Lessons from the Pastoral Epistles
Classes
Class 1: Saviour of man
The class explores the pastoral epistles, focusing on Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus. It emphasizes God as the Savior of all men and Christ as the means of salvation, highlighting the themes of divine sacrifice and salvation.
Class 2: My Own Son
The class discusses Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus, emphasizing their roles as spiritual sons and leaders of the Ecclesias. It highlights the importance of consistent behavior and teaching, exemplified by Timothy and Titus, and explores the principle of making decisions that are best for the truth.
Class 3: A Faithful Saying
The class explores the five 'faithful sayings' in the Pastoral Epistles, emphasizing their significance in the context of Paul's final teachings. It focuses on the themes of salvation, the atonement, and the importance of faith and obedience in the ecclesial community.
Class 4: According to godliness
The class focuses on the concept of godliness in the pastoral epistles, emphasizing the importance of manifesting godlikeness in daily life and ecclesial behavior. It highlights the manifestation of God in Christ and the need for believers to renounce their old ways to live according to godliness.
Class 5: Ready to be offered
The class focuses on 2 Timothy 4, emphasizing Paul's final instructions and his own example of faithfulness and perseverance despite suffering. It highlights the importance of enduring afflictions and maintaining godliness, drawing parallels to Christ's teachings and Stephen's martyrdom.