2nd TIMOTHY INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY
By Dennis Schmidt 4/2002
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This paper discusses the book of 2nd Timothy. 2nd Timothy, written in 67 AD, was the last letter Paul wrote. Paul was imprisoned, in Rome twice. The first time, 62 AD, in a rented house (Acts 28:30). He was released and went on his fourth missionary journey. The second time in a cold cell (4:13), under chains (1:16, 2:9), and to be executed shortly (4:6-8). Paul wrote this letter during this period. All scriptures are from the King James' version Bible.
2nd TIMOTHY THEME:
GOD'S PLAN INCLUDED TIMOTHY'S WORK AS A SOLDIER OF THE LORD OF PREACHING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST WHILE ENDURING PERSECUTION FOR THE FAITH.
2 Timothy 2:2-4 "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. {3} Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. {4} No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier."
CHAPTER THEMES & ELEMENTS
| BOOK STRUCTURE | OUTLINE | CHAPTER & VERSE THEMES |
| Greetings, prayer, & thanksgiving | Salutation to Timothy | (1-4) God's will for man by His plan |
| Timothy history | Family faith in power & afflictions | (1:5-8) God's work for Timothy |
| Gospel by power of God | God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power, love, & sound mind | (1:8-18) To not be ashamed of Jesus testimony our Lord who saved, calls us not by our works but His purpose |
| Christian's to study word of truth, the Bible, to be not ashamed by God | Soldier is not to be entangled with the affairs of this life, but please God Who chose him to be a soldier | (2:1-26) Endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ while being gentle to all able to teach & patient |
| Ever learning & never able to come to knowledge of the truth of Jesus | High minded, lovers of pleasures more than loves of God | (3:1-9) Men are lovers of self, unholy & despisers of those that are good |
| You have known the holy scriptures for salvation by faith in Christ Jesus | All scripture is inspired by God for doctrine, refroof, to correct, & teach | (3:10-17) Continue in what you have learned & assured of knowing Jesus |
| Preach the word at all times for reprove, rebuke, exhort, & doctrine | Time will come they will not endure doctrine, but you endure afflictions | (4:1-8) Christ shall judge alive & dead at His 2nd appearing of Jesus |
| Bring Mark, documents when come | No man stood with me -> forsook me | (4:9-22) Timothy come shortly to me |
AUTHOR: Apostle Paul DATE: 67 AD FROM: Rome prison TO: Timothy
PURPOSE:
- PASTORAL LETTER TO ENCOURAGE SOUND DOCTRINE, FAITH, & ENDURANCE TO JESUS.
- TO REQUEST A VISIT FROM TIMOTHY AS THIS IS PAUL'S FINAL REQUEST BEFORE HIS DEATH.
As in Paul's first Timothy letter, he reveals a pastoral letter for: Sound doctrine, steadfast faith & their endurance. He was also lonely & with many disciples departing him, he wanted to see his son in the faith, Timothy before Paul's death.
KEY SCRIPTURES:
1) Exhorting to endurance:
2 Timothy 2:3 "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ."
2 Timothy 2:11-12 "It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: {12} If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:"
2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."
2) Study God's word / Bible / scriptures:
2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Timothy 3:15-17 "And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. {16} All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: {17} That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works."
2 Timothy 4:2 "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."
3) Power of God - Holy Spirit:
2 Timothy 1:7-8 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. {8} Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;"
2 Timothy 1:14 "That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us."
KEY WORDS / LOCATIONS: [ good ] (1, 2, 3, 4); [ word ] (1, 2, 3, 4); [ endure ] (2, 4); [ ashamed ] (1, 2); [ dead ] (1, 4); [ persecution ] (3); [ persuaded ] (1); [ faith ] (1, 2, 3, 4); [ suffer ] (1, 2, 3); [ At that day ] (1, 4); [ appearing ] (1, 4)
OUTLINE FOR PHILIPPIANS:
I) INTRODUCTION & SALUTATION: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:1-4}
GOD'S CALL TO TIMOTHY: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:5-7}
II) CALL TO BE A SOLDIER FOR CHRIST: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:8-18}
PARTAKERS: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:8-12}
STEADFASTNESS: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:12-14}
CONCERN FOR FRIENDS & LOVED-ONES: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:15-18}
II) CHARACTER FOR A SOLDIER OF CHRIST: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:1-26}
STRONG: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:1-2}
SINGLE-MINDED: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:3-4}
STRICT: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:5-10}
SECURE: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:11-13}
SOUND OF FAITH: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:14-19}
SANCTIFIED: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:20-23}
SERVANT: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:24-26}
III) SOLDIER OF CHRIST IS WATCHFUL: {2nd TIMOTHY 3:1-17}
APOSTASY: {2nd TIMOTHY 3:1-9}
GUARD AGAINST APOSTASY: {2nd TIMOTHY 3:10-17}
CHARGE OF A SOLDIER OF CHRIST: {2nd TIMOTHY 4:1-5}
SACRIFICE FOR SOLDIER OF CHRIST: {2nd TIMOTHY 4:6-7}
REWARDS OF A SOLDIER OF CHRIST: {2nd TIMOTHY 4:8}
CONCLUDING GREETINGS & COMMANDS: {2nd TIMOTHY 4:9-22}
Paul is writing from a prison cell in Rome nearing his death for Christ:
Paul's two prison stays are in a Rome prison first house arrest then in a cold cell:
2nd Timothy, written in 67 AD, was the last letter Paul wrote just before his death. Paul was imprisoned, in Rome twice. The first time, 62 AD, in a rented house. This time in a cold cell before his execution for the faith of Jesus.
