1 & 2 Timothy and Titus

"Letters to Young Preachers" is a good way to designate the New Testament writings of 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus.  The churches where these young preachers were ministering were of different ages (the Ephesian church was about twelve years old, while those on the isle of Crete were more recently planted), but both faced certain similar needs if they were to continue growing.  These letters contain timeless instructions to preachers about what to emphasize in their ministries so the churches they serve and to whom they preach will be what Christ wants them to be. The Introductory Studies address questions raised about the Pastoral Epistles by recent higher criticism – specifically, the historical, theological, ecclesiastical, and literary/linguistic arguments adduced against the genuineness of these epistles, and especially against Paul’s authorship of the Pastorals.  Also included in this commentary are several Special Studies which address important topics germane to the Pastoral Epi