Paul begins his first letter to Timothy refuting those who taught salvation through the law.
1 Timothy 2
Paul provides instructions for public worship, including prayer and the role of women.
1 Timothy 3
Paul gives Timothy the qualifications for pastors and deacons.
1 Timothy 4
Paul addresses false teaching in Ephesus. He explains that a good pastor will expose heresy and lead his flock to the truth.
1 Timothy 5
Paul gives instructions for ministering to older people and widows before some basic guidelines for dealing with church leaders.
1 Timothy 6
Paul completes his first letter to Timothy, encouraging him to keep up the good fight and to be content with the Lord’s blessings.