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PROPER CONDUCT BEFORE THE WORLD–TITUS LESSON 3– TITUS 3:1-15–BY E. L. BYNUM

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PROPER CONDUCT BEFORE THE WORLD
TITUS LESSON 3– TITUS 3:1-15
By E. L. Bynum
Memory Verse: Titus 3:5 (N.W. Philemon 17,18) Titus 3:1-15

I. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER CONDUCT. v. 1-7

A. The Plea For Proper Behavior. v. 1-2

1. Christians are to be exemplary in citizenship. v. 1; Rom. 13:1, Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

a. They are to be subject to civil authorities except in matters which cause them to be disobedient to God. See I Pet. 2: 11-25; 3:134:5; Acts 5:27-29, And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us. Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. Acts 5:40-42, And to him they agreed. and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

b. They are to do their part as good citizens.

2. Christians are to be exemplary in godliness. v. 2 “To speak evil of no man” refers to blaspheming men or simply being a gossiper. It does not contradict the Scriptures that teach us to expose and rebuke disobedient Christians and religious teachers. See Rom. 16:17, Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Titus 1:13; 3:10; Eph. 5:11, And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. II Thess. 3:6,14, Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. II Cor. 6:17, Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

B. The Purpose Of Proper Behavior. v. 3-7

1. Because of our past guilt. v. 3

2. Because our present condition is entirely due to the grace of God. v. 4-7

a. We should understand God’s love for men. v. 4

b. We should understand that salvation is a free gift apart from any merit on man’s part. v. 5a

c. We should understand that Christ is the channel and cause of regeneration. v. 5b-6; Col. 3:16, Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. I Tim. 6:17, Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.

d. “Washing” of regeneration does not refer to baptism. v. 5c. In the New Testament people were baptized after salvation. Acts 8:36-38, And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what cloth hinder me to be baptized? And Philip said, If thou believest with all shine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him. Acts 10:43-48, To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins. While Peter yet spoke these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter, Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then prayed they him to tarry certain days.

e. We should realize our possessions in Christ. v. 7. Rom. 3:24, Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

f. Justified by His grace, we are made heirs. v. 7. Justification means that God declares a believing sinner righteous because of the finished work of Christ on the cross.

II. WARNINGS CONCERNING PROPER CONDUCT. v. 8-11

A. Constantly Affirming Good Works. v. 8

1. Only believers can do this.

2. These things are profitable to men.

B. Constantly Avoiding Bad Works. v. 9-11

1. Avoid foolish questions and legalistic teaching. v. 9; I Tim. 1:4, Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. II Tim. 2:23, But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

2. Avoid and reject heretics. v. 10. Gal. 5:19-20, Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies. Such people divide a church and cause confusion. After the second admonition they are to be rejected. “Reject” means to refuse or avoid. “Reject” in the Greek is in the imperative mood, which means that it is a command that is to be obeyed.

3. Actual condition of the sinner. v. 11

III. CONCLUSION AND GREETINGS. v. 12-15

A. Directions Concerning Fellow Workers. v. 12-13

1. Artemas or Tychius to replace Titus. v. 12. We meet Tychius in several places in the New Testament. Acts 20:4, And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

2. Titus to meet Paul in Nicopolis. v. 12

3. Zenas and Apollos to come also. v. 13

B. Directions Concerning Christian Industry. v. 14-15

1. Maintaining good works and fruitfulness go together. v. 14; Eph. 2:8-10, For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God bath before ordained that we should walk in them.

2. A salutation from all of those with Paul. v. 15

3. A greeting for those who loved Paul in the faith. v. 15

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. Quote the memory verse from memory.

