Notes: 1 Timothy 3:2

An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, prudent, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,  (1 Timothy 3:2)
The word “then” very clearly ties this verse to the previous verse.  Because the office of overseer is a fine work:
Must be above reproach
The pastor’s character must be such that any hint of impropriety [...]

Notes: 1 Timothy 3:1

It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do.  (1 Timothy 3:1)

Having just finished with his instructions regarding men and women in worship, the apostle now begins to lay out the organizational structure of the church.
He wants to make sure that [...]

Notes: 1 Timothy 2:15

But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint. (1 Timothy 2:15)

As punishment for exceeding her authority and disobeying God’s command, woman was punished.  She was to bear children via much pain (Gen 3:16).
But the curse also came with promise. It was through [...]

Notes: 1 Timothy 2:14

And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.  (1 Timothy 2:14)

Eve placed herself in a position to be tempted, and sinned, by engaging in a theological discussion with Satan.  Instead of following the model set forth by God himself in the creation, she stepped outside her role [...]

Notes: 1 Timothy 2:13

For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. (1 Timothy 2:13)

As mentioned earlier, God had ordained a certain order of authority in life.  This model was first shown in Genesis with the very creation of mankind.  Adam was first.  He was given authority and responsibility.
Then God created [...]