1. Salutation regarding Paul's call to preach the gospel (1:1-4)

2. Godly leadership proclaims sound doctrine. (1:5-16)

A. The appointment of godly men as elders (1:5-9)
B. The rejection of ungodly men (1:10-16)

3. Godly character promotes sound doctrine. (2:1-10)

A. In the minister (2:1)
B. In older men (2:2)
C. In older women (2:3)
D. In young women (2:4-5)
E. In young men (2:6-8)
F. In Servants (2:9-10)

4. Godly living practices sound doctrine. (2:11-3:14)

A. The hope of Jesus' return demands purity (2:11-3:2)
B. The salvation of Jesus Christ makes us clean (3:3-7)
C. The believer should strive for good works (3:8)
D. The believer should rebuke contentious men (3:9-11)
E. Support those who labor for the LORD (3:12-14)

5. A benediction of grace (3:15)

Copyright 5/18/2000, Randy Lariscy.