Acts 28:30-31 "And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him, {31} Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him."
He was released and went on his fourth missionary journey:
The second prison time Paul is in a cold cell in Rome:
2 Timothy 1:16-17 "The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain: {17} But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found me."
2 Timothy 2:9-10 "Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. {10} Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory."
Paul is to be killed shortly:
2 Timothy 4:5-8 "But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. {6} For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. {7} I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: {8} Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."
Paul is lonely and want Timothy to come with documents:
2 Timothy 4:9-13 "Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: {10} For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. {11} Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. {12} And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.{13} The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments."
I) INTRODUCTION & SALUTATION: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:1-4}
See my paper: "Just Who is God" for more information on this subject.
WHO: PAUL
2 Timothy 1:1 "Paul, an apostle of M Jesus M T Christ T by the will of /\ God /\, according to the promise of life which is in T Christ T M Jesus M,"
Paul: Saul means asked for and Paul means little or small. Paul is in Rome in prison and certainly needs the comfort and help of Timothy, but he care for the church is of more importance. Paul's apostleship is shown in (1 Corinthians 9:1-2, 15:9-10). Paul has had plenty & little (Phil. 4:12). He does ask for cloak, books, parchments (4:13); in addition to Timothy's presents (4:9 & 4:21).
See my paper: "Apostles" for more information on this subject.
Apostle: An Apostle is one sent by God, with power of attorney and authority, to act (with power) in place of sender. He was chosen and ordained to the position to be a witness of what God shows him.
Apostles started many churches and appointed Elders to the church.
Sent my God-see my paper on: Church Offices & Their Qualifications.
1 Corinthians 9:1-2 "Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord? {2} If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord."
2 Corinthians 12:12 "Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
Galatians 2:8 "(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)"
Hebrews 2:4 "God also bearing <them> witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?"
By the will of God:
1 Corinthians 9:1 "Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?"
Galatians 2:8 "(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)"
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MISCELLANEOUS: TIMOTHY {2 TIMOTHY 1:2 - 4:9}
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(1) {1:2} Timothy Paul's dearly beloved son in the faith of God the Father and Christ Jesus
(2) {1:5} Remember Timothy's faith first in Grandmother (Lois), then in mother (Eunice), and now in you
(3) {1:6} Remind you to stir up your gift of God by the placing on of hands
(4) {1:8} Be not ashamed of testimony of our Lord but be partaker of the affliction
(5) {2:1} My son be strong in the grace that is in Jesus
(6) {2:2} Of the things heard of Paul and witnessed the same commit to faithful men who are able to teach others
(7) {2:3} Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ
(8) {2:15} Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman not ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth
(9) {2:16} Shun profane vain babbling which increase ungodliness
(10) {2:22} Flee youthful lusts but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace
(11) {2:23} Avoid foolish & unlearned questions that gender strife's
(12) {3:10} You have known Paul doctrine, life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, affliction
(13) {3:14} Continue in what you learned assured of knowing Jesus
(14) {3:15} Timothy from youth has known the holy scriptures which is able to make wise unto salvation in Jesus
(15) {3:16} All scripture is by inspiration of God for doctrine, reproof, correction, & instruction in righteousness
(16) {4:1} Charge you before Jesus return and His kingdom
(17) {4:2} Preach the word, at all times, for reprove, rebuke, exhort with longsuffering and doctrine
(18) {4:5} Watch in all things endure afflictions as you do the work of evangelist making full proof of ministry
(19) {4:9} Do your diligence to come shortly to visit
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WHOM: TIMOTHY
2 Timothy 1:2 "To Timothy, <my> dearly beloved /\ son /\: Grace, mercy, <and> peace, from /\ God /\ the /\ Father /\ and T Christ TM Jesus M our /\ Lord /\."
Timothy (Timotheus): Means worship of God. He was as a son to Paul. He was to carry on Paul's ministry after Paul departed. His father was a Greek and mother was a Jew (Acts 16:1). His mother was Eunice and grandmother was Lois, both of whom were Christians (2 Timothy 1:5). Paul's letter send with regards from Timothy include: 2 Corinthians 1:1, Philippians 1:1, Colossians 1:1,
1&2 Thessalonians, Philemon 1 & Hebrews 13:23. Paul writes to Timothy in his 2 books. Paul addresses his ministry in 1 Cor 16:10& 1 Timothy 4:11-4:16. His apostleship in 1 Thessalonians 1:1/2:6.
2 Timothy 1:4-6 "Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; {5} When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. {6} Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands."Paul's last testament from prison is to his spiritual son
My dearly beloved son:
1 Timothy 1:2 "Unto Timothy, <my> own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, <and> peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord."
Titus 1:4 "To Titus, <mine> own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, <and> peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour."
