Chris Palmer 
The Pastoral Epistles [EPUB ebook] 
A Course Study in Practical Theology

Course Outline: Pastoral Epistles
Description
Outline
Recommended Reading
Examination
Class project
The Pastoral Epistles: Introduction
Pastoral: What’s in a Name?
The Pastoral Epistles
1. How would you define the word ‘pastoral’?
2. What do you think someone needs to learn about the basics of pastoral ministry?
3. To whom do you turn for advice and support in ministry?
Lessons
Authorship, Date and Purpose:
Other Objections to Pauline Authorship
Heresy
Paul’s Heart for the Church
Paul’s Personal Call to the Ministry
1 Timothy: The Ministry of the Local Church
Introduction
Main purpose
1 Timothy Chapter 1
1 Timothy Chapter 2: An Attitude of Prayer
What is Prayer?
Why Pray?
Reasons for Prayer
The Central Calling of the Believer
The Correct Attitude and Conduct in Life
1 Timothy Chapter 3: Church Government/Leadership
Elders
Deacons
Church Organisation
Three Main Types of Church Organisation
Another Look at Leaders: The ‘Must-Be’ People (1 Tim. 3:13)
1 Timothy Chapter 4: Good Discipline
1 Timothy Chapter 5: Widows and Elders
Quality Control in the Church:
What is the Framework for Discipline?
Serious Issues
1 Timothy Chapter 6: Instructions to Ministers
2 Timothy: Paul’s Last Words
Introduction
Main themes
2 Timothy Chapter 1
Timothy Chapter 2: A Good Soldier
Personal Conduct
2 Timothy Chapter 3: Difficult Times Ahead
The Medicine for the Church in these Difficult Times
2 Timothy Chapter 4: Keep Preaching!
Paul’s Last Will and Testament
Titus: The Hope of the Gospel
Introduction
Main themes
Titus had 4 main reasons for being on the island of Crete:
Main theology:
Titus Chapter 1
Titus Chapter 2: Christian Duty
Titus Chapter 3: Godly Living

Dr Chris Palmer is a regional director for the One Mission Society. He travels extensively, teaching Christian leaders and students in Bible colleges, churches and seminaries throughout the world. He is married to Jayne and they have one son, Thomas.