2. What was Titus to teach the believers about citizenship?

3. Explain “to speak evil of no man.”

4. How did Paul describe our past guilt ?

5. Our present condition is entirely due to _____________ _____________ _____________.

6. Explain the relationship between salvation and works of righteousness.

7. What should believers be careful to do?

8. What should believers be careful to avoid?

9. What are we to do with heretics?

10. Who was to replace Titus on Crete?

11. Where was Titus to meet Paul, and what would Paul be doing there?

12. What is the relationship between good works and fruitfulness?

SOUND DOCTRINE & CHRISTIAN CONDUCT–LESSON 2

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SOUND DOCTRINE & CHRISTIAN CONDUCT
LESSON 2

BY E. L. Bynum

Lesson: Titus 2:1-15
Memory Verse: Titus 2:1
Introduction:
This lesson places in sharp contrast the false doctrine (1:10-16) of the false teachers and the sound doctrine of Titus.

I. ADORNING THE DOCTRINE OF GOD. vs. 1-10
Proper Christian behavior is dependent upon sound doctrine (v. 1). It behooves the God called pastor to speak sound doctrine to the believers in order that they may through proper conduct adorn the doctrine of God. To “adorn the doctrine of God” means to embellish with honor the word of God, so as to beautify the Bible. To live a hypocritical life causes the doctrine of God to be despised and rejected.
A. The Aged Adorning The Doctrine Of God. vs. 1-4a
1. The conduct of aged men. v. 2
a. “Sober” means to abstain from wine and alcoholic drinks.
b. “Grave” means to be dignified and respected for character.
c. “Temperate” means to be of sound mind, self-controlled.
d. “Sound in the faith” means that opinions are free from error. Their doctrinal convictions are in accord with God’s word.
e. “Charity” means brother love, affection, and good will.
f. “Patience” means he is steadfast and enduring.
2. The conduct of aged women. vs. 3-4a
a. “Likewise” indicates they are to have the characteristics of the aged men, plus that which follows. v. 3a
b. They are to be holy and in control of their tongue and appetite. v. 3b
c. They are to teach good things to the young women. v. 4a
B. The Young Adorning The Doctrine Of God. vs. 4-6
1. The conduct of young women. v. 4b-5. This is what the older women are teach them.
a. They are to be sober and to love their husbands and children. v. 4. If the child is truly loved, it must be disciplined. Prov. 13:24, He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
b. “Discreet” means to curb ones desires and impulses. v. 5a
c. “Chaste” means pure from carnality, modest. v. 5b
d. “Keepers at home” means caring for the house and household affairs. v. 5c
e. “Good” means pleasant, agreeable, joyful. v. 5d
f. “Obedient to their own husbands. ” “Obedient” comes from a Greek military term meaning “to arrange troop divisions under the command of a leader. v. 5e
d. Their conduct can keep the word of God from being blasphemed. v. 5f
2. The conduct of young men should be based upon being sober minded . v. 6. II Tim. 2:22, Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Psa. 119:9, Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
C. The Pastor Adorning The Doctrine Of God. v. 7-8
1. He is to be an example for the young men to follow. v. 7a
2. His doctrine is to be pure and he is to be grave and sincere. v. 7b
3. His speech is to be sound. v. 8a
4. The purpose of this is that the enemy might be silenced. v. 8b
D. The Servants Adorning The Doctrine Of God. v. 9-10
1. Their conduct enjoined. v. 9-10a. See Eph. 6:5-8, Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men. Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free. Col. 3:22, Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God. I Tim. 6:1, Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. I Pet. 2:18, Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
a. They are to obey and please their masters without complaint. v. 9
b. They are to be honest and show good fidelity. v. l0a. “Purloining” means to embezzle or steal.
2. The purpose explained. v. lob. “Adorn means to arrange, to put in order, to garnish or ornament.” “Kosmos” (Greek word translated adorn) is the word we get cosmetics from. If lowly servants (slaves) can adorn the doctrine of God, then surely all of the redeemed may do so!!
II. THE GRACE OF GOD AND ADORNED LIVING. v. 11-15
“This imposing statement (v. 11-15) not only contains an epitome of Christian doctrine but also emphasizes the impossibility of giving practical advice apart from the eternal verities of the Christian faith.” Tyndale N.T. Commentary
A. The Basis Of Adorned Living The Grace of God. v. 11
1. Grace is God’s divine favor bestowed on sinners. Rom. 3:24, Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
2. This grace is not just for the Jews but for all men who receive it. I Tim. 2:4-6, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
B. The ABC’s Of The School Of Grace. v. 12-13 Grace changes and reforms us.
1. We should abandon the old life. v. 12a. See Gal. 5:16, This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Eph. 2:3, Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others. I John 2:15-17, Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Luke 9:23, And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
2. We should begin to live the new life. v. 12b
3. We should show concern for the blessed hope. v. 13. I Cor. 1:7, So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Phil. 3 :20-21, For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. II Tim. 4:8, Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
C. The Purpose Of This Grace. v. 14
I Pet. 2:9, But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shed forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
1. We are redeemed from all iniquity. v. 14a
2. We are to be purified unto him. v. 14b
3. We are to be zealous of good works. v. 14c
D. The Authority To Enforce These Truths. v. 15
1. The preacher is to speak, exhort, and rebuke.
2. He is to not to be turned aside by criticism and man’s opposition. I Tim. 4:12, Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
—by E. L. Bynum
STUDY QUESTIONS
1. What was Titus told to speak?
2. What is the relationship between sound doctrine and proper living?
3. What should characterize the older men?
4. What should characterize the older women?
5. What are the older women to teach the younger women?
6. What is the meaning of adorning the doctrine of God?
7. What instructions are given to the pastor?
8. What is the purpose in servants adorning the doctrine of God?
9. Name the ABC’s of the school of grace.
10. Recite the memory verse!

