Lesson 3
Key Questions for Chapter 2
About prayer:
Why and for whom should we pray?
Who should pray?
About women:
How are women to show godliness
and reverence?
What is the role of women?
What role did/does culture play in
establishing doctrine?
Lesson 3--Slide 1
Outline of Chapter 2
Church Conduct and Church Officials
(Ch. 2-3)
Godliness and Reverence of Members
(2:1-15)
Qualifications of Bishops (3:1-7)
Qualifications of Deacons (3:8-13)
Admonition to Timothy: Establish Orderly
Conduct (3:14-16)
Lesson 3--Slide 2
Why and for whom should
we pray?
What kinds of expressions are Christians
exhorted to make to God?
(1 Tim 2:1 NKJV) Therefore I exhort first of all that
supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be
made for all men,
(Phil 4:6 NKJV) Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by
prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests
be made known to God;
Supplications--specific needs that are keenly felt
Prayers--general communications to God (Greek
words has root of “wish”)
Intercessions--prayers for others (e.g. “all men”)
Giving thanks--expressions of gratitude to God
Lesson 3--Slide 3
Why and for whom should
we pray?--Cont’d
What is one example of those for
whom Christians should pray?
(1 Tim 2:2 NKJV) for kings and all who are in
authority, ...
What is the ultimate purpose for that
prayer?
(1 Tim 2:2 NKJV) ... that we may lead a quiet and
peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
(1 Tim 2:3 NKJV) For this is good and acceptable in
the sight of God our Savior,
(1 Tim 2:4 NKJV) who desires all men to be saved and
to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Lesson 3--Slide 4
Why and for whom should
we pray?--Cont’d
For what kind of things did Paul pray?
For opportunities to teach and to do
well with the opportunities.
(2 Th 3:1-2 KJV) Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the
word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified,
even as it is with you: And that we may be delivered
from unreasonable and wicked men ....
(Col 4:3-4 NKJV) ... that God would open to us a door
for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ ... that I
may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
(Eph 6:18-19 NKJV) ... that utterance may be given to
me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known
the mystery of the gospel,
Lesson 3--Slide 5
Why and for whom should
we pray?--Cont’d
For what kinds of things did Paul pray?
--Cont’d
For the spiritual growth and godliness
of Christians.
(Col 1:9 NKJV) For this reason we also, since the day
we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that
you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all
wisdom and spiritual understanding;
(Col 1:10 NKJV) that you may walk worthy of the Lord,
fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and
increasing in the knowledge of God;
(Col 1:11 NKJV) strengthened with all might, according
to His glorious power, for all patience [steadfastness,
NASB; endurance, NIV] and longsuffering with joy;
Lesson 3--Slide 6
Why and for whom should
we pray?--Cont’d
For what kinds of things did Paul pray?
--Cont’d
For the spiritual growth and godliness
of Christians.--Cont’d
(2 Cor 13:7 2 NKJV) Now I pray to God that you do no
evil, … but that you should do what is honorable,
(Phil 1:9-10 NKJV) And this I pray, that your love may
abound still more and more in knowledge and all
discernment, that you may approve the things that are
excellent, that you may be sincere and without offense till
the day of Christ,
(1 Th 3:12-13 NKJV) And may the Lord make you
increase and abound in love to one another and to all,
just as we do to you, so that He may establish your hearts
blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the
coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.
Lesson 3--Slide 7
Why and for whom should
we pray?--Cont’d
What is the implication of verses 4
and 6 on Calvinism (Unconditional
Election/Limited Atonement)?
(1 Tim 2:3 NKJV) For this is good and acceptable in
the sight of God our Savior,
(1 Tim 2:4 NKJV) who desires all men to be saved
and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
(1 Tim 2:6 NKJV) who gave Himself a ransom for
all, to be testified in due time,
(2 Pet 3:9 NKJV) The Lord is not slack concerning
His promise, as some count slackness, but is
longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should
perish but that all should come to repentance.
Lesson 3--Slide 8
Why and for whom should
we pray?--Cont’d
Who is the Mediator between God and
men?
(1 Tim 2:5 NKJV) For there is one God and one
Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
In what way did Christ serve as mediator?
(1 Tim 2:5-6 NKJV) For there is one God and one
Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
who gave Himself a ransom for all, ….
What role does Christ now serve?
(Rom 8:34 NKJV) ... Christ who died, and furthermore
is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who
also makes intercession for us.
[A mediator makes peace; an intercessor relays
messages.] Lesson 3--Slide 9
Who should pray?
Who is to pray?
