1 and 2 Timothy: Encouragement for Church Leaders

MacArthur New Testament Commentary Series

by John F. MacArthur Jr.

Timothy was a close associate of Paul who was facing problems within the church that he was leading in Ephesus. In these personal letters, Paul gives practical pastoral instruction to his protégé, highlighting godliness and holy living to help Timothy fulfill his calling and effectively carry out his important tasks in the church. “Let no one despise your youth,” Paul encouraged, “but be an example to believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12).

Paul’s gentle encouragement in these letters challenges Timothy to persevere in his faith—a faith that might have been weakening under the pressure of the church and the persecution of the world. Paul’s godly counsel was helpful not only to Timothy, a first-century Christian leader, but is also helpful to each of us as believers today.

The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur.

124 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 1995

About the author

John F. MacArthur, Jr. was a United States Calvinistic evangelical writer and minister, noted for his radio program entitled Grace to You and as the editor of the Gold Medallion Book Award-winning MacArthur Study Bible. MacArthur was a fifth-generation pastor, a popular author and conference speaker, and served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California beginning in 1969, as well as President of The Master’s College (and the related Master’s Seminary) in Santa Clarita, California.

Reviews

[Joleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful resource for Bible study leaders.

[Patricia L Kerr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good questions

Very helpful in studying through Timothy 1&2. Provided background and keys to understanding text. The questions helped to further the insight.

[Vaughn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a solid, well-balanced study. The commentary was a bit weak, but overall, quite good and well worth the price.

[Mikeal Peterman]

Got partly though and never finished but desire to