ORDER IN THE CHURCHES–TITUS LESSON 1–BY E. L. BYNUM

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ORDER IN THE CHURCHES

by E. L. Bynum

Lesson 1: Titus 1:16

Memory Verse: Titus 1:9

Introduction:

This epistle should be dated about the same time as I Timothy. Titus was a Greek (Galatians 2:1-3), and is not mentioned in the book of Acts. He is mentioned in II Corinthians 2:13; 7:6, 13, 14; 8:6, 16, 23; 12:18; and II Timothy 4:10. Paul was not in prison at the time He wrote this epistle. Titus 3:12. Titus had been sent to the Island of Crete, which was a very difficult place to correct all the doctrinal errors that had been introduced. Titus 1: 12-13

I. THE SALUTATION. vs. 1-4

A. Paul’s Own Ministry Explained. vs. 1-3

1. He was a servant (slave) of God. v. 1

2. He was an Apostle of Jesus Christ. v. 1

3. God’s elect. v. 1. Individuals as well as churches are God’s elect, meaning that they arc chosen of God. Romans 8:33; Colossians 3:12.

4. This is always manifested through faith and acknowledging of the truth. v. 1; Ephesians 1:3-13; I Peter 1:1-5, Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace be multiplied. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

5. The result is godliness. v. 1. Godliness produces good works. 1:16; 2:7, 14; 3:1, 5, 8, 14. Real salvation changes a person from a life of ungodliness to godliness. 2:12
6. Paul’s hope founded on the eternal purpose of God. v. 2. Numbers 23:19, God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good ? I Peter 1:3, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
7. True believers have eternal life now. John 3:16; I John 5:11-12, And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. When the Lord comes we will fully enjoy it.

8. God’s will is manifested through preaching. v. 3. I Corinthians 1:21, For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. The gospel did not come from man, but it came from God. Galatians 1:10-12, For do I now persuade men, or God ? or do I seek to please men ? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

9. This purpose manifested through Paul. v. 3

B. Paul’s Own Greeting To Titus. v. 4

1. Paul’s personal feelings toward his spiritual son. v. 4

2. The common faith is the faith once delivered to the saints. Jude 4, For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

3. Paul’s personal desire for Titus. v. 4 (Note that in 1:3; 2:10; and 3:4 he refers to God as Saviour. In 2:13 and 3:6 he refers to Jesus Christ as Saviour. (This shows that Paul believed in the equality of the Godhead and the absolute deity of Christ).

