The Second Letter of the Apostle Paul to
TIMOTHY
Author:
Paul an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Date:
Sometime about 67 AD.
Themes:
Paul is in prison, being persecuted for preaching the gospel of Christ. His friends and helpers have forsaken him (2 Tim 1:15; 4:16). He knows that the time of his death is near (2 Tim 4:6). But in the midst of what could have been depressing circumstances Paul is not discouraged or sad or afraid or defeated – in fact, just the opposite. He reveals his hope and confidence to Timothy and writes to encourage him in the Lord’s service. By the inspiration of God’s Spirit he points out how people will be in the future, and emphasizes again the importance of right doctrine, correct teaching, holy living, faithful work, and courageous preaching.
Contents:
A personal word to Timothy 1:1-6
Good gifts from God to believers 1:7
Gladly suffering for Christ because of God’s
grace and the power of the gospel 1:8-12
Keeping and guarding the truth 1:13-14
Some are deserters, others are helpers 1:15-18
Giving the truth to others 2:1-2
3 illustrations encouraging hard and faithful work 2:3-7
The gospel Paul preached and why he suffered for it 2:8-10
A trustworthy saying 2:11-13
Useless and dangerous teaching 2:14-18
Different kinds of vessels 2:20-21
Things to flee or avoid 2:22-24
Satan’s terrible power 2:25-26
How people will be at the end of this age 3:1-9
Timothy exhorted to follow the example of Paul 3:10-14
The divine inspiration and use of the Bible 3:15-17
The chief work of Christ’ servants,
and how people will be 4:1-5
Paul’s confidence and joy at the close of his life 4:6-8
Personal remarks 4:9-17
Paul’s assurance in Christ 4:18
Closing words 4:19-22