus) and
Chapter 7 in your Textbook.
Write in your answers in the spaces provided.
1. Though the Pastoral Epistles deal at times with theology and contain some great
doctrinal statements, they are mainly practical. Paul gives counsel on such things as
thequalificationof church officers, the proper way to conduct publicworship, the
treatment of various groups within the church, and the best way to deal with
falseteaching. These three letters belong to the period at the close of Paul’s life.
2. As they stand, the biographical details in the Pastoral Epistles cannot be fitted into the
framework of the narrative in the Book of the actsnarrative. Paul's movements
reflected in these Epistles must, therefore, have occurred after his
imprisonmentmentioned in Rome (cf Acts 28:16-31). This means, then, that he was
releasedand was involved in further activity in the eastern Mediterranean. 2 Timothy is
best understood as having been written during a second easternMediterraneanin Rome
(2 Timothy 1:16,17; 2:9).
3. See 1 Timothy 1-6.
a) Where was Timothy and what was his assignment (1:3-5, 18-20)?
Timothy was at Lystra in the Roman province of Galatia.
His first assignment was to deal with false teaching and supervise the public
worship and appointment of the church leaders.
b) i) Paul’s mention of the gospel with which he has been entrusted (1:11)
Immediately reminds him of what that gospel meant in his own experience (1:12-
17). For what does he give thanks?
According to the in this document, it basically shows that Paul is a traveler and
need to complete his assignment so that Paul take Timothy to assist with him.
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ii) Write out the verse that expresses Christ’s mission in entering the
world, and Paul’s own estimate of himself.
In that case, Paul estimate himself is to assist with Timothy as he can start his
new assignment as soon as possible.
c) What is the first duty Paul lays upon Timothy (2:1,2)?
The first duty of Paul is that to convert into Timothy and take Timothy with him
on his travels.
d) What key truths of the Christian faith form the basis for praying with
confidence (2:3-6)?
Loyal, trusted and beloved associate is the keys of the Christian faith.
e) Paul sets out the qualities of character required of those who aspire to the office of
Pastoral Epistles_(3:1-7), and of those who seek to serve the local church as
________responsibilities________(3:8-13). We cannot be sure whether verse 11
refers to deacons’ wives or to deaconesses.
f) What is Paul’s purpose in writing to Timothy (3:14,15)?
As Paul was mentoring the Timothy so that when he could not be with him at that time
to maintain him he wrote a letter that he could mention that how to select pastors and
deacons and also the encouragement of the past and the future responsibilities.
g) In what respects was the false teaching condemned by Paul (4:1-5) a
perversion of the Christian faith?
In order to avoid stop false teaching, they recommend supervising the public worship
and appointment to the church leaders.
h) List the things Timothy is told to do and to avoid in order to be ‘a good
minister of Christ Jesus’ (4:6-16
Deal with encouragement, need to deal with stop false teaching and have faith on
Jesus’s son.
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i)_____Paul gives instructions about ministry to various groups in the church,
namely:
i) Thessalonians,(5:1,2)
ii) Corinthians, (5:3-16)
Iii) Colossians (5:17-22)
iv) Philippians (6:1,2)
j) In 6:3-5, 20-21, what characteristics of false teachers are mentioned?
The mentioned characteristics are supervised the public worship and appointment
of church leaders.
k) i) What are the dangers of attachment to wealth (6:6-10, 17-19; cf Luke
12:15-21)?
The danger attachment to wealth is that Paul urges the Corinthians and not to put
him at ease and also not to despise him.
ii) What is the proper attitude to, and use of, material possessions?
The proper attitude must contain Gentile controversies, patience, and loyalty.
l) ThePaul challenge is the to the man of God is just that the human need to build
up their strength and the faith on the god
l) What is Paul’s challenge to Timothy as a ‘man of God’ (6:11-14)?
The Paul challenge is the man of God is just that the human need to build up their
strength and the faith on the god.
4. See Titus 1-3
a) What was Paul’s relation to Titus (1:4)?
Titus was one of Paul's companions in whom he placed great trust.
B) Titus was in Crete.