II. PROPER CHURCH ORDER AND SOUND PASTORS. vs. 5-9

A. Paul’s Specific Commission Of Titus. v. 5

1. Paul left Titus in Crete to set things in order in the churches. v. 5

2. He was to ordain proper pastors in the churches. v. 5. Since pastors are to oversee the church, teach and preach to the church, proper order is largely in their hands. Acts 14:23, And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.

B. God’s Specific Qualifications for Pastors. vs. 6-9

1. The pastor’s blameless home life. v. 6

a. His marriage must be right. No Divorce & remarriage.

b. His children still at home must be right. See I Timothy 3:4,5. They must be faithful, not accused of riotous living, and not unruly.

2. The pastor’s blameless personal life. vs. 7,8

a. As a steward of God he must be blameless. v. 7a. A steward is one that is placed over a household as Joseph was. Genesis 39:19. He must he faithful. I Corinthians 4:1-2, Let a man so account of its, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of Cod. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. He must seek the good of his master. Luke 16:1-13

b. He must control his emotions. v. 7b. He is not to be self-willed and angry. Ephesians 4:26, Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath.

c. He must not drink intoxicants. v. 7c

d. He must not be covetous or greedy of filthy lucre. v. 7d

e. He must treat others right. v. 8a

f. He must be sober minded and live an holy life. v. 8b. I Peter 1:16, Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

g. He must be temperate or self controlled. v. 8c. This applies to his appetites and actions. Galatians 5:23, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

3. The pastor’s blameless Church life. v. 9

a. He must be sound in the Word of God. v. 9a

b. He must have a strong teaching and preaching ministry. v. 9b

c. He must preach sound doctrine and refute false doctrine. v. 9c

III. PROPER CHURCH ORDER AND UNSOUND TEACHERS. vs. 10-16

A. The Unsound Teachers Identified. vs.10-13a

1. They are unruly legalists, and were in it for the money. v. 10; Acts 15:1, 5, And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved. 5 But there rose up certain of the sect of the Pharisees which believed, saying, That it was needful to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.

2. They were guilty in subverting whole houses. Paul has nothing good to say about them, and their mouths must be stopped. v. 11a

3. They were teaching false doctrine, and they were doing it for money. v. 11. Such people are not to be treated kindly. In those days churches had to meet in homes, and this made if very easy for false teachers to gain entrance. Home Bible classes can be very dangerous, and are usually a place to introduce false doctrines.

4. One of the Cretian prophets had correctly stated their nature. vs. 12-13a. They were liars, beastly, and lazy gluttons.

B. The Remedy Specified. vs. 13b-16

1. They must be rebuked sharply to correct their doctrine. v. 13b. He was to “exhort and to convince” them (v. 9). In any event, “their mouths must be stopped” (v. 11).

2. They were to be turned front legalistic religion. v. 14. I Timothy 1:4, Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. Colossians 2:21-22, (Touch not; taste not; handle not; Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

3. Their understanding of purity was wrong because of a defiled mind and conscience. v. 15. Their minds and consciences had been defiled. They were teaching the Jewish dietary laws and applying them to Christians.

4. Their profession of faith was disproved by their works. v. 16. They were false professors that did not know God. James 2:14-20, What cloth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what cloth it profit? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believes” that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead ?

