Timothy McVeigh is dead. His ashes were secretly deposited into Earth’s bowels, to return to the dust whence they came (Gen. 3:19; Eccl. 12:7). His soul has entered a new domain where there is no place for arrogance, defiance, or “coping” with the environment (Lk. 16:23ff).

This is Paul’s last letter before his execution. It was written during his final Roman imprisonment.

The epistle summons Timothy to Paul’s side. It is intended to help Timothy understand the event...

Do circumstances surrounding the execution of Timothy McVeigh argue for the elimination of the death penalty as a form of punishment for crimes against humanity?

Exactly how did Timothy receive spiritual gifts? Study this misunderstood passage with us.

This is Paul’s first letter to his convert, Timothy, who was from the city of Lystra (Acts 16:1). It appears to have been written after Paul’s release from his initial Roman imprisonment (Acts 28)....

A contrast between Timothy’s mother, a godly woman, and Ahaziah, whose notorious mother and grandmother counselled him to do evil.

Some openly repudiate what they call “pattern theology.” The apostle Paul, however, did not.

Paul encouraged Timothy to pray on behalf of all men. This brief verse contains a number of important points to note in the margin of your Bible.

This striking passage clarifies the connection between one’s knowledge of the truth and his salvation.

While it is certainly true that grace is a thrilling element in the divine scheme of things, it is not true that it is unconditionally dispensed, or that it is obtained merely by believing. Study this issue with us.

Why did Paul instruct Timothy to use wine with his water? Does this sanction the social consumption of modern beverage alcohol?

The apostles Paul’s final epistle to Timothy, contains a passage that is so brimming with meaning that it scarcely can be exhausted. Study it with us.

The apostle Paul taught Timothy how to conduct himself as a young gospel preacher—advice sorely needed today and in every generation.

Wayne Jackson’s recently published book, Before I Die — Paul’s Letters to Timothy and Titus, is receiving a popular response. The author has provided a sample from Paul’s final words to Timothy.

John F. Kennedy authored a popular book, Profiles In Courage. The New Testament contains its own profiles in courage. In this Penpoint, Jason Jackson discusses the courageous tone of Paul’s second letter to Timothy.

In one of his final prayers, Paul prayed for those who had neglected him. What can we learn from this selfless act?

Paul commended Timothy for making “the good confession” before many witnesses (1 Tim. 6:12). 
The word “confession” comes from the Greek homologia, which means “to say the same thing.” It implies a...

A puzzling passage that contains great wisdom for church leadership.

This article responds to a number of arguments that attempt to defend the practice of social drinking.

This week’s Notes briefly explores the use of “circumcision” in both the Old and New Testaments.