outline of 1 timothy

1.  Salutation (1:1, 2)

2.  Dealing with False Teachers of the Law (1:3-11)

1. False Teachers and Their Doctrines (1:3-7)
2. The Purpose of the Law (1:8-11)

3.  Paul's Testimony and Charge (1:12-20)

1. Paul's Call to Ministry (1:12-17)
2. Exhortation to Faithfulness (1:18-20)

4.  Instructions for the Life of the Church (2:1-3:13)

1. Instructions on Prayer and Worship (2:1-15)

   1.  On Prayer for All (2:1-7)
   2.  Instructions for Men (2:8)
   3.  Instructions for Women (2:9-15)
    

2. Instructions on Church Leadership (3:1-13)

   1.  Overseers (3:1-7)
   2.  Deacons (3:8-13)

5.  The Problem of False Doctrines

1. Paul's Purpose in Writing the Letter (3:14-16)
2. Errors of the False Teachers (4:1-5)

6.  Guidelines for a Young Pastor (4:6-6:19)

1. Admonitions to Timothy Regarding His Ministry (4:6-5:2)
2. Instructions Regarding Specific Groups (5:3-6:2)

   1.  Widows (5:3-16)
   2.  Elders (5:17-25)
   3.  Slaves (6:1, 2)

3. Dealing with False Teachers (6:3-10)
4. Admonitions to Timothy Regarding His Ministry (6:11-16)
5. Exhortations to the Rich (6:17-19)

7.  Conclusion (6:20, 21)