Timothy is a messenger of Paul's doctrine. The books 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy are mostly concerned with presentation of correct doctrine. We see Paul's first direction to Timothy in 1 Tim 1: 4 "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do." Therefore, that we can conclude that Timothy was a great student of Paul's teachings, but also he was clearly in need of Paul's continuing support to maintain correct doctrine.
Timothy must have been educated in Paul's teachings. Timothy was credited as the assistant author of the letters to the Corinthians and other Epistles, the greetings are "Paul and Timothy". 2 Cor 1, Phil 1:1, Col 1:1, 1 Thess 1:1, 2 Thess 1:1, Philemon …show more content…
We would expect then, that Timothy must been a capable evangelist. Timothy probably had a likable personality and approachable manner. Acts 16:3-4 "Paul wanted this man to go with him; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. 4 Now while they were passing through the cities, they were delivering the decrees which had been decided upon by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem, for them to observe." Timothy often joins Paul in the missionary field; carries messages and maintains connections to the churches when Paul cannot be …show more content…
We therefore assume that in contrast to Timothy, Titus had a stronger foundation in the doctrine from Paul. Titus was mature and capable to lead mature members of the church. Titus 2:1-2 "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience." Titus possessed organizational skills and the ability to select leadership. Titus 1:5 (NIV) "The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you."
Titus is more than teacher of doctrine, church administrator, exhorter of the faith; he has the same love for people as Paul. He was a generous man with his heart. 2 Cor 8:16 "But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you." Titus values the people of faith he serves. Paul states that Titus has even more care than he demonstrates outwardly. Titus 2 Chr 7:15 "And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him." Titus must have an exception burden on his heart for the
Timothy must have been educated in Paul's teachings. Timothy was credited as the assistant author of the letters to the Corinthians and other Epistles, the greetings are "Paul and Timothy". 2 Cor 1, Phil 1:1, Col 1:1, 1 Thess 1:1, 2 Thess 1:1, Philemon …show more content…
We would expect then, that Timothy must been a capable evangelist. Timothy probably had a likable personality and approachable manner. Acts 16:3-4 "Paul wanted this man to go with him; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. 4 Now while they were passing through the cities, they were delivering the decrees which had been decided upon by the apostles and elders who were in Jerusalem, for them to observe." Timothy often joins Paul in the missionary field; carries messages and maintains connections to the churches when Paul cannot be …show more content…
We therefore assume that in contrast to Timothy, Titus had a stronger foundation in the doctrine from Paul. Titus was mature and capable to lead mature members of the church. Titus 2:1-2 "But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience." Titus possessed organizational skills and the ability to select leadership. Titus 1:5 (NIV) "The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you."
Titus is more than teacher of doctrine, church administrator, exhorter of the faith; he has the same love for people as Paul. He was a generous man with his heart. 2 Cor 8:16 "But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you." Titus values the people of faith he serves. Paul states that Titus has even more care than he demonstrates outwardly. Titus 2 Chr 7:15 "And his inward affection is more abundant toward you, whilst he remembereth the obedience of you all, how with fear and trembling ye received him." Titus must have an exception burden on his heart for the