Grace: Getting what we do not deserve. It is a gift (Romans 5:15). We are saved by grace (Acts 15:11 & Ephesians 2:8). Grace grows by Knowledge of Jesus (2 Peter 3:18) & humility (1 Peter 5:5).
James 4:6 "But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."
Mercy: Not getting what we deserve. It is a gift (Titus 3:5).
Peace: Hebrew word Shalom used for hello, goodbye & God bless you.
Only God gives peace to ones spirit of forgiveness & restoration.
John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Peace the opposite to anxiety. Tranquillity & worry free.
See my paper: "Triunity - Father, Son, & Holy Spirit" for more information on this subject.
God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: God is a triunity. God can not be divided. Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit are the way the one God reveals himself. If one sees Jesus, he also sees the Father and the Holy Spirit at the same time since God can not be separated (Colossians 1:15). Jesus is perfect man and God.
Colossians 2:9 "For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily."
John 14:9-10 "Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou <then>, Show us the Father? {10} Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."
2 Timothy 1:3 "I thank /\ God /\, /\ whom /\ I serve from <my> forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;"
I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day:
See my paper: "Prayer" for more information on this subject.
Do not cease to pray for you: Paul made similar prayers to Philippians 1:9-11 in several of his books such as:
Romans 15:5-6, 13 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13
Ephesians 1:17-20 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
Ephesians 3:16-19 Hebrews 13:20-21
Colossians 1:9-14 Also Peter in 1 Peter 5:10-11 & Acts 4:29-30
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing."
2 Timothy 1:4 "Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy;"
Joy:
John 16:24 "Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full."
Psalms 16:11 "Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence <is> fulness of joy; at thy right hand <there are> pleasures for evermore."
II) GOD'S CALL TO TIMOTHY: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:5-7}
2 Timothy 1:5 "When I call to remembrance the unfeigned [ faith ] that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am [ persuaded ] that in thee also."
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KEY WORD: FAITH {2 TIMOTHY 1:5 - 4:7}
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(1) {1:5} Remember Timothy's faith first in Grandmother (Lois), then in mother (Eunice), and now in you
(2) {1:13} Hold fast the words of Paul in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus
(3) {2:18} Error of some that the resurrection is past & overthrow the faith of some
(4) {2:22} Flee youthful lusts but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace
(5) {3:8} Some resist the truth of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith
(6) {3:10} You have known Paul doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, affliction
(7) {3:15} From child you known the holy scriptures which are able to make you wise unto salvation through faith
(8) {4:7} Paul has fought the good fight, finish the course, have kept the faith
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Faith:
Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith is not the same as hope. Hope is wishing for something. Faith is having it in a faith dimension.
When God reveals (manifests) it to this dimension is up to Him. We are to believe, when we pray, that the answer has already occurred. Future prayers are thanksgiving and praise for God's gift we have.
Grandmother Lois & Mother Eunice:
Lois name means better.
Eunice name means good victory.
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:"
2 Timothy 3:15 "And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."
2 Timothy 1:6 "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of /\ God /\, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands."
Gift of God:
1 Corinthians 1:7 "So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
1 Corinthians 12:28-31 "And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. {29} <Are> all apostles? <are> all prophets? <are> all teachers? <are> all workers of miracles? {30} Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? {31} But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet show I unto you a more excellent way." Excellent way of love.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11 "Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. {5} And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. {6} And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. {7} But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. {8} For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; {9} To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; {10} To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another <divers> kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: {11} But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will."
1 Corinthians 14:1 "Follow after charity, and desire spiritual <gifts>, but rather that ye may prophesy."
By the putting on of my hands:
1 Timothy 4:14 "Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery."
WHY: GOD HAS NOT GIVEN US THE SPIRIT OF FEAR, BUT OF POWER, OF LOVE, SOUND MIND
2 Timothy 1:7 "For /\ God /\ hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
God hath not given us spirit of fear; but power, love, sound mind:
See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.
Fear = cowardice; sound-mind = self control or common sense.
1 Corinthians 16:10-11 "Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also <do>. {11} Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren."
1 Timothy 4:12 "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity."
CALL TO BE A SOLDIER FOR CHRIST: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:8-18} Partakers & faithfulness
PARTAKERS: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:8-12}
See my paper: "Godhead Relationship" for more information on this subject.
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MISCELLANEOUS: AFFLICTION / SUFFER / PERSECUTION {2 TIMOTHY 1:8 - 4:5}
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(1) {1:8} Be not ashamed of testimony of our Lord but be partaker of the affliction
(2) {1:12} Paul suffer as apostle but is not ashamed of Jesus persuaded He would keep Paul in faith
(3) {2:9} Paul suffered trouble, evil doer, bonds but the word of God is not bound
(4) {2:12} If we suffer with Jesus, we shall also reign with Jesus
(5) {3:11} Persecutions, afflictions came by some as the Lord delivered Paul out from them
(6) {3:12} All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution
(7) {4:5} Watch in all things endure afflictions as you do the work of evangelist making full proof of ministry
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WHY: BE NOT ASHAMED OF TESTIMONY OF OUR LORD
2 Timothy 1:8 "Be not thou therefore [ ashamed ] of the testimony of our /\ Lord /\, nor of me /\ his /\ prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the /\ power /\ of /\ God /\;"
WAY: BUT PARTAKER OF AFFLICTION OF THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THE POWER OF GOD
Partaker of the afflictions of the gospel:
See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
See also 2 Timothy 3:12.