Titus task is calling for great tact and strength of character.
c) What indications are there that this assignment was a difficult one (1:10-14)?
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The indications are -Titus made a test case but was not compelled to be circumcised,
later he seems to be a stronger and personality that Timothy, and also Paul describe him
"partner and fellow worker.
d) The qualifications for an elder (or overseer) given here (1:6-9) are
comparable with those given at 1 Timothy 3:1-7. List the qualifications given
here.
There is different kind of qualification are required such as humanity, mankind,
honesty, faith, love, and respect.
e) Chapter 2:1-10 contains instructions governing the conduct of various groups
within the Christian community:
i) Strength__________________(v 2) ii) loyalty__________________(v 3)
iii) Respect________________(vv 4,5) iv) humanity________________(v 6)
v) Faith on god____________(vv 7,8) vi) honesty______________(vv 9,10)
f) Having outlined the conduct he wants to see in believers, Paul goes back to the
basis of it all (2:11-15).
i) What effect is ‘the grace of God’ intended to have on believers’ conduct
(vv 12,13)?According to author effect, the grace of God is basically that if people
build up their faith on God and also faith in the mankind then the effect must be
well. If the dishonesty and the positivity change then the effect of mankind is not
that great.
ii) What is Titus’ responsibility (v 15)?
Titus responsibility was that he needs to make a test case and successfully
completed. After that, he also needs to rectify certain matters.
g) What obligations do we have to the State and to people generally (3:1,2)?
The obligation of people generally has the trust issue and loyalty, humanity etc.
h) What twofold awareness about ourselves should inspire such conduct (3:3-
7)?
The two-fold awareness about the positivity, believe in themselves, belief in god.
i)____Chapter 3:4-7 is Paul’s second classic summary of Christian doctrine in this
letter (cf 2:11-14).
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i) Upon what attributes of God is our salvation based (vv 4,5)?
The attributes of God salvation is awareness of the health issue, positivity stressed
and the faith on Jesus as Jesus Christ is the son of God.
ii) How did this salvation become ours (vv 5,6)?
The salvation of the human is just they must be loyal, and be very faithful to each other.
iii) What, therefore, does the Christian now possess, and to what can he look forward
(v 7)?
The Christian process must be done after dealing with the positivity, faith in God and
also be the honesty.
j) How should true faith express itself (3:8)?
The true faith expresses itself when it becomes to the faith and also the trust.
k) Titus is to Gentilefoolish controversies, because they are Paul and Barnabas .People
who propagate error and thus promote dissension are to be strongeronce or twice, and
after that left to themselves (3:9,10).
5. See 2 Timothy 1-4.
a) What indications are there that Paul and Timothy had close ties (1:1-7)?
The indication basically shows that Paul wants to take Timothy to assist with him and
travel with him. According to the Timothy is also shows that he also wants to travel
with as he wanted to start his mission as soon as possible.
b) Identify Paul’s three commands to Timothy (1:8-14).
i) Have patience toward the work.
ii) Have faithful to god
iii) Stay positive and strong at any situation
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c) Paul gives a brief summary of the gospel he was appointed to preach, and for
which he has suffered. But he is not ashamed. What is the source of his
confidence (1:9-12)?
Paul gives a brief summary of the gospel as he travels all the places and also
gathers a different kind of information. So that he knows better than anyone has.
d) Despite the repudiation of Paul by some (1:15), Onesiphorus is warmly
commended (1:16-18). What for?
According to the author, the Paul is much more experienced of anyone have. As
he wants to travel with Timothy so that he can start his own mission as soon as
possible.
e) Paul’s concern for the transmission of the faith in its purity emerges (2:1,2).
What is Timothy told to do?
According to the author, Paul said about the faith of God, also spread the mankind
towards humanity.
f) Paul borrows illustrations from three different spheres of human endeavor
(2:3-6).
i) What are they?
a) Faithful
b) Honesty
c) Mankind
ii) What point is he trying to illustrate?
In order to illustrate that the author wants to spread the mankind
g) From what truths is Timothy to draw strength and inspiration in the pursuit
of his task (2:8,9; cf Romans 1:3,4)?
