Study the Entire Bible with Mike Mazzalongo

Paul transitions from encouragement and instructions to warnings about the dangerous people Timothy will face in the world as well as in the church.

In this section, Paul details the various activities Timothy needs to pursue in order to carry out an effective ministry in a church where he faces opposition from false teachers.

Paul provides Timothy with both examples and motivation to remain faithful in his service to the church.

Paul encourages Timothy to remain faithful and describes several ways that Timothy could assure himself that he was keeping this charge.

Mike quickly reviews the time and circumstances for the writing of this, Paul's final epistle, and explores the many ideas expressed in Paul's greeting.

Paul completes his letter with a series of warnings directed at the church and Timothy in order to preserve their faith and his ministry.

Mike reviews the issue of slavery in the ancient times in order to give context to Paul's teaching regarding slaves in his letter to Timothy.

In this section, Paul instructs Timothy concerning the way he should deal with church leaders who cause trouble.

In this section of his letter, Paul will move away from instruction on doctrinal matters and provide guidance on not only the care of widows in the church but also which women were eligible for the church's assistance.

In the fourth chapter of this epistle, Paul will both warn Timothy about the apostasy to come and the false teaching that cause it and remind the young evangelists about the ministry for which he is responsible.

In the final section of his letter, Paul reviews the elements that demonstrate Christian maturity in one's life and the ultimate blessing that these bring to the believer who pursues them.

Mike reviews and summarizes the reasons why Paul wrote this letter, and points out the consequences that the church has, over time, suffered because it has not followed these instructions.

Paul concludes his argument that the gospel he has preached and modeled is superior in its ability to save and reward those who believe and remain faithful to the end.

The section on church leadership continues with an examination of the qualifications Paul describes for those men who would serve as deacons.

This series continues with Paul explaining and comparing both the physical and spiritual circumcisions as well as the teachers who promote each of these.

In this lesson, Mike reviews the attitude that the church should have towards their leaders, and begins explaining the role and qualifications for those who want to serve as deacons.

Paul uses his situation and coworkers to sketch out how a mature Christian uses trials to make a statement about Christ and his faith.

As the title suggests this lesson will briefly look at what type of men should have the important responsibility of church leadership.

In this section, Paul lays out the journey for one who would be mature in Christ and includes the fascinating transformation Christ underwent in His incarnation as man.

Paul provides teaching on the importance and various types of prayers to be offered, as well as valuable background information concerning the proper roles men and women have in the church.

This portion of Philippians provides us with a rare glimpse of Paul's feelings concerning his personal situation and how he resolved an important dilemma facing him and his ministry.

Before continuing his charge to Timothy, Paul shares his own witness of salvation through Christ.

After Paul's brief greeting the Apostle sets forth in prayer the manner in which he directs the Philippians to pursue spiritual development and its ultimate result.

In this section, Paul lays out both the problem and Timothy's proper response to resolve the trouble being caused by the false teachers at Ephesus.

In this introductory lesson, Mike will review the history and unusual background of the city of Philippi along with the beginnings of the church there and the occasion of his writing of this epistle.