5. There is no substitute for truth. John 8:32, And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

STUDY QUESTIONS

1. What is it that God cannot do?

2. How is God’s Word manifested?

3. How did Paul describe Titus?

4. How can we know that bishops and elders are the same?

5. In what manner does Paul sneak of both God and Christ in the chapter?

6. Of what race was Titus?

7. After reading the references to Titus in the New Testament, how would you describe him?

8. What two things did Paul leave Titus in Crete for?

9. Describe the unsound teachers and the specified remedy!

THE DOCTRINE OF IMPUTATION APPLIED–PHILEMON–BY E. L. BYNUM

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THE DOCTRINE OF IMPUTATION APPLIED

by E. L. Bynum
Lesson: Philemon 1-25

Memory Verse: Philemon 17- 18

Introduction:

This letter seems to be a personal letter, but of its divine inspiration there can be no doubt. Philemon was a Christian of Colosse who was likely a convert of Paul’s. His slave Onesimus robbed him and fled to Rome, where he had been converted under Paul’s ministry and became a faithful and beloved brother. Philemon 10; Colossians 4:7-9, All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here. Paul sends him back with this beautiful letter containing a plea for Onesimus to be received as a brother.

This is a prison epistle and should be dated about 64 A.D., and was written before the letters to Timothy and Titus.

I. PAUL’S SALUTATION TO PHILEMON. vs. 1-3

A. Paul’s Greeting. vs. 1-2

1. From Paul a prisoner of Jesus Christ. v. 1. He considered his imprisonment to be the will of God.

2. To Philemon a dearly beloved brother and a fellowlabourer. v. 1

3. To Apphia and Archippus also. v. 2. Apphia may have been the wife of Philemon, and Archippus may have been his son or a prominent member of the Church. Colossians 4:17

4. To the church in thy house. v. 2. Churches met in homes in the New Testament because they had no church buildings. Romans 16:5, 23; 1 Corinthians 16:19

B. Paul’s Benediction. v. 3

II. PAUL’S PRAISE OF PHILEMON. vs. 4-7

A. Philemon’s Character. vs. 4-5

1. He was the cause of thanks and prayers. v. 4

2. He was known for his love and faith. v. 5

B. Philemon’s Communication. vs. 6-7

1. Paul prayed that Philemon’s faith might be communicated to others. v. 6. See James 2:14, 17, What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works ? can faith save him? Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. Philippians 4:8, Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. II Peter 1:5, 8, And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2. Philemon’s love for the saints. v. 7

III. PAUL’S PLEA FOR ONESIMUS. vs. 8-21

It has been estimated that there were 60 million slaves in the Roman Empire. (This would be about half of the population.) They were treated as merchandise, and bought and sold at will. The common slave was sold for the equivalent of 500 days wages. Skilled slaves were sold for up to ten times that amount. When a slave ran away, the owner would register the name and description with the officials, putting the slave on the wanted list. Such slaves could be sentenced to death, but reasonable owners would want to protect their investment.

A. Paul’s Plea For A Son. vs. 8-13

1. He pleads rather than exercise apostolic authority. v. 8

2. He pleads for love’s sake. v. 9

3. He pleads his own age and state. v. 9. Who could deny this suffering saint?

4. He pleads his own relationship to Onesimus. v. 10. Galatians 3:28, There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. This did not mean that he was no longer a salve.

5. He pleads the changed character of Onesimus. v. 11. Onesimus means “profitable.” Philemon means “affectionate.”

6. He pleads for a tender reception of Onesimus. v. 12

7. He pleads his own confidence in Onesimus. v. 13. Paul could have used Onesimus in Rome, but he could not in good conscience keep him without permission.

B. Paul’s Plea For A Brother. vs. 14-16

1. Paul’s courtesy and tact. v. 14

2. God’s providence at work. v. 15; Romans 8:28, And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

3. The changed relationship of Onesimus. v. 16. He departed a slave, but returned as a brother.

C. Paul’s Plea For A Proper Reckoning. vs. 17-21

1. Receive him as myself. v. 17. “Receive” means to receive into one’s family circle. Onesimus as a slave is to be admitted to the family circle. What a change! Ephesians 1:6, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. II Corinthians 5:21, For he hath made him [to be] sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.

2. What he owes, put on my account. v. 18; James 2:23, And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Paul is saying, “charge what he owes to me.”

