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1 TimothySteve Gregg
This segment provides an introduction to the pastoral epistles of 1 Timothy and Titus. The speaker discusses the role of pastors and leaders within the church, and looks to Acts chapter 20 for guidance on cross-referencing. He discusses the potential authorship of Paul, and refutes arguments made by those who claim Paul did not write the epistles based on linguistic evidence, among other things. The speaker also details the character of Timothy and his importance within the early church, shedding light on the historical context of these letters.
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