~Review Questions~
1st Timothy 5

1 Timothy Five gives instruction concerning how the "Saints" should minister to "other saints". Read Proverbs 6:6:16-19 and John 13:35. Explain what YOU think that these passages mean.



In 1 Timothy 5:1-2 saints are given instruction concerning how to treat what two groups of other believers?

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In 1 Timothy 5:3-10 we find that Paul addresses the issue of ministering to "Widows Indeed". Explain what is meant by "indeed".

 

 

Paul lists seven (7) qualifications of widows indeed in vss. 3-10. List them and give the verse.



In 1 Timothy 5:11-16 Paul gives instruction to ministering to "Younger Widows". Explain who these widows are and explain what Paul says about ministering to "younger widows."




1 Timothy 5:17-25 discusses a pastor’s relationship with "other Elders" within the 1st Century New Testament Church. Obviously there were sometimes more than one pastor. What two types of Elders were found in these churches? Read 1 Timothy 4:13-16 and 1 Cor. 2:28 and briefly describe the ministries of these two types of Elders.

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Read 1 Timothy 5:17-18. Explain what YOU think that these two verses mean. (Also read 1 Cor. 9:7-14)



Church Discipline is seldom practiced in New Testament churches today, and when it is, it is often practiced for the wrong reasons. Read 1 Tim. 5:19-21 and explain how that a Pastor is to be disciplined. (For other verses dealing with Biblical and proper Church Discipline read Matt. 18:15-18; Rom. 16:17-18; 1 Cor. 5; 2 Cor. 2:6-11; Gal. 6:1-3; 2 Thess. 3:6-16; 2 Tim. 2:23-26; Titus 3:10; 2 John 9-11)



There are six (6) criteria that churches should follow when disciplining Leaders of the church. Name them:



1 Tim. 5:22-25 gives instruction and guidance for the Selection of Leaders in the church. Explain what 1 Tim. 5:22.

 

Commentary for 1Timothy Chapter 6


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