In verses 17-18, Paul explains that the Law of Moses was introduced long after God first made his unconditional promise with Abraham.
I wonder why older things hold special places of honor in the Bible.
The BibleGateway.com commentary on Galatians 3 helped me understand these verses better.
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According to the Zondervan NIV Bible Commentary Volume 2: New Testament, we first meet Timothy in Acts 16:1-3, part of Paul’s second missionary journey.
It is believed that Timothy first came to faith as a result of Paul’s preaching on his first missionary journey, just two years before Paul recruits him.
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This epistle is written as a primer and encouragement to
Timothy, a young
pastor and friend to Paul.
Here’s a brief outline:
- Be careful of false teachings
- I, Paul, am a positive model
- Pray lots
- Paul’s thoughts on women
- Elders and deacons
- Living like a pastor
- Caring for widows
- Concluding advice
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