catholic doctrine

[galatians22067]

Hi ,


I was hoping someone could clear up some verses for me.

1Ti 1:2  Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.

1Ti 1:18  This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;


Why does Paul refer to Timothy as his son ? I had a catholic quote this to me.
Any help would be appreciated.

-Matt

[hillsbororiver]

Hi Matt,

Check out Matt 23:7-12.

This came up a few months back, here is the thread;

http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,9151.msg76596/topicseen.html#msg76596

Peace,

Joe