(1 Tim 2:8 NKJV) I desire therefore that the men
[a[ndra", males] pray everywhere, lifting
up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;
What is contrasted with the desire for
men to pray?
(1 Tim 2:11 NKJV) Let a woman learn in silence
with all submission.
[The role of women is considered
later in the chapter.]
Lesson 3--Slide 10
Who should pray?--Cont’d
With what attitude should men pray?
(1 Tim 2:8 NKJV) I desire therefore that the men pray
everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and
doubting;
In holiness
(James 4:8 NKJV) Draw near to God and He will draw near
to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your
hearts, you double-minded.
(Psa 24:3-4 NKJV) Who may ascend into the hill of the
LORD? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who
has clean hands and a pure heart, ….
In faith
(James 1:6-7 NKJV) But let him ask in faith, with no
doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea
driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man
suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord;
Lesson 3--Slide 11
How are women to show
godliness and reverence?
By their adornment and demeanor.
(1 Tim 2:9-10 KJV) … that women adorn themselves in
modest apparel, with shamefacedness
[aijdou`", reverence in Heb. 12:28] and
sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly
array; But (which becometh women professing godliness)
with good works.
Apparel that is modest
A demeanor that is reverent (respectful/
submissive) and soberminded (self-
controlled)
An appearance that is not showy
A lifestyle of good works
(1 Tim 2:15 NKJV) Nevertheless she will be saved in
childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness,
with self-control. Lesson 3--Slide 12
How are women to show
godliness and reverence?--Cont’d
By their submissiveness.
(1 Tim 2:11 NKJV) Let a woman learn in silence with all
submission.
(1 Tim 2:11 ASV) … learn in quietness with all subjection.
(1 Tim 2:11 NASB) ... quietly receive instruction with
entire submissiveness.
(1 Tim 2:12 NKJV) And I do not permit a woman to teach
or to have authority over a man, but to be in silence.
Why are women to be in a submissive
role to men?
(1 Tim 2:13-14 NKJV) For Adam was formed first,
then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman
being deceived, fell into transgression.
Lesson 3--Slide 13
What is the role of women?
What are the general roles for men
and women?
(Gen 3:16 NKJV) To the woman He said: “… I will
greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In
pain you shall bring forth children; Your desire shall be
for your husband, And he shall rule over you."
(Gen 3:17-19 NKJV) Then to Adam He said, ”… Cursed
is the ground for your sake; In toil you shall eat of it All
the days of your life. In the sweat of your face you shall
eat bread Till you return to the ground ..."
(1 Tim 2:15 NKJV) Nevertheless she will be saved in
childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness,
with self-control.
(1 Tim 5:14 NASB) Therefore, I want younger widows to
get married, bear children, keep house, and give the
enemy no occasion for reproach;
Lesson 3--Slide 14
What is the role of women?--
Cont’d
GENERAL PRINCIPLE
Relationship:
The head of woman is man. (I Cor. 11:3)
Reasons:
Adam formed first. (I Tim. 2:13)
Woman is from the man/for the man.
(I Cor. 11:8-9)
Adam was not deceived. (I Tim. 2:14)
[None is related to culture!]
Origin:
Man is to rule over woman. (Gen. 3:16)
Lesson 3--Slide 15
What is the role of women?--
Cont’d
APPLICATION
In the Home In the Assembly of
Obedient to husbands the Church
(Titus 2:1-5) Silence/not speak/
under obedience/
Submit/be subject to shame to speak
husbands (I Cor. 14:34-35)
(Eph. 5:22-24)
Be in subjection to Among Christian Men
husbands “Quietly”/subjection/
(I Pet. 3:1) not usurp/“quiet”
(I Tim. 2:11-12)
Lesson 3--Slide 16
What role did/does culture play
in establishing doctrine?
Which of the following best expresses
the influence of local cultural practices
on Christian doctrine?
Local cultural practices were bound on first-
century Christian as doctrine.
Local cultural practices were regulated by
Christian doctrine.
Christian doctrine is completely
independent of local cultural practices.
Christian doctrine represents the
unchanging will of God in the Christian era,
but within the limits of doctrine it is
sometimes necessary to let our actions be
influenced by local cultural practices so
that we do not offend others.
Lesson 3--Slide 17
What to Remember.
From Chapter 2
Prayers should have spiritual objectives.
Men should lead in praying.
Women should show godliness and
reverence by their dress, demeanor, and
good works.
Women are to be silent in assemblies of
the whole church and are not to lead
Christian men in spiritual activities at
any time.
Christian doctrine is not determined by
local customs.
Lesson 3--Slide 18