Philippians 1:29 "For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;"
WHILE: JESUS HAS SAVED US & CALLED US BY HIS GRACE NOT ACCORDING TO OUR WORKS
2 Timothy 1:9 "/\ Who /\ hath saved us, and called <us> with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to /\ his /\ own purpose and grace, which was given us in T Christ TM Jesus M before the world began,"
Saved us, called us, not according to our works, to his own purpose
See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need - Relationship with God" for more information on this subject.
Ephesians 2:7-9 "That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in <his> kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. {8} For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: <it is> the gift of God: {9} Not of works, lest any man should boast."
WHEN: BUT NOW MADE MANIFESTED BY APPEARING OF OUR SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST
2 Timothy 1:10 "But is now made manifest by the [ appearing ] of our /\ Saviour /\ M Jesus M T Christ T, /\ who /\ hath abolished [ death ], and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:"
Hath abolished death, brought life & immortality (imperishability):
See my paper: "Imputed/Reckoned/Counted Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
Isaiah 25:8 "He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken <it>."
1 Corinthians 15:26 "The last enemy <that> shall be destroyed <is> death."
1 Corinthians 15:54 "So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory."
2 Timothy 1:11 "Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles."
I am appointed a preacher, apostle and teacher of the gentiles:
See my paper: "Church Officers and their Qualifications" for more information on this subject.
See my paper on church officers & their qualifications & Apostle.
1 Corinthians 9:1 "Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?"
Galatians 2:8 "(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)"
STEADFASTNESS: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:12-14}
See my paper: "Preservation & perseverance of the Elect" for more information on this subject.
WAIT: JESUS IS ABLE TO KEEP THEM WHICH ARE COMMITTED TO HIM AGAINST THAT DAY
2 Timothy 1:12 "For the which cause I also [ suffer ] these things: nevertheless I am not [ ashamed ]: for I know /\ whom /\ I have believed, and am [ persuaded ] that /\ he /\ is able to keep that which I have committed unto /\ him /\ against [ that day ]." That day = judgment day.
2 Timothy 1:13 "Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in [ faith ] and love which is in T Christ T M Jesus M."
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KEY WORD: GOOD {2 TIMOTHY 1:14 - 4:7}
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(1) {1:14} Good thing committed unto Timothy keep by the Holy Spirit
(2) {2:3} Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ
(3) {2:21} Purge yourself from iniquity as a vessel to honour, sanctified prepared for every good work
(4) {3:3} Some men are without natural affection, false accusers, fierce, despisers of those that are good
(5) {3:17} The man of God may be perfect thoroughly furnished unto good works
(6) {4:7} Paul has fought the good fight, finish the course, & kept the faith
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2 Timothy 1:14 "That [ good ] thing which was committed unto thee keep by the /\ Holy /\ /\ Ghost /\ which dwelleth in us."
Keep by the Holy Ghost which dwells in us:
See my paper: "God the Holy Spirit / Ghost Scriptures & Notes" for more information on this subject.
1 Timothy 6:20 "O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane <and> vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:"
CONCERN FOR FRIENDS & LOVED-ONES: {2nd TIMOTHY 1:15-18}
2 Timothy 1:15 "This thou knowest, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes."
Phygellus: His name means he whom flees from chains. Only reference to this person.
Hermogenes: His name means begotten of Mercury. Only reference to this person.
2 Timothy 1:16 "The /\ Lord /\ give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not [ ashamed ] of my chain:"
Onesiphorus: He was from Ephesus (2 Timothy 4:19). His name means profit bearing. He was probably not a Christian, but helped Paul in Ephesus. He spend a lot of time and effort to find Paul who was located in a cold dungeon (4:13) chained.
See my paper: "Bible Book of Philemon" for more information on this subject.
2 Timothy 1:17 "But, when he was in Rome, he sought me out very diligently, and found <me>."
2 Timothy 1:18 "The /\ Lord /\ grant unto him that he may find mercy of the /\ Lord /\ in [ that day ]: and in how many things he ministered unto me at Ephesus, thou knowest very well."
In that day:
See my paper: "Judgments of Believer & Unbeliever" for more information on this subject.
II) CHARACTER FOR A SOLDIER OF CHRIST: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:1-26} Strong, single-minded, strict, secure, sound of faith, sanctified, & servant.
STRONG: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:1-2}
WHOM: MY SON, TIMOTHY, BE STRONG IN THE GRACE THAT IS IN CHRIST JESUS
2 Timothy 2:1 "Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in T Christ T M Jesus M." My son, as Paul is his spiritual father.
Grace:
See my paper: "Grace" for more information on this subject.
2 Timothy 2:2 "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."
Same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others
WHAT: COMMIT TO FAITHFUL MEN WHO TEACH OTHERS-ENDURE AS JESUS GOOD SOLDIERS
Acts 14:23 "And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed."
