PAUL PASTORAL LETTER

LEANING GOD’S PEOPLE CLOSER TO HIM

Pastoral Letters (Epistles)

 1 and 2 Timothy
 Titus

Various Leadership Roles in Paul’s Letters

 Pastor- in Greek word it’s called Poimen, refers to the shepherding role
of church leaders.
 Bishop- in Greek word it’s called Episkopos, often translated to
overseer or church leader.
 Elder- in Greek word it’s called Presbuteros, that means elder or leader.

Three Themes for Pastoral Qualifications

1. Godly Behavior- a leader must have a proven pattern of godly behavior.
- the Greek word Anegkletos, translated blameless or
above reproach, is used to describe the lifestyle of an elder.
2. Commitment to Family- marriage is a proving ground for leading the
church.
3. Selflessness- “The call to shepherd a church is a call to pour in others”

NOT SELFISH SELFLESS

• Not arrogant • Hospitable
• Not hot-tempered • Loving goodness
• Not a drunk • Sensible, righteous,
holy
• Not a bully • Self-controlled
• Not greedy • Holding to the
faithfulness of God’s
word.

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 1 & 2 TIMOTHY:
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PASTORS AND
CHURCHES

 Timothy- he is portrayed as a godly leader. He’s son of a Greek

father and Jewish mother.
 Eunice- mother of Timothy, she is the one who taught him the
scriptures.
 Paul- he is the one who wrote both the 1 and 2 Timothy books.

FIRST (1) TIMOTHY

 A guidebook for young church leaders.
 Paul encourages Timothy to “Fight well and cling to your Faith”
 Leading a church is difficult and comes with many ups and
downs.
 What we believe will determine our behavior.
 Paul encourages Timothy to “Fight the good fight for the true
faith”.
 Not every potential battle in the church is worth fighting. The
good fight is the one protecting the doctrine of the church.

Warnings and Specific Directions of Paul to Timothy

 Paul Warns against False Teaching (1 Timothy 1)
 Paul Gives Directions for the Church (1 Timothy 2-3)
 Paul Gives Directions for the Pastor (1 Timothy 4-6)

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SECOND (2) TIMOTHY
 To inspire both the pastor and the church to endure through
persecution and persevere for the glory of God.
 The theme of 2 Timothy book is endurance.
 A pastors priority is to remain loyal to the Gospel of Jesus above
anything else.
 Be a faith contender and not a religious pretender.

Structure of the Book follows Paul Admonitions to Timothy

 Be Loyal (2 Timothy 1:1-18)
 Be Strong (2 Timothy 2:1-13)
 Be True (2 Timothy 2:14-19)
 Be Pure (2 Timothy 2:20-26)
 Be Firm (2 Timothy 3:1-9)
 Be Wise (2 Timothy 3:10-17)
 Be Persistent (2 Timothy 4:1-22)

TITUS: GOOD WORKS FOR GOD’S GLORY

 Titus- he is a gentile and one of Paul’s companions.
 This book stresses the connection of pastors to churches.
 A healthy relationship between shepherds and churches primes
God’s people for good works in their communities.
 Good works, it is the prevalent theme of this book. Examples
are by doing good works, being eager to do good works, being
ready to do good works, and devoting oneself to good works.
 In a culture marked by corruption, greed and excess, the church
is called to respond with generosity and sacrifice.

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The Flow Structure of Titus Book
 Good Pastors of the Church (Titus 1)
 Good Teaching in the Church (Titus 2)
 Good Works of the Believers (Titus 3)

CONCLUSION:
 Healthy pastors protect the church from false teaching, lead
the church closer to God and compel the church to fulfill the
great commission.
 Healthy churches respond to good shepherding and equip all
generations for God’s work.