Derived from the class text book, The Essence of the New Testament: A Survey (2016),
and the New Testament documents.
Chapter 19
1 Timothy: Pastoral Principles
1. The apostle Paul probably wrote his first letter to Timothy about ______ from Macedonia sometime after his first ________ imprisonment (235–238).
2. The key words in 1 Timothy are “______” (Gk. agōnizomai) or “_______” (Gk. strateia). (235)
3. Know the key verse in 1 Timothy.
4. Briefly discuss the controversy about the authorship of 1 Timothy (235–236).
5. Describe the characteristics of Timothy (237).
6. Paul’s first letter to Timothy is the earliest of the __________ Epistles (238).
7. What are the various kinds of prayer Paul delineates in 1 Tim 2:1–8 (239)?
8. According to 1 Tim 2:5–6, who is the one mediator between God and man?
9. In 1 Tim 2:9–15, Paul recognizes the unique ______ and ________ roles (240).
10. What is meant by the phrase “she will be saved through childbearing” in 1 Tim 2:15 (240)?
Chapter 20
2 Timothy: Final Words
1. Paul wrote __________, his second and final letter, to Timothy (2 Tim 1:2) just prior to his (Paul’s) execution in Rome (244–248).
2. The dominant theme of 2 Timothy is the church’s departure from the ______ (ENT, 244; cf. 1:15; 2:18; 3:8; 4:4).
3. Paul wrote 2 Timothy about ______, just prior to his execution (247–248).
4. The key word in 2 Timothy is “___ ________” (Gk. endunamō).
5. Know the key verse in 2 Timothy.
6. In 2 Timothy 3:16, “____________” is the Greek term theopneustos which literally means “God-breathed” (250).
7. In 1 Timothy 4:7–8, Paul exhorts Timothy to train himself to be godly; emphasizing that godliness has value both in this life and in the coming life.
8. Timothy’s godly heritage was passed on to him from his mother and grandmother according to 2 Tim 1:5.
9. Paul describes his imminent execution in the following statement: “I am already being poured out as a drink offering” (2 Tim 4:6). Describe what Paul means by this description (251).
10. What is the key to the spread of New Testament Christianity (249)?
Chapter 21
Titus: Good Works
1. Paul’s letter to Titus is focused primarily on ________ __________ and secondarily on Christian ______________ (254).
2. Titus 2:11–14 and 3:4–7 express a classic description of ______ ______ in salvation (254).
3. The apostle Paul wrote his letter to Titus about ______ (254).
4. The key words in Titus are “______ ______” (kala erga) which are referenced six times (1:16; 2:7, 14; 3:1, 8, 14).
5. Know the key verses in Titus.
6. Titus was the apostle Paul’s ____________ to the Cretan churches (255; cf. Titus 1:4–5).
7. Crete is a mountainous island in the ____________ ____ southeast of Greece (255).
8. What are the five purposes for Paul’s writing Titus (257)?
9. The reason for living a godly lifestyle is ______ ______ (2:11–14).
10. Compare the common topics within Titus and 1 Timothy.
Chapter 22
Philemon: Social Dynamics of the Gospel
1. Who is Philemon (262–263)?
2. Who is Onesimus (262)?
3. The apostle Paul wrote a letter to Philemon around ________ (262).
4. Paul was in ______ under house arrest when he wrote Philemon (262–265).
5. The key word in Philemon is “________” (Gk. adelphos).
6. Know the key verse in Philemon.
7. Paul wrote a letter to Philemon, a wealthy believer in Colossae, in order to appeal to him to receive back ____________, his slave who ran away (263–264).
8. What does Paul’s letter to Philemon indicate about the social dynamics of the Gospel (263–267)?
9. The key theological idea in Philemon is “______________,” placing something on another’s account (267–268).
10. Discuss how Paul’s intercession for Onesimus pictures what Christ has accomplished for believers.