According to the author, the positivity comes from the god, in order to god
human need to faith on the mankind and also need to stay positive.
h) As a ‘workman approved by God’ Timothy must do three things, namely:
I) Trust____________________________________________________ (2:14-16);
ii) Honesty_________________________________________________ (2:20-22);
iii) Faithfull_________________________________________________(2:24-26).
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i) Paul is no idealist, ignoring the depths to which human nature can sink (3:1-9).
“Janes and Jambres” (v 8) are not named in the Old Testament, but Jewish
tradition names them as the Pharaoh’s magicians who opposed Moses (Exodus
7:11). What activities must Timothy watch out for (vv 6,7)?
Paul wanted to travel with Timothy to assist his. So that he went to Timothy and
take him as an assistant so that he also can know about the missions.
J) Timothy’s life as a Christian
Timothy transforms himself as a Christian and also started faith in god. He also
starts believing on Jesus as Jesus is a son of the God.
k) What makes the Scriptures unique, and in what ways are they profitable
(3:16,17)?
According to the author, Paul wanted Timothy with his travel life as he wanted to
assist with him.
l) What is the substance of Paul’s solemn charge to Timothy (4:1-2,5)?
According to the author, Paul wanted to spread the love and the humanity of
mankind and also build up the trust.
m) What obstacles to the ministry of the Word can Timothy expect in the future
(4:3,4)?
According to the author, Timothy wanted to travel with Paul as he wants to start
his own mission as soon as possible.
n) What gives added urgency to Paul’s charge (4:6)?
In this case, Paul added urgency like faith on god, build up the trust issue etc.
o) Paul can look back with satisfaction on a life of devoted service to his Master
(4:7; cf 2:5). What awaits him (4:8)?
According to the author, Timothy wants to travel with the Paul as he wants to
travel own and start his mission as soon as possible.
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Application Questions
The focus in this module is on the truth about God, our world and ourselves as we discover it
in scripture. However, truth always needs to be applied, so review the lesson for this session
and see what principles fit with your life. (Space is provided for comments on more than one,
but this will get you started.) For example:
What aspects can inform your praise and prayers?
According to the author the prayer basically on the god and the faith on the mankind
What encouragements do you see?
In this document, it shows that Paul wants to travel with Timothy to assist his and also
shows that to build up the faith on the mankind.
What warnings can you recognize?
In order to this case study, the warning must be on dishonesty and also the positivity.
What promises can you claim?
According to the author, it refers that the loyalty must is built during this type situation
also have the patience to mankind.
Now try to answer the following quiz questions
without referring to any other resources.
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Quiz
Fill in the blanks:
1. Though the Pastoral Epistles contain some doctrinal gems, they deal mainly with
theologymatters.
2. The difficulty of taking Paul’s movements in the Pastoral Epistles and fitting them
within the framework of the narrative in imprisonment implies a period of further
activity following his imprisonmentmentioned in Rome.
3. At the time Paul wrote to him, Timothy was ministering in the city of Colossae.
4. God’s desire that all men be saved is matched by His provision of Christ Jesus, the only
honesty between God and men, who gave himself as amankind for all.
5. In 1 Timothy, Paul sets out the qualifications for those who aspire to the office of
positivityand for those who want to serve as faithful.
6. Titus was ministering on the island of Nicopolos when Paul wrote to him.
7. In contrast to the work of false teachers, Titus must teach conduct that is in accord with
Timothy
8. “Do your best to present yourself to God as one supervise theworship, a church
leader who has no need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of fake
teaching (2 Timothy 2:15).
9. Paul solemnly charges Timothy to Paul the Word, and to be ready to do so on all
occasions, favourable or otherwise.
10. Having finished the race and having kept the faith, Paul looks forward confidently to
being awarded the face of approaching by the Lord.
Check your answers at the back of the Workbook.
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Session 8
The Suffering Church
Yourreading for this session is the First Epistle of Peter, and Chapter 8 of your Textbook.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
1. See 1 Peter 1:1-12
a) Who is the author, and in what terms does he refer to himself (1:1; 5:1)?
