Qualities of Helpers, Phil 2:19-30

Qualities of Helpers Phil 2: 19-30 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO There are two men in Phil 2 that were excellent helpers to Paul in his ministry.  When Paul wrote about them in Phil 2:19-30, he included remarks about their qualities.  We should identify and comment on these qualities because these are the kinds of things you […]

#1 Bevans Welder – A Good Timothy, 2 Tim 2:2

Timothy was able to learn from Paul because he listened, he discerned, and he committed what he learned to others. In 2 Tim 2:2, Paul gave instructions to Timothy on how to pass on to others what he had received from Paul.   When Paul met Timothy, he was already a disciple and he was […]

Teaching Timothy, 2 Tim 3:10

Christians, young in the Lord, often learn from more mature Christians.  So, mature Christians must be like Paul if they are going to teach a young man like Timothy.  “Timothy” is going to check you out to be sure you are worth following.  In 2 Tim 3:10, Paul wrote, “”But thou hast fully known my […]

Paul’s Closing Remarks 1 Cor 16:1-24

Paul’s Closing Remarks 1 Cor 16:1-24 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the final chapter of 1 Corinthians, Paul deals with the following: The collection for the saints – 1 Cor 16:1-4 – many saints in Jerusalem were poor.  Gal 2:10 remember them.  Rom 15:25-28 Paul took the gift.  2 he gave instructions about the collection like […]

Introduction to Timothy

Introduction to Timothy 1 Tim. 1 1-2 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO First Timothy is an epistle written by Paul to Timothy.  Together with 2 Timothy and Titus, these epistles comprise a segment of Paul’s epistles known as the Pastoral Epistles.  They are written to give instruction to men Paul trained in the ministry.  We begin our […]

Helpers in the Ministry, Phil 2:19-22

 Philippians 2:19-22 Helpers in the Ministry CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Two of Paul’s greatest helpers in the ministry were Timothy and Epaphroditus.  Timothy was such a good help to him because: He was likeminded – v.20 – a good helper in the ministry has to have the same mindset as the man with whom he is […]