2 Timothy
2 TIMOTHY 1
PAUL SPEAKS CONCERNING HIS SON (1:1-8, 13-14):
The reassurance by Paul (1:1-3):
The remembrance by Paul (1:4-5)
He is aware of Timothy's tears (1:4).
He is aware of Timothy's testimony (1:5).
The faith of Timothy (1:5a)
The faith of Timothy's family (1:5b)
The requests by Paul (1:6-8, 13-14):
Stir up his gift (1:6)
Be fearless, strong, and loving (1:7)
Be unashamed of Jesus or of Paul (1:8a)
Be ready to suffer for Jesus (1:8b)
Guard the great body of scriptural truth that has been given him (1:13-14)
PAUL SPEAKS CONCERNING HIS SAVIOR (1:9-10)
He has redeemed and called us to a holy life (1:9a).
He did this by his grace before the world began (1:9b).
He has destroyed death and has introduced eternal life (1:10).
PAUL SPEAKS CONCERNING HIMSELF (1:11-12, 15-18)
The apostle's calling (1:11): His calling from God is twofold:
To be an apostle and preacher (1:11a)
To be a teacher of the Gentiles (1:11b)
The apostle's confinement (1:12a): Because of his calling, he is suffering as a prisoner.
The apostle's confidence (1:12b): In spite of everything, Paul is not ashamed, for he knows the one in whom he trusts.
The apostle's companions (1:15-18)
His deserting friends (1:15): Most of Paul's coworkers in Asia have abandoned him.
His devoted friend (1:16-18): Onesiphorus has remained a faithful and helpful friend.
2 TIMOTHY 2
THE ROLE MODEL (2:1-7):
A teacher (2:1-2)
As a student Timothy was taught many things by Paul (2:1-2a).
As a pastor Timothy must now teach those things to other godly people (2:2b).
A soldier (2:3-4)
Give all of your energies to the warfare (2:3).
Give none of your energies to worldly affairs (2:4).
An athlete (2:5):
A farmer (2:6-7):
THE REMINDERS (2:8-10):
God's messenger is chained (2:8-9a).
God's message cannot be chained (2:9b-10).
THE RESULTS (2:11-13)
If we die for Christ, we will live with Christ (2:11).
If we endure hardship for Christ, we will reign with Christ (2:12a).
If we deny Christ, he will deny us (2:12b).
If we are unfaithful, Christ remains faithful (2:13).
THE RESPONSIBILITIES (2:14-26):
Remind your people of the great scriptural truths (2:14a).
Warn them against petty arguments (2:14b).
Strive to become an approved workman before God (2:15).
Avoid godless controversies (2:16-19, 23-26).
The examples (2:16-17):
The error (2:18-19):
The endeavor (2:23-26):
Present your body as a clean vessel to God (2:20-21).
Avoid evil, and pursue good (2:22).
2 TIMOTHY 3
THE PERVERSIONS (3:1-9)
The evil (3:1-5)
People will love only themselves and their money (3:1-2a).
They will be proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, and unholy (3:2b).
They will be without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, and brutal (3:3).
They will be treacherous and will be lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God (3:4).
They will have a form of godliness but will deny its power (3:5).
The examples (3:6-8):
Sexually weak-willed, sin-burdened women (3:6-7)
Depraved men who will oppose God as Jannes and Jambres once opposed Moses (3:8-9)
The Prescription (3:10-17):
Timothy is to continue in the work of God (3:10-13):
Timothy is to continue in the Word of God (3:14-17).
What the Scriptures did for Timothy the lad (3:14-15):
What the Scriptures will do for Timothy the leader (3:16-17)
The guidelines (3:16):
####### For doctrine and reproof (3:16a) ####### For correction and instruction in righteousness (3:16b)