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Manly Luscombe Commentary on NT

1 Timothy 2:7

Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not,) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

1. Ordained - How is this word used in the religious world today? What does this word mean? Are preachers, elders, deacons, ordained today?

2. Preacher - What other terms does the Bible use to describe this work? What are the qualifications for a preacher? Does the preacher have any authority or power in the church?

3. Apostle - What is an apostle? What are the qualifications for the office of an apostle? Are there apostles today?

4. Teacher - Who is to be a teacher in the church? Is this a special office or work in the church? What are the qualifications for this work?

5. Gentiles - Who are Gentiles? What does this word mean? Why are almost all people lumped together under this one word?

6. Verity - Does this word describe a quality of character? Should we be people of verity, sincerity, integrity?

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  • Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Geneva Study Bible Commentary

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  • Hawker's Poor man's commentary

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  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

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  • Through The Bible C2000 Serie by Chuck Smith

    Now I exhort [Paul said] therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and the giving of thanks, be made for all men (1 Timothy 2:1); So we are exhorted to pray for each other...

  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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  • Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament (4 Volume Set)

    I am ordained [ε τ ε θ η ν ε γ ω]. Better, Iwas appointed. See on. John 14:16. A preacher [κ η ρ υ ξ]. Lit. a herald. See on 2 Peter 2:5. Paul does not use the noun, but the kindred verb khrussein to...

  • William Burkitt's Expository Notes

    Observe here, 1. Our apostle declares his authority to publish the gospel to the Gentiles, and his integrity in the publication of it:. was ordained an apostle,. teacher of the Gentiles in faith and v...

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