Titus 1:5 "For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:"
SINGLE-MINDED: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:3-4}
Christian Life:
Good soldier (2:3-4) -> athlete crown (2:5) -> husbandman (2:6) -> study workman (2:15) -> honor vessel (2:20)
THEME OF 2 TIMOTHY: ENDURE HARNESS AS GOOD SOLDIERS OF JESUS CHRIST
2 Timothy 2:3 "Thou therefore [ endure ] hardness, as a [ good ] soldier of M Jesus M T Christ T." Key verse for 2 Timothy of God's calling for us.
Endure hardness .. a good soldier:
Acts 14:22 "Confirming the souls of the disciples, <and> exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God."
WHY: HE MAY PLEASE HIM, JESUS, WHO HAS CHOSEN HIM TO BE A SOLDIER
2 Timothy 2:4 "No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of <this> life; that he may please /\ him /\ /\ who /\ hath chosen him to be a soldier."
Who hath chosen him to be a soldier:
See my paper: "Some Saved and Some Lost God's Sovereignty" for more information on this subject.
John 15:16 "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and <that> your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. Fruit = accomplishments
STRICT: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:5-10}
2 Timothy 2:5 "And if a man also strive for masteries, <yet> is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully." Lawfully = God's way
2 Timothy 2:6 "The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits." Husbandman & labor = hard working farmer.
Husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits:
See my paper: "Christian Growth" for more information on this subject.
1 Timothy 5:18 "For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer <is> worthy of his reward." The worker for Christ.
2 Timothy 2:7 "Consider what I say; and the /\ Lord /\ give thee understanding in all things."
2 Timothy 2:8 "Remember that M Jesus M T Christ T of the seed of David was raised from the [ dead ] according to my gospel:"
Seed of David:
See my paper: "Gospel in the Genealogy of Adam" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "The Jewish Messiah must Fulfill Scripture" for more information on this subject.
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KEY WORD: WORD (OF GOD) / SCRIPTURES {2 TIMOTHY 2:9 - 4:2}
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(1) {2:9} Paul suffer trouble even in bonds; but the word of God is not bound
(2) {2:15} Study to show thyself approved unto God a workman not ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth
(3) {3:15} Timothy from youth has known the holy scriptures which is able to make wise unto salvation in Jesus
(4) {3:16} All scripture is by inspiration of God for doctrine, reproof, correction, & instruction in righteousness
(5) {4:2} Preach the word, at all times, for reprove, rebuke, exhort with longsuffering and doctrine
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WHERE: I SUFFER TROUBLE THAT THE WORD OF GOD IS NOT BOUND
2 Timothy 2:9 "Wherein I [ suffer ] trouble, as an evil doer, <even> unto bonds; but the [ word ] of /\ God /\ is not bound." Evil doer = criminal
See my paper: "What Is a Born-Again & How to Become One?" for more information on this subject.
WHILE: PAUL ENDURES ALL THINGS FOR THE ELECT'S SAKES SO THEY OBTAIN SALVATION
2 Timothy 2:10 "Therefore I [ endure ] all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in T Christ T M Jesus M with eternal glory."
God's elect:
See my paper: "God Plans for His Purpose. Who Harden Pharaoh's Heart?" for more information on this subject.
God sovereign purpose to call and predestinate a person. God chosen him, before the earth's foundation, for his purpose. God did not choose him by seeing in the future some good in him. This would mean he was saved according to the person's good works, but God's grace (unmerited flavor) was the reason.
Romans 9:11 "(For <the children> being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)"
Ephesians 1:4-5 "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: {5} Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,"
1 Peter 1:2 "Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied."
SECURE: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:11-13}
WANT: FOR IF WE BE DEAD WITH HIM, JESUS, WE SHALL ALSO LIVE WITH HIM
2 Timothy 2:11 "<It is> a faithful saying: For if we be [ dead ] with </\ him /\>, we shall also live with </\ him /\>:"
If we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
2 Corinthians 4:10 "Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body."
Galatians 2:19-20 "For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God. {20} I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Colossians 3:3-4 "For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. {4} When Christ, <who is> our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory."
2 Timothy 2:12 "If we [ suffer ], we shall also reign with </\ him /\>: if we deny </\ him /\>, /\ he /\ also will deny us:"
If we suffer, we shall also reign with him:
Romans 8:17-18 "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with <him>, that we may be also glorified together. {18} For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time <are> not worthy <to be compared> with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
2 Timothy 2:13 "If we believe not, <yet> /\ he /\ abideth faithful: /\ he /\ cannot deny /\ himself /\."
SOUND OF FAITH: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:14-19}
2 Timothy 2:14 "Of these things put <them> in remembrance, charging <them> before the /\ Lord /\ that they strive not about words to no profit, <but> to the subverting of the hearers."
See my paper: "Israel & Jewish People in God's Plan" for more information on this subject.
WAY: STUDY TO SHOW APPROVAL TO GOD AS WORKMAN THAT IS NOT ASHAMED OF TRUTH
2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to show thyself approved unto /\ God /\, a workman that needeth not to be [ ashamed ], rightly dividing the [ word ] of truth." Study = Being diligent; rightly dividing = word interpret
See my paper: "Justification of Faith - Old Testament Doctrine" for more information on this subject.
2 Timothy 2:16 "But shun profane <and> vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness."
Shun profane and vain babbling:
1 Timothy 1:4 "Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: <so do>."
2 Timothy 2:17 "And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus;"
Hymenaeus: Name means nuptial or marriage.
