Reformed Bible Study Series - The Pastoral Epistles – 研經系列 － 教牧書信 [paperback] Luke P.Y. Lu [Jan 01, 2020]

The books of First and Second Timothy, and Titus, since the eighteenth century have been collectively referred to as the 'Pastoral Epistles.' Written by Paul to address the situation of the life of the church and pastoral ministry at that time. These three letters are not only written to Timothy or Titus but also to all believers, including those of us today, so that we may know 'how one ought to behave in the household of God' (1 Timothy 3:15). The situation in some churches today is full of chaos, as if we have returned to the temple during the time of Jesus, which was no longer a house of prayer for all nations but had become a den of robbers (Matthew 21:13; Mark 11:17). We should have the heart of Jesus, considering 'My Father’s house' (Luke 2:49), and by the grace of the Lord, emulate Jesus, who was 'consumed with zeal for my Father’s house' (John 2:17)! The Pastoral Epistles precisely teach us how to live and serve in our Father’s house (the church), so we should study them caref