3. He reminds Philemon of spiritual indebtedness. v. 19. He says that he will repay Philemon, but reminds him that he already owes Paul.

4. He explains his own need for joy. v. 20

5. He explains his confidence in Philemon. v. 21

IV. PAUL’S CONCLUSION. vs. 22-25

A. A Sincere Request. v. 22. Paul expected to come to Colosse.

B. The Simple Greetings. vs. 23-25

NOTE: This beautiful story furnishes an analogy of our redemption. “The sinner is God’s property (by creation), and he has not only run away from his Master, but robbed Him. The Law affords him no right of Asylum, but Grace concedes him the right of appeal. He flees for refuge to Jesus, whom God counts as a partner. In Him he is begotten anew, as a son, and finds both an Intercessor and a Father; he returns to God, and is received, not as a slave, but as Christ Himself, and all the debt is put to Christ’s account.” When Christ died on the cross, my sins were put on His account, and He was punished as I should have been punished. When I repented and received Him as my Saviour, His righteousness was put on my account. Now God the Father accepts me into the family circle as Jesus Christ is accepted. This is the beautiful doctrine of imputation.

STUDY QUESTION

1. Give the approximate date of the epistle and from where it was written.

2. How did Paul describe Philemon?

3. Where did Philemon live?

4. What indicates that this was written toward the end of Paul’s ministry?

5. What had been the relationship of Onesimus to Philemon in the past?

6. What had Onesimus done that was wrong?

7. Where was Onesimus converted to Christ?

8. Explain how the doctrine of imputation is illustrated in this epistle.

9. Explain how this story furnishes us with an analogy of our redemption.

10. Quote the memory verse.

PAUL’S FAREWELL MESSAGE–II TIM. 4:1-22–II TIMOTHY LESSON 4

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PAUL’S FAREWELL MESSAGE
II TIM. 4:1-22–II TIMOTHY LESSON 4
—by E. L. Bynum
Memory Verse: II Tim. 4:7 (N.W. Titus 1:9) Lesson: II Tim. 4:1-22

