1. WRITER:
Paul (1 Tim 1:1) Written near the end of Paul's ministry.

2. KEY VERSE:
(1 Tim 3:15) "But, if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth."

3. MAIN THEME:
Church Order
     a. Council to a young pastor.
     b. Guidelines for church leadership.

4. OUTLINE:
     A. Church Administration (Ch 1-3)
     B. Church Activity (Ch 4-6)

COMMENTS:
Key Words in I Timothy are: Doctrine, Godliness, Faithfulness
Note: Leadership in the Church is made up of Elders and Deacons. Timothy was sent to Ephesus with this epistle.

THE EPISTLE OF TITUS -

1. WRITER:
Paul (Tit 1:1) Written near the end of Paul's ministry.

2. KEY VERSE:
(Tit 1:5) "For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain Elders in every city, as I had appointed thee."

3. MAIN THEME:
Church Rule
     a. Guidelines for church leadership.
     b. Paul dealt with: disorder, false teaching, and inconsistent living.

4. OUTLINE:
     A. Oversight (Ch 1)
     B. Teaching (Ch 2)
     C. Serving (Ch 3)

COMMENTS:
Key Words in Titus are: Doctrine, Good Works, Love, Teach.
Note: Titus was sent to Crete with this epistle.