Based on the traditional view that 2 timothy was pauls final epistle, chapter 4 mentions v. I and ii timothy and titus are letters written by paul to individuals rather than churches. Paul had no children of his own, and he adopted timothy as a son, and uniformly regarded and treated him as such. This summary of the book of 2 timothy provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 timothy. It it our desire that this outline of 2 timothy will assist you as you study gods holy word. Luke timothy johnson, the first and second letters to timothy.
Paul will be his example as he follows christ in taking up his own cross. Paul wrote to timothy to encourage him in his responsibility for overseeing the work of the ephesian church and possibly the other churches in the province of asia 1 timothy 1. The apostle enumerating the sort of labours and sufferings which his young disciple timothy would have to endure. In the new testament, the second epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as second timothy and often written 2 timothy or ii timothy, is one of the three pastoral epistles traditionally attributed to paul the apostle. Jan 20, 2014 book of 2 timothy in 5 minutes duration. Introduction to 1 and 2 timothy jesuswalk bible study series. This quarter we will be studying two of pauls letters that are very different from most of the new testament 1 and 2 timothy. Our knowledge of his activities, after that time, comes mainly from scanty references in his epistles and conjectures, since we have no canonical history of this part of his work. Writing from an unknown location, paul wrote to timothy at ephesus to instruct him on how to lead the church there. Second timothy, a study guide from the executable outlines series by mark a. They are often times referred to as the pastoral epistles by our denominational friends. Title this epistle is the second of two inspired letters paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, timothy 1. As the salutation indicates, paul is writing to timothy, a native of lystra in modern turkey. The second epistle to timothy chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate the need for endurance and faithfulness to the will of christ 2 to note the warnings against profane and vain babblings, foolish and ignorant disputes 3 to consider how the servant of the lord can be a vessel for honor, useful for the master and.
Mercy implies grace, as it were, of a more tender kind towards the miserable, and the experience of this divine mercy produces fitness for the gospel ministry. Understanding 2 timothy 2 timothy reveals jesus christ, the spirit of power and love and discipline my bible companion signs of the coming apostasy 2 timoth correcting those in opposition with gentleness 24 discipline. Their teaching apparently involved incorrect assumptions about the law 1. Timothy was a close associate of paul who was facing problems within the church that he was leading in ephesus. Portions of 2 timothy parallel the epistle to the philippians, also believed to be written with timothys help near the time of pauls death. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Grace, mercy, peace, from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Each runner runs a quarter mile and hands the baton to the next runner to continue the race. This includes sections on appropriate conduct in worship gatherings, the qualifications of elders and deacons, and the proper order of church discipline. Constables notes on 1 timothy 2020 edition at the end of the book of acts, paul was under house arrest in rome acts 28. In 1 timothy, paul, who has gone on to macedonia, asks timothy to remain in ephesus in order to deal with the false teachers that have arisen there 1 timothy 1.
My own son in the faith converted to the christian faith by my instrumentality, and regarded by me with the affection of a father. The over all theme of the book of i timothy is found in i timothy 1. In 1 timothy, paul, who has gone on to macedonia, asks timothy to remain in ephesus in order to deal with the false teachers that have arisen there 1. Introductionto1timothy theapostlepaulprobablywrotethislettertotimothyinthemid. Download a free mp3 teaching series on 1 timothy here who was timothy. The letter emphasizes the necessity to guard the treasure of the gospel 1. The apostle paul writes to instruct and encourage his faithful comrades timothy and titus, who are in. Outline of ii timothy floral heights church of christ. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. Adrian rogers foundation, 2011, wordsearch cross ebook, under. The apostle paul writes to instruct and encourage his faithful comrades timothy and titus, who are in the trenches of gospel ministry.
This book gives us a look at pauls instructions regarding the challenges timothy facedchallenges many pastors still face today. The thrust of the passage is pauls inspired teaching concerning men and womens roles and conduct within the church. It was at this moment that the loving mentor relationship between paul and timothy began. Timothy charged to oppose false teachers as i urged you when i went into macedonia, stay there in ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer or to. Ephesus was a wealthy and highly influential port city in the roman province of asia, renowned for its temple of artemis diana. An introduction to 2 timothy archive truth for life. First timothy is a letter to a young church leader with specific instructions on how to fight the good fight 1 ti 1 18. The references of a personal nature also confirm this, especially when compared to other pauline epistles cf. For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from god as they. Later paul refers to the fact that his mother and grandmother raised timothy in.
Explain the work of apostles and tell what was necessary for a man to become an apostle. Copeland hundreds of free sermon outlines and bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. For biographical information on timothy, see introduction to 1 timoth. Paul quotes several sources in i, 2 timothy and titus which explain the unique vocabulary and. Intro to 1 timothy biblica the international bible society. To request timothy to bring his warm cloak and books see 2 timothy 4. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the command of god our savior and of christ jesus our hope, to timothy my true son in the faith. The only greek manuscript of pauls letters that lacks i and 2 timothy and titus also 2 thessalonians and philemon is a papyrus manuscript from the 200s, called p 46 from the chester beatty papyri. Constables notes on 2 timothy 2020 edition according to tradition which goes back at least to the fifth century, the mamertine prison is the place where both paul and peter were confined before their execution under nero.
Chronologically, ii timothy is the last of pauls inspired letters. Paul advised timothy on these practical matters in a way that. Paul wrote 1 timothy to advise his coworker timothy about issues in the church in ephesus. To encourage timothy in his faith and ministry to guard and to preach the pure word of god and the gospel that had been entrusted to him see 2 timothy 1. The second epistle to timothy introduction author the apostle paul, as stated in the salutation 1. Book of first timothy overview insight for living ministries. And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of scripture comes from someones own interpretation. Pauls real concern is with the results of the false teaching. If you d like to print 8 12 x 11 or a4 sheets, you can. The grace which is suggested to timothy as sufficient to support him. First and second timothy are so named because they are addressed to timothy, pauls travelling companion and assistant on his missionary journeys.
First timothy presents the most explicit and complete instructions for church leadership and organization in the entire bible. It is a very personal letter from the aged apostle to his younger coworker. Written from a prison in rome, the apostle is keenly aware that his execution is imminent. These are personal letters written to the young man timothy. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. Even this is conjecture because the manuscript is missing several concluding papyrus pages. Pdf 2 timothy exegetical paper nathaniel b parker academia. Jun 21, 2017 this article is part of the why study the book.
Commentary on the book of 1 timothy 1 timothy 1 1paul, an apostle of christ jesus according to the commandment of god our savior, and of christ jesus, who is our hope, 2to timothy, my true child in the faith. Timothys father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents abbreviations used in this commentary a word from the author. And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the son of god, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to. Learn 2 timothy cross reference with free interactive flashcards.
Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Acts records that his mother was a believer but his father was a greek acts 16. It is one of the three pastoral epistles, 1st timothy, 2nd timothy. The three epistles are called pastoral because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors literally shepherds.
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