The author of the Suffering Church is Peter. The author also refers to himself as
an apostle and the basis of Catholic tradition the epistle has been held in the
Rome.
b) Consult a map of New Testament times to see where the original recipients of
this letter were located. (You may find one in a study Bible or internet).
According to Peter’s identifies o mature enough and faith in life.
c) What event forms the basis of the Christian’s ‘living hope’ (1:3)?
The even forms are the basis in- spiritual of God, belief in God, Jesus Christ as a
son of God.
d) What three qualities belong to the inheritance kept for those who have been
‘born anew’ to this ‘living hope’ (1:4)?
i) Blessed with the god,
ii) Lord is their strength.
iii) There is the strength of Holy Spirit.
e) Not only is the Christian's inheritance kept, so also is the (1:5). By what, and
on what condition?
The only condition of Christian's inheritance is to faith in God and also faith on Jesus as
Jesus is the son of God.
f) Peter speaks of the ‘trials’ his readers may encounter. Though rarely
welcomed and often painful, what purpose do they serve (1:6,7)?
The purpose of they do serve is to believe on themselves and need to faith in mankind.
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g) What are the two consequences of faith in the unseen Christ (1:8,9)?
Faith in holy spirit, Jesus Christ as he is son of God.
h) In verses 10-12, Peter’s point is that the salvation now revealed had already been
anticipated by the ____ possibly delay__, though they did not always fully
understand the significance of what they uttered.
2. See 1 Peter 1:13-2:3
a) The author gives three reasons why Christians should strive to be holy,
namely:
i) The Alexandrian____________________________________________(1:14-16)
ii) The Western _______________________________________________(1:17)
iii) Mankind_________________________________________________(1:18,19)
b) Peter identifies an essential ingredient of the holy life (1:22). What is it?
According to Peter’s identifies o mature enough and faith in life.
c) i) What part does the ‘word of God’ play in this connection (1:22-25)?
The only connection of thegod and mankind is that the belief on each other and
has faith or loyalty and the honesty
ii) How is this ‘word’ identified in the passage (1:25)?
The word basically refers to the whole world as this document is basically on the
mankind, humanity and the loyalty
d) Peter’s mention of the ‘word of God’ (1:23) prompts him to quote from the
Old Testament (1:24,25). From what passage is he quoting, and what is the
point of the quotation?
In this passage, the word of god refers the JesusChrist as Jesus is a son of the god.
e) What sins get in the way of Christian love and fellowship, and how must they
be dealt with (2:1)?
The Christian deal with the fellowship as the Christian believes in their Jesus
Christ and the author of the story also converted into the Christian.
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f) The new life imparted by the Word (1:23) is also nourished by it (2:2). What
must the Christian do if he wants to grow spiritually?
The author of the story also converted himself into a Christian and the fellowship
of the author also converted them into Catholic religion as they love each other
and also a belief on their god.
3. See 1 Peter 2:4-10
a) What pictures does Peter use to describe the church (2:5)?
The marks of the people author refer to describe the church,
b) To those who believe, Jesus is the ‘living stone’ (2:4) from whom they
derive their life (2:6,7). But why is He a stumbling block to others (2:8)?
Those who believe in " living stone " actually believe in the god also the Jesus
Christ as they believe Jesus Christ is the son of the God.
c) Compare 2:9 with Exodus 19:5,6. Peter draws upon Old Testament phrases
to describe the kind of company that believers in Christ become. He thus
shows how the church has inherited thetraditionenjoyed by ancient Israel.
But what is the church’s responsibility?
The church responsibility is basically to spread love between mankind. The church
responsibility is basically to spread love between mankind. As people believes that God
will save them in every stage of life and have faith in God.
d) The ideas of 2:10 come from Hosea 1:8-10; 2:23. The church deserves no more
praise from God than Hosea’s erring wife did, but now it has received _prejudices
4. See 1 Peter 2:11-3:12
a) Peter addresses his readers as “aliens and strangers in the world” (2:11 NIV;
cf 1:1; Philippians 3:20; Hebrews 11:13). What three reasons does he give for them
to live self-disciplined lives (2:11,12)?
I) Faith in god
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