Topical Bible: Faith: Faith in Christ: Eunice, Lois, and Timothy

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Eunice, Lois, and Timothy are notable figures in the New Testament, exemplifying the transmission of faith across generations. Their account is primarily found in the Acts of the Apostles and the Pauline Epistles, particularly in 2 Timothy.

Eunice and Lois

Eunice and Lois are introduced in 2 Timothy 1:5, where the Apostle Paul commends their sincere faith: "I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also" . This verse highlights the matrilineal heritage of faith that Timothy received, underscoring the significant role that both women played in nurturing and instilling a deep, abiding faith in him.

Lois, Timothy's grandmother, is mentioned first, suggesting her foundational role in the family's spiritual life. Her faith is described as "sincere," indicating a genuine and unfeigned belief in God. Eunice, Timothy's mother, is similarly praised for her faith, which she evidently passed on to her son. Eunice was a Jewish believer married to a Greek, as noted in Acts 16:1, which may have presented challenges in maintaining her faith traditions. Despite this, she successfully imparted her faith to Timothy, demonstrating the power of a godly influence within the family.

Timothy

Timothy, a young disciple and companion of Paul, is a testament to the effective spiritual upbringing by his mother and grandmother. His faith journey is marked by his early exposure to the Scriptures, as Paul reminds him in 2 Timothy 3:15: "And from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus" . This early grounding in the Word of God prepared Timothy for his role in the early Church.

Paul's relationship with Timothy is one of mentorship and deep affection, often referring to him as his "true son in the faith" (1 Timothy 1:2). Timothy's faith, nurtured by Eunice and Lois, is further developed under Paul's guidance, enabling him to become a key leader in the early Christian community. Timothy's faith is characterized by his commitment to the Gospel, his pastoral responsibilities, and his perseverance amidst challenges.

Legacy of Faith

The faith of Eunice, Lois, and Timothy serves as a powerful example of the impact of familial faith and the importance of passing down spiritual values. Their account illustrates how faith in Christ can be cultivated and sustained through the influence of family, the study of Scripture, and the support of the Christian community. Through their lives, believers are encouraged to nurture faith within their families and to recognize the enduring legacy that such faith can impart to future generations.

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2 Timothy 1:5
When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in you, which dwelled first in your grandmother Lois, and your mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in you also.
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Acts 16:1
Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek:
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The First Epistle to Timothy
... ground of the truth, essentially revealed in Christ, from which ... to "Timothy my own
son in the faith," 1: 2 ... Both his mother Eunice and his grandmother Lois are ...
/.../drummond/introduction to the new testament/the first epistle to timothy.htm

2 Timothy i. 1, 2
... When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is ... but of a family that served
Christ from the ... dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice.". ...
/.../homily i 2 timothy i.htm

The Baptismal Covenant Can be Kept Unbroken. Aim and ...
... first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice." Psalm 71 ... The germs of faith
and love are there. ... early, the truest confidence and trust in Christ, and the ...
/.../chapter v the baptismal covenant.htm

Acts XVI
... that first dwelt in thy grandmother Lois, and in thy mother Eunice, and I ... preceded
him into the kingdom; for it is clearly of their faith in Christ, and not ...
/.../mcgarvey/a commentary on acts of the apostles/acts xvi.htm

The Pastoral Epistles
... glow with that personal devotion to Christ combined with ... apostle's own converts,
his "child in faith." We learn ... Jewish training from his mother Eunice and his ...
/.../pullan/the books of the new testament/chapter xvii the pastoral epistles.htm

The Upbringing of Jewish Children
... that, when a "gamul," an "olel," and a "jonek""had Eunice trained Timothy ... are able
to make thee wise unto salvation, through faith which is in Christ Jesus ...
/.../edersheim/sketches of jewish social life/chapter 7 the upbringing of.htm

The Christian Home
... 1:5) Paul calls to mind the unfeigned faith that is in ... first in his grandmother Lois
and then in his mother Eunice. ... 6:4). Have them ready to meet Christ at any ...
/.../sell/studies in the life of the christian/study x the christian home.htm

The Epistles of Paul.
... the two opposite systems of justification by faith and by ... deep experiences as a
Christian and an apostle of Christ. ... Eunice, the mother of Timothy, was a Jewess ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxx the epistles of.htm

Family Religion.
... Timothy, was that "from a child" he enjoyed the "unfeigned faith" of his mother
Eunice and his ... that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ!" Upon them ...
/.../philips/the christian home/chapter iii family religion.htm

The Promises of the Christian Home.
... And were not Lois and Eunice rewarded for their ... And thus should faith in God's promises
stimulate Christian ... for, says Paul, "If ye be Christ's, then are ye ...
/.../philips/the christian home/chapter xxv the promises of.htm