Paul's final letters from prison before his death in 66ad

Session 8 – Paul’s 4th missionary journey and final letters from prison written before his death in 66 they are the "Pastoral Epistles"

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I Timothy
Timothy is referred to in Acts16:1 when Paul was traveling through Antioch, Iconium and Lystra. His mother was a Jewess and his father a Greek. He and his family were converts to Christianity. Timothy later becomes a disciple of Paul and traveled with him. He was also someone who visited various churches in Paul’s place, especially Ephesus. He was a young overseer of the church. Paul writes these “Pastoral Epistles” from his second imprisonment as his final instructions to Timothy before his death under Nero in Rome where Paul is beheaded as a Roman citizen.
Paul wrote to Timothy to give him advice about how to deal with false teachings. “Pray for those in authority.” “There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus”. Paul makes comments about a woman’s conduct and role in the church. Chapter 3 talks about qualifications to be an overseer (bishop) or a deacon of the church. In 3:15 it states that the “Church is the Pillar and Ground of Truth.” Chapter 4 begins with Paul warning about signs of the “latter days” that there will be a falling away from the faith. Chapter 5 begins with instructions on how to deal with various people in the church. Chapter 6 gives further instruction on how to deal with various people and situations.

II Timothy
This letter has more of a sober tone because it is Paul’s last letter to Timothy. Paul is encouraging Timothy to not be timid and to endure hardships as a good soldier. He also tells him to diligently study the scriptures.
Chapter 3 talks about the “last days.” In 3:16 Paul states that "all scripture is given by inspiration of God." In chapter 4 Paul reflects on his ministry and encourages Timothy to teach sound doctrine and to do the work of an Evangelist. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Therefore there is awaiting me a crown of righteousness.”

Titus
Titus was a gentile convert. He was with Paul from the beginning of his ministry and during the debate about circumcision of gentile believers. It was written during the time I Timothy was written. Titus needed advice on how to deal with those who still didn’t accept the authority of an uncircumcised gentile and how to handle false teaching. Paul also told him what qualifications leaders of the church should have and how believers should conduct themselves.

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