1 Timothy

To provide Timothy with instruction on church order, qualifications for leaders, combating false teaching, and how to shepherd different groups within the congregation.

Paul instructs the young pastor Timothy on public worship, qualifications for elders and deacons, care for widows, and the dangers of false teaching — describing the church as God's household and the pillar and foundation of truth.

First Timothy is the primary New Testament resource for understanding church structure, leadership qualifications, and the community's calling to be the pillar and foundation of truth.