William Barclay takes us through the letters of Timothy, Titus &amp; Philemon, unlocking the inspiring message that all of us can learn, in all circumstances, to approach our lives and those who depend upon us with mercy, grace, steadfastness and kindness.

William Barclay

Cover

Title page

Copyright page

Dedication page

Series Foreword (by Ronnie Barclay)

General Introduction (by William Barclay, 1975)

General Foreword (by John Drane)

Editor’s Preface (by Linda Foster)

A General Introduction to the Letters of Paul

Introduction to the Letters to Timothy and Titus

1 TIMOTHY

The Royal Command (1:1–2)

The Hope of the World (1:1–2) (contd)

Timothy, My Son (1:1–2) (contd)

Grace, Mercy and Peace (1:1–2) (contd)

Error and Heresy (1:3–7)

The Speculations of the Greeks (1:3–7) (contd)

The Ethics of Heresy (1:3–7) (contd)

The Mind of the Heretic (1:3–7) (contd)

The Mind of the Christian Thinker (1:3–7) (contd )

Those who Need No Law (1:8–11)

Those whom the Law Condemns (1:8–11) (contd)

The Cleansing Word (1:8–11) (contd )

Saved to Serve (1:12–17)

The Means of Conversion (1:12–17) (contd )

The Unforgotten Shame and the Undying Inspiration (1:12–17) (contd )

The Summons which Cannot be Denied (1:18–20)

Despatched on God’s Campaign (1:18–20) (contd)

A Stern Rebuke (1:18–20) (contd)

The Universality of the Gospel (2:1–7)

The Way of Prayer (2:1–7) (contd)

Prayer for those in Authority (2:1–7) (contd)

The Gifts of God (2:1–7) (contd)

One God and One Saviour (2:1–7) (contd)

Barriers to Prayer (2:8–15)

Women in the Church (2:8–15) (contd)

The Leaders of the Church (3:1–7)

The Appointment and the Duties of the Leaders of the Church (3:1–7) (contd)

The Character of the Christian Leader (3:1–7) (contd)

In Christian Service (3:8–10, 12–13)

Women who Serve the Church (3:11)

The Privilege and the Responsibility of Life within the Church (3:14–15)

A Hymn of the Church (3:16)

The Service of God or the Service of Satan (4:1–5)

Insulting God (4:1–5) (contd)

Advice to a Servant of Christ (4:6–10)

The Only Way to Silence Criticism (4:11–16)

The Duties of the Christian Leader within the Church (4:11–16) (contd)

The Personal Duty of the Christian Leader (4:11–16) (contd)

The Duty to Reprimand (5:1–2)

The Relationships of Life (5:1–2) (contd)

Church and Family Duty (5:3–8)

An Honoured and a Useful Old Age (5:9–10)

The Privilege and the Dangers of Service (5:9–10) (contd)

The Perils of Idleness (5:11–16)

Rules for Practical Administration (5:17–22)

Rules for Practical Administration (5:17–22) (contd)

Advice for Timothy (5:23)

The Impossibility of Ultimate Concealment (5:24–5)

How to be a Slave and a Christian (6:1–2)

False Teachers and False Teaching (6:3–5)

The Characteristics of the False Teachers (6:3–5) (contd)

The Crown of Contentment (6:6–8)

The Peril of the Love of Money (6:9–10)

Challenge to Timothy (6:11–16)

Memories which Inspire (6:11–16) (contd)

Advice to the Rich (6:17–19)

2 TIMOTHY

An Apostle’s Glory and an Apostle’s Privilege (1:1–7)

The Inspiring of Timothy (1:1–7) (contd)

A Gospel Worth Suffering for (1:8–11)

A Gospel Worth Suffering for (1:8–11) (contd)

Trust Human and Divine (1:12–14)

Trust Human and Divine (1:12–14) (contd)

The Faithless Many and the Faithful One (1:15–18)

The Chain of Teaching (2:1–2)

The Soldier of Christ (2:3–4)

The Athlete of Christ (2:5)

The Worker for Christ (2:6–7)

Remember Jesus Christ (2:8–10)

The Criminal of Christ (2:8–10) (contd)

In Chains yet Free (2:8–10) (contd)

The Song of the Martyr (2:11–13)

The Danger of Words (2:14)

The Way of Truth and the Way of Error (2:15–18)

The Lost Resurrection (2:15–18) (contd)

The Firm Foundation (2:19)

Vessels of Honour and of Dishonour (2:20–1)

Advice to a Christian Leader (2:22–6)

Times of Terror (3:1)

The Qualities of Godlessness (3:2–5)

The Qualities of Godlessness (3:2–5) (contd)

Seduction in the Name of Religion (3:6–7)

Millions of people, worldwide, love William Barclay's endlessly fascinating ability to unlock and reveal the meaning of the New Testament in our daily life. These letters, thought largely to be from the Apostle, Paul, are known as the "Pastoral Epistles", written to encourage and help Timothy, Titus and Philemon to show leadership in adversity. William Barclay takes us through the letters, unlocking the inspiring message that all of us can learn, in all circumstances, to approach our lives and those who depend upon us with mercy, grace, steadfastness and kindness. Striking new covers reflect the vibrancy and beauty of the clear and absorbing prose.

'At last! I've discovered William Barclay, and he's brilliant.' DIANE LOUISE JORDAN 'Readers of William Barclay will discover on every page a thoughtful reworking of historical scholarship on the Bible blended seamlessly with striking personal reflections on the life of faith in modern contexts.' WARD BLANTON

William Barclay (1907-1978) is known and loved by millions worldwide as one of the greatest Christian teachers of modern times. His insights into the New Testament, combined with his vibrant writing style, have delighted and enlightened readers of all ages for over half a century. He served for most of his life as Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow, and wrote more than fifty books--most of which are still in print today.

\["For Christians seeking guidance in challenging times", "Helps you understand Paul's letters for daily life", "You will learn to lead with mercy and kindness"\]

Discover how to lead with grace through Barclay's insights on Paul's letters.

New Daily Study Bible - The Letters to Timothy, Titus & Philemon

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William Barclay takes us through the letters of Timothy, Titus & Philemon, unlocking the inspiring message that all of us can learn, in all circumstances, to approach our lives and those who depend upon us with mercy, grace, steadfastness and kindness.

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