1 Timothy 1:20 "Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme."
Philetus: Name means lovingly or loving one's self. No other reference to this name in scripture.
2 Timothy 2:18 "Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the [ faith ] of some."
Concerning the truth have erred .. resurrection is past already:
See my paper: "Resurrection" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Between Jesus Death & Resurrection What did He Accomplish?" for more information on this subject.
2 Thessalonians 2:2 "That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand."
2 Timothy 2:19 "Nevertheless the foundation of /\ God /\ standeth sure, having this seal, The /\ Lord /\ knoweth them that are /\ his /\. And, Let every one that nameth the name of T Christ T depart from iniquity."
Foundation of God:
See my paper: "The One God - The Shama" for more information on this subject.
SANCTIFIED: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:20-23}
2 Timothy 2:20 "But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour."
2 Timothy 2:21 "If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the /\ master's /\ use, <and> prepared unto every [ good ] work."
Sanctified: Set apart or consecrated for God's purpose by God.
See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Justification" for more information on this subject.
John 17:17-19 "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. {18} As thou hast sent me into the world, even so have I also sent them into the world. {19} And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth."
WHILE: FOLLOW RIGHTEOUSNESS, FAITH, CHARITY (LOVE), & PEACE OUT OF PURE HEART
2 Timothy 2:22 "Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, [ faith ], charity, peace, with them that call on the /\ Lord /\ out of a pure heart."
Follow righteousness, faith, charity, & peace out of a pure heart:
See my paper: "True Gospel for Salvation by the Imputed Righteousness of Jesus" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Faith" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Love" for more information on this subject.
2 Timothy 2:23 "But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes."
Foolish and unlearned questions avoid .. they do gender strife's:
See my paper: "What Does God Really Want?" for more information on this subject.
Titus 3:9 "But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain."
SERVANT: {2nd TIMOTHY 2:24-26}
WAIT: SERVANT OF THE LORD MUST NOT STRIVE, BUT BE GENTLE TO ALL, TEACH, PATIENT
2 Timothy 2:24 "And the servant of the /\ Lord /\ must not strive; but be gentle unto all <men>, apt to teach, patient,"
2 Timothy 2:25 "In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if /\ God /\ peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;"
Meekness: Gentleness
Numbers 12:3 "(Now the man Moses <was> very meek, above all the men which <were> upon the face of the earth.)"
Matthew 11:29 "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
Galatians 6:1 "Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted."
Titus 3:2 "To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, <but> gentle, showing all meekness unto all men."
Colossians 3:12 "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;"
God peradventure will give them repentance to the .. truth:
2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance."
1 Timothy 2:4 "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth."
2 Timothy 2:26 "And <that> they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will."
Snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will:
1 Peter 5:8 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
III) SOLDIER OF CHRIST IS WATCHFUL: {2nd TIMOTHY 3:1-17}
APOSTASY: {2nd TIMOTHY 3:1-9}
WHEN: THE LAST DAYS PERIOUS TIMES SHALL COME
2 Timothy 3:1 "This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come."
Last days perilous times shall come:
See my paper: "End Times Events -Day of the Lord" for more information on this subject.
1 Timothy 4:1 "Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;"
WHAT: MEN SHALL BE LOVERS OF THEIR OWN SELVES, PROUD, UNTHANKFIL, UNHOLY
2 Timothy 3:2 "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,"
Men shall be lovers of their own selves:
See my paper: "Born with Sin / Father is devil (Prior to Rebirth)" for more information on this subject.
1 Timothy 3:3 "Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;"
Philippians 2:4 "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."
See my paper: "Original Sin & Its Results" for more information on this subject.
2 Timothy 3:3 "Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are [ good ],"
WHY: LOVERS OF PLEASURES MORE THAN LOVERS OF GOD FROM SUCH TURN AWAY
2 Timothy 3:4 "Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of /\ God /\;" Heady = headstrong, reckless
WHILE: HAVING A FLORM OF GODLINESS, BUT DENYING THE POWER THEREOF (GOD)
2 Timothy 3:5 "Having a form of godliness, but denying the /\ power /\ thereof: from such turn away."
Having a form of godliness .. denying the power thereof: Religious
See my paper: "Man's Greatest Need - Relationship with God" for more information on this subject.
Romans 16:17 "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them."
2 Timothy 3:6 "For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts," Silly women = easlier swayed by impulse.
WAY: EVER LEARNING, NEVER ABLE TO COME TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUTH
2 Timothy 3:7 "Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth."
Ever learning .. never able to come to the knowledge of the truth:
1 Timothy 2:4 "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth."
WENT: THESE ALSO RESIST THE TRUTH OF CORRUPT MINDS, REPROBATE CONCERN FAITH
2 Timothy 3:8 "Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the [ faith ]."
Jannes: His name means full of pleasure. or full of favor.
Neither of these two people are in the Old Testament scripture. This is what occurred by these two magicians of Egypt.
Exodus 7:11 "Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments."
Jambres: His name refers to magician.
2 Timothy 3:9 "But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all <men>, as theirs also was."
GUARD AGAINST APOSTASY: {2nd TIMOTHY 3:10-17}
2 Timothy 3:10 "But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, [ faith ], longsuffering, charity, patience,"
Thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose:
Acts 20:35 "I have showed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive."
