Paul is writing to advise Timothy on how to be an effective pastor of the church at Ephesus, so this letter covers many diverse topics: bishops (3:1-7), deacons (3:8-13), ...

Paul's Mission and Letters Carrying the 'good news' of Jesus Christ to non-Jews, Paul's letters to his fledgling congregations reveal their internal tension and conflict.

After 11 1/2 years of service in Greenwood, it is time for me to answer God’s call to Florida. As I say my goodbyes, I am reminded of Apostle Paul’s ...

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Luke Timothy Johnson is professor emeritus of New Testament and Christian origins at Emory University. He recently published Interpreting Paul, the second volume in his set The Canonical Paul.His ...

Paul's purpose for writing the letter is to encourage, exhort and uphold his disciple Timothy and to summon him to Rome. For more on the person of Timothy see Introduction to 1 Timothy.