1–2 Timothy and Titus: To Guard the Deposit (ESV Edition) (Preaching the Word)

There are substantial reasons to be energized about studying the Pastoral Letters of Paul. Between them they teach the proper ordering of the church (1 Timothy), they present a developed challenge to all Christians (2 Timothy), and they suggest God’s priorities for mature ministry (Titus). Experienced pastors R. Kent Hughes and Bryan Chapell have done their homework-applying sound principles in interpreting the texts so that we can understand what Paul was really saying. Teaching on important matters for the local church, Hughes and Chapell offer a timely word to the many Christians who are concerned about their role and responsibility to communicate the truth of the gospel in this diverse and pluralistic society. The Pastoral Letters remind us that, like Timothy, we are to guard what has been entrusted to our care, to fight the good fight, and to keep preaching the Word. Through the apostle's words and the commentators' insights here, we gain an understanding of what God requires of those who would lead in the local church, as well as of those who would be led. Embracing grace, loving godliness, and sharing Christ were not just charges to the early believers, and are not solely the responsibility of pastors, deacons, and elders in the church. They are exhortations for any of us who call ourselves disciples of Christ today. There Are Substantial Reasons To Be Energized At Studying The Pastoral Letters Of Paul. Between Them They Teach The Proper Ordering Of The Church (1 Timothy), Present A Developed Challenge To All Of Christ's Followers (2 Timothy), And Suggest God's Plan And Priorities For Mature Ministry (titus). Whether You Are Concerned About The Church's -- Or The Christian's -- Role And Responsibility In This Diverse And Pluralistic Society, The Pastorals Offer Great Perspective. They Remind Us That, Like Timothy, We Are To Guard What Has Been Entrusted To Our Care. To Fight The Good Fight. And To Keep Preaching The Word. A Well-ordered Church, A Clearly Called And Mature Leadership With Its Priorities Straight, And A Body Of Believers Committed To Living A Godly Life In Christ Are Key To People Being Saved And Coming To The Knowledge Of The Truth. Through The Apostle's Words And The Commentators' Insights Here, We Gain An Understanding Of What God Requires Of Those Who Would Lead In The Local Church, As Well As Those Who Would Be Led. Embracing Grace, Loving Godliness, And Sharing Christ Were Not Just Charges To The Early Believers, And Are Not Solely The Responsibility Of Pastors, Deacons, And Elders In The Church. They Are Exhortations For Any Of Us Who Call Ourselves Disciples Of Christ Today. - Publisher. 1 & 2 Timothy / By R. Kent Hughes -- Titus / By Bryan Chapell. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Preaching the Word Commentaries are written by pastors for pastors, as well as for all who teach or study God's word. With pastor R. Kent Hughes as the series editor, these volumes feature an experienced pastor or teacher who models expository preaching and practical application. This series is noted for its steadfast commitment to biblical authority, clear exposition of Scripture, and readability, making it widely accessible for both new and seasoned pastors, as well as men and women hungering to read the Bible in a fresh way. This volume explores 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus to help us better understand what God requires of those who lead in the local church, as well as of those who would be led. Offering timely instruction to the local church, Hughes and Chapell teach through three of Paul's pastoral letters. This volume is part of the Preaching the Word series--known for its clear exposition and down-to-earth accessibility.