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things <are> honest, whatsoever things <are> just, whatsoever things <are> pure, whatsoever things <are> lovely, whatsoever things <are> of good report; if <there be> any virtue, and if <there be> any praise, think on these things. {9} Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you."
2 Thessalonians 3:7 "For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;"
2 Timothy 3:11 "[ Persecution ], afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what [ Persecutions ] I [ endured ]: but out of <them> all the /\ Lord /\ delivered me." Persecution in Acts 13-14
WHILE: ALL THAT WILL LIVE GODLY IN CHRIST JESUS SJALL SUFFER PERSECUTION
2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in T Christ T M Jesus M shall [ suffer ] [ persecution ]."
All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution:
See my paper: "One-In-Christ" for more information on this subject.
Acts 14:22 "Confirming the souls of the disciples, <and> exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God."
1 Thessalonians 3:3 "That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.
2 Timothy 3:13 "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived."
WHAT:CONTINUE IN THE THINGS WHICH YOU HAVE LEARNED ASSURED OF KNOWING JESUS
2 Timothy 3:14 "But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of /\ whom /\ thou hast learned <them>;"
WAY: FROM A CHILD YOU KNOWN HOLY SCRIPTURES WHICH SAVES YOU BY FAITH IN JESUS
2 Timothy 3:15 "And that from a child thou hast known the holy [ scriptures ], which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through [ faith ] which is in T Christ T M Jesus M."
From a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation: The only scriptures are in the Old Testament Bible. They are able to bring one to Christ.
See my paper: "God's Word / Bible / Scriptures" for more information on this subject.
John 5:39 "Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me."
WHY: SCRIPTURES IS GIVEN BY GOD'S INSPIRATION FOR DOCTRINE, REPROOF TO CORRECT
2 Timothy 3:16 "All [ scriptures ] <is> given by inspiration of /\ God /\, and <is> profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"
All scripture:
See my paper: "Bible Study & Interpretation" for more information on this subject.
1 Timothy 5:18 "For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer <is> worthy of his reward." This is from the O.T. scriptures - Deuteronomy 25:4. Luke 10:7 in the New Testament is called a scripture also by Paul.
2 Peter 3:15-16 "And account <that> the longsuffering of our Lord <is> salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you; {16} As also in all <his> epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as <they do> also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction." Paul's writings are said to be equal with the Old Testament scriptures.
Is given by inspiration of God:
2 Peter 1:20-21 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. {21} For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake <as they were> moved by the Holy Ghost."
Profitable for doctrine .. Reproof .. correction:
Ephesians 4:14 "That we <henceforth> be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, <and> cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"
Instruction in righteousness:
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean <thing>, and all our righteousnesses <are> as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
1 Corinthians 1:30 "But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:"
WANT: MAN OF GOD MAY BE PERFECT FURNISHED UNTO ALL GOOD WORKS
2 Timothy 3:17 "That the man of /\ God /\ may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all [ good ] works."
Man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works
See my paper: "Questions & Answers on Law, Faith & Liberty" for more information on this subject.
See my paper: "Walk as Jesus Walked" for more information on this subject.
CHARGE OF A SOLDIER OF CHRIST: {2nd TIMOTHY 4:1-5}
CONCLUSION: THEREFORE
2 Timothy 4:1 "I charge <thee> therefore before /\ God /\, and the /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T, who shall judge the quick and the [ dead ] at his [ appearing ] and his kingdom;" Quick = living
WHAT: PAUL CHARGES TIMOTHY AS WITNESS OF CHRIST AT HIS APPEARING & KINGDOM
Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and dead at his appearing:
See my paper: "Jesus Life, Events, & Identity" for more information on this subject.
Psalms 9:7-8 "But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment. {8} And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness."
John 5:22 "For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:"
Acts 17:31 "Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by <that> man whom he hath ordained; <whereof> he hath given assurance unto all <men>, in that he hath raised him from the dead."
WAY: PREACH THE WORD; BE INSTANT IN/OUT SEASON, REPROVE, EXHORT IN DOCTRINE
2 Timothy 4:2 "Preach the [ word ]; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine." Instant in season = always being ready to witness.
WHY: TIME TO COME WHEN THEY WILL NOT ENDURE SOUND DOCTRINE - PREVENT BY LUST
2 Timothy 4:3 "For the time will come when they will not [ endure ] sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;"
Time will come when they not endure sound doctrine:
See my paper: "Dispensation & Covenant Plans" for more information on this subject.
Ephesians 4:14 "That we <henceforth> be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, <and> cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"
They heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears:
See my paper: "Apostasy" for more information on this subject.
Isaiah 30:10 "Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:"
See my paper: "Unpardonable Sin" for more information on this subject.
2 Timothy 4:4 "And they shall turn away <their> ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables."
WHILE: ENDUCE AFFLICTIONS, DO WORK OF EVANGELIST MAKE FULL PROOF OF MINISTRY
2 Timothy 4:5 "But watch thou in all things, [ endure ] afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry."
Endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist: Gospel preacher
See my paper: "Church Officers & their Qualifications" for more information on this subject.
