By W. Hulitt Gloer & Perry L. Stepp
Editor’s Foreword
Salutation (Prescript and Blessing): Affecting a Position of Weakness (1–3)
Thanksgiving/Exordium: Pointing Back, Pointing Forward (4–7)
Body (8–22)
Propositio: Paul’s Appeal (8–11)
Probatio: The Gospel’s Transforming Power (12–16)
Peroratio: Sealing the Deal (17–21)
Travel Plans (22)
Final Greetings and Benediction (23–24)
Works Cited
The Letters to Titus and Timothy
Introduction to the Pastoral Epistles
Titus: The Necessity of Order
1. Salutation and Greeting (1:1-4)
2. The Charge Titus Is Given (1:5-9)
A. The Charge: Put Things in Order, Appoint Elders (1:5)
B. Qualifications for Leadership (1:6-9)
C. The Challenge Titus Faces (1:10-16)
D. Summary
3. The Way of Life Titus Must Teach (2:1–3:11)
A. Responsibilities in the Household of God
1. Content (2:1-10)
2. Theological Foundation for the Instruction (2:11-14)
3. Encouragement and Empowerment (2:15)
4. Summary
B. Living as Witnesses
1. Content (3:1-2)
2. Theological Foundation for the Instruction (3:3-8a)
3. Encouragement and Empowerment (3:8b-11)
4. Summary
4. Final Instructions, Travel Plans, and Benediction (3:12-15)
1. Salutation and Greeting (1:1-2)
2. Paul’s Charge to Timothy, Part 1 (1:3)
3. Description of True Ministry (1:4-20)
A. False Teachers Contrasted with Paul and His People (1:4-11)
B. Paul’s Call to Ministry (1:12-17)
B'. Timothy’s Call to Ministry (1:18-19a)
A'. False Teachers Contrasted with Timothy
(1:19b-20)
4. Paul’s Missionary Purposes (2:1–3:16)
A. The Missionary Purpose behind Paul’s Teaching (2:1-7)
1. Hymn Describing God’s Grace
(2:5-6)
2. Paul’s Appointment by God (2:7)
B. Behavior in the Household (of God) that Supports Paul’s Purposes (2:8–3:13)
1. Men (2:8)
2. Women (2:9–3:1a)
3. Elders (3:1b-7)
4. Deacons and Deaconesses (3:8-13)
C. Hymn Supporting Missionary Purposes (3:14-16)
5. How to Do Ministry in the Last Days (4:1–6:10)
A. False Teachers Contrasted with Paul and Timothy (4:1-5)
B. Ministry in the Last Days (4:6-16)
B'. How to Treat Other Members of the Household of God (5:1–6:2)
A'. False Teachers Contrasted with Paul and Timothy (6:3-10)
6. Paul’s Charge to Timothy, Continued (6:11-16)
7. Final Instructions and Reiteration of the Charge (6:17-21)
1. Salutation, Greeting, and Prayer of Thanksgiving (1:1-5)
2. Paul’s Charge to Timothy (1:6–4:8)
A. A Model to Emulate: Paul the Sufferer (1:6–2:13)
1. Join in Suffering (1:6-18)
2. Be Strong (2:1-7)
3. Theological Foundation (2:8-13)
B. Images of Ministry (2:14–3:9)
1. A Worker Who Passes the Test (2:14-19)
2. A Vessel Fit for Noble Use
(2:20-26)
3. Theological Foundation (3:1-9)
C. A Model to Emulate: Paul the Triumphant (3:10–4:8)
1. What Timothy Knows and How It Benefits Him (3:10-17)
2. Paul’s Charge, Paul’s Victory
(4:1-8)
3. Personal Notes, Final Greetings, and Benediction (4:9-22)
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