I. THE LAST CHARGE AND THE APOSTASY. v. 1-5
A. A Serious Charge. v. 1-2
1. The solemn witnesses to the charge. v. 1
a. The Father and the Son.
b. The Son will judge when He comes to establish His kingdom.
2. The solemn charge. v. 2
a. Preaching the Word at all times. v.2a. When it is favorable and when it is not favorable. Eccl. 11:4, He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall riot reap. Preach is in the imperative mood, which means it is a command that must be obeyed. Preach means to proclaim as a herald publicly with gravity and authority.
b. Preach the Word to rebuke and help the listeners. v. 2b. See 1 Tim. 5:20; Titus 1:13; 2:15. Reprove to bring conviction. Rebuke to give warning. Exhort to make an appeal.
c. He is to be patient (longsuffering) with those to whom he is preaching.
d. His message is to be doctrine, which is the explanation and application of Bible doctrine. There is nothing else to preach.
B. The Purpose Of The Charge. v. 3-4
1. The apostates will not endure sound doctrine. v. 3a
2. The apostates will promote false teachers. v. 3b. A large congregation may be a sign that there is a lot of ear tickling of itching ears.
3. The apostates will turn their ears away from the truth. v. 4a
4. The apostates will turn to fables or myths. v. 4b
C. The Sober Advice To The Charged. V. 5
1. He is to be watchful and alert, and not sleeping.
2. He is to endure afflictions patiently. II Cor. 6:1-10; II Tim. 3:10-12. Most of his afflictions would come from the religious crowd. They are the ones that cried out for the crucifixion of Jesus.
3. He is to do the work of an evangelist. This is preaching the gospel to the lost. Acts 20:17-21 presents what a balanced ministry should be.
4. He is to make full proof of his ministry. He is to put his hand to the plow, and not look back, but go on for God.
II. HIS LAST TESTIMONY OF THREE DAYS. v. 6-8
A. TODAY (Present)Testimony of a Finished Work. v. 6
1. He was ready for the martyrs death. v. 6
a. “Offered” means poured out on the altar as a drink offering.
b. “Departure” means as to hoist an anchor and to set sail. II Cor.5:1-8
c. “Departure” can also refer to the releasing of a prisoner. Phil. 2:7-8. But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, arid was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
2. He was ready to depart and to be with Christ. v. 6
B. YESTERDAY (Past)Testimony of a Finished War. v. 7
1. As a soldier he had fought a good spiritual warfare. See Eph. 6:10-18; I Tim. 6:12; II Tim. 2:3-4.
2. As an athlete he had finished the race. Acts 20:24, But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Phil. 3:1314, Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
3. As a steward he had kept the faith. Keep in mind that without v. 7, Paul could not have stated v. 6.
C. TOMORROW (Future)Anticipation of a Future Reward. v. 8
1. The promised crown that would never fade away. v. 8a
2. The promised coming. v. fib. See v. 1.
III. HIS LAST PERSONAL MESSAGES. v. 9-22
A. Paul’s Faithful Warnings. v. 9-15
1. Advice concerning fellow workers. v. 9-13
a. He advised Timothy to come shortly (before winter v. 21). v. 9
b. He advised of Demas’ defection. v. 10. He had tasted the powers of the world to come. Heb. 6:5, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come. He preferred this present evil world. Gal. 1:4, Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father.
c. He advised Timothy of the departure of the faithful. v. 10-12. Dalmatia is now Yugoslavia.
d. He advised Timothy to bring Mark. v. 11. Mark had failed before, but now he was profitable to Paul. Acts 13:5, 13, And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. and they had also John to their minister. Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.
e. Tychicus was with him during his first imprisonment. v. 12; Eph. 6:21-22, But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts. Col. 4:7-8, All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts.
f. He advised Timothy to bring the cloke, the books, and the parchments. v. 13. The cloke was needed for the coming winter. The books and parchments were O.T. Scriptures and study materials that a Bible scholar would need.
2. Advice concerning evil workers. v. 14-15
a. Alexander did much evil. v . 14
b. The Lord would judge his evil. v. 14
c. Timothy is to beware of him, because he withstood sound doctrine. v. 15
B. Paul’s Faithful Lord. v. 16-18
1. The unfaithfulness of men. v. 16
2. The faithfulness of the Lord. v. 17-18
a. The Lord stood with him. v. 17a
b. The Lord strengthened him. v. 17b
c. The Lord’s purpose in him. v. 17c
d. The Lord delivered him. v. 18. A lion is the symbol of Satan. I Pet. 5 :8, Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. Psa. 22:21, Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.
C . Paul’s Faithful Friends . v. 19-22
1. Faithful friends are saluted. v. 19. Priscilla and Aquila were husband and wife, and had assisted Paul many times. Rom. 16:3-4, Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. I Cor. 16:19, The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house. Acts 18:1-3, After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them. And because he was of the same craft, he abode with them, and wrought: for by their occupation they were tentmakers.
Acts 18:24-28, And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly. And when he was disposed to pass into Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him: who, when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace: For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, strewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. Now they were in Ephesus helping Timothy.
2. Faithful friends located. v. 20. Trophimus was sick. Why did not Paul heal him? It is not always God’s will to heal.
3. Faithful friend Timothy longed for. v. 21c
4. Faithful friends send greetings . v . 21b
5. Invocation for faithful friends. v. 22
—by E. L. Bynum
STUDY QUESTIONS
1. Paul charged Timothy to Preach the____________________________?
2. Paul charged Timothy in the presence of whom?
3. Preaching the word includes rebuke and what else?
4. During the prophesied last days, what will they do with sound doctrine?
5. What kind of teachers will they seek?
6. They will be turned from truth to_____________________________?
7. They will turn from the truth to_____________________________?
8. Timothy is told to do the work of an______________________?
9. Name the 3 days that Paul lived for!