Acts 21:8 "And the next <day> we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was <one> of the seven; and abode with him." Philip was both a deacon (Acts 6:5) and evangelist (Acts 8).
Ephesians 4:11 "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;" God selects
SACRIFICE FOR SOLDIER OF CHRIST: {2nd TIMOTHY 4:6-7}
2 Timothy 4:6 "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand."
I am now ready to be offered .. the time of my departure is at hand:
This is near the end of Paul's life. He has accomplished God's task for him and is ready for life eternal to begin.
Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live <is> Christ, and to die <is> gain."
Philippians 1:23 "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:"
2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a [ good ] fight, I have finished <my> course, I have kept the [ faith ]:"
I fought a good fight, I finished my course, I kept the faith:
2 Corinthians 5:6 "Therefore <we are> always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord:"
2 Corinthians 5:8 "We are confident, <I say>, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord."
REWARDS OF A SOLDIER OF CHRIST: {2nd TIMOTHY 4:8}
WANT: LAID UP FOR PAUL / ALL THAT LOVE JESUS APPEARING A CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNES
2 Timothy 4:8 "Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the /\ Lord /\, the righteous /\ judge /\, shall give me [ At that day ]: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his [ appearing ]."
There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness: Other crowns
1 Corinthians 3:14 "If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward."
1 Thessalonians 2:19 "For what <is> our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? <Are> not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?"
James 1:12 "Blessed <is> the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him."
1 Peter 5:4 "And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away."
Revelation 2:10 "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast <some> of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."
CONCLUDING GREETINGS & COMMANDS: {2nd TIMOTHY 4:9-22}
WHAT: COME SHORTLY UNTO ME
2 Timothy 4:9 "Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me:"
2 Timothy 4:10 "For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia."
Demas: Name means popular or ruler of people.
Philemon 1:24 "Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers."
Crescens: No other reference to this name in scripture.
Titus: His name means honorable. He is a Greek gentile by birth who was not circumcised and was an apostle.
2 Corinthians 8:23 "Whether <any do inquire> of Titus, <he is> my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren <be inquired of>, <they are> the messengers of the churches, <and> the glory of Christ." Messengers is the same word used for apostle.
Galatians 2:3 "But neither Titus, who was with me, being a Greek, was compelled to be circumcised:"
WAY: BRING MARK WHO IS PROFITABLE TO ME FOR THE MINISTRY
2 Timothy 4:11 "Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry."
Luke: His name means light of the sun. The author of the third Gospel and book of Acts. He was a physician but no reference to using that trade position for Jesus. Paul's travelling companion.
Acts 16:10 "And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them."
Colossians 4:14 "Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you."
Marcus (Mark) Barnabas's sister's son:
Marcus my son: Gospel writer Mark. He had problems on Paul's missionary and departed. Mark means idle or lazy. Later Paul says Mark is profitable.
Mark: Meaning idle & lazy. A nephew of Barnabas. Mother is Mary and the Jerusalem church met in her house. He had problems the first trip (Acts 12:25, Acts 13:5) with Paul and left (Acts 13:13). Paul did not want him to go on a second trip. Barnabas split with Paul (Acts 15:36-40). Mark is helping Paul (also Colossians 4:10 and 2 Timothy 4:11) and is also helping Peter (1 Peter 5:13). History has the gospel of Mark (the first gospel used as a history to teacher about Jesus) and is from Peter's viewpoint.
Acts 12:25 "And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled <their> ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark."
Acts 15:37-39 "And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. {38} But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. {39} And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus;"
Colossians 4:10 "Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)"
Philemon 24 "Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers."
1 Peter 5:13 "The <church that is> at Babylon, elected together with <you>, saluteth you; and <so doth> Marcus my son."
2 Timothy 4:12 "And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus."
Tychicus: Name means fortunate or happy.
Colossians 4:7 "All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, <who is> a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:"
WANT: CLOAK, BOOKS, & PARCHMENTS WHEN YOU COME
2 Timothy 4:13 "The cloak that I left at Troas with Carpus, when thou comest, bring <with thee>, and the books, <but> especially the parchments."
Carpus: Name means fruit or fruitful. No other reference to this name in scripture.
2 Timothy 4:14 "Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the /\ Lord /\ reward him according to his works:"
Alexander: Name means to assist or defender of men.
Acts 19:33 "And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people."
1 Timothy 1:20 "Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme."
2 Timothy 4:15 "Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words."
WHY: NO MAN STOOD WITH ME, BUT ALL MEN FORSOOK ME
2 Timothy 4:16 "At my first answer no man stood with me, but all <men> forsook me: <I pray /\ God /\> that it may not be laid to their charge." This could of been from trials several years earlier.
WHILE: THE LORD STOOD WITH ME & STRENGTHENED ME SO GENTILES MIGHT HEAR
2 Timothy 4:17 "Notwithstanding the /\ Lord /\ stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and <that> all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion."
2 Timothy 4:18 "And the /\ Lord /\ shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve <me> unto /\ his /\ heavenly kingdom: to whom <be> glory for ever and ever. Amen."
2 Timothy 4:19 "Salute Prisca and Aquila, and the household of Onesiphorus."
Prisca: Name means ancient old fashioned simplicity.
Acts 18:2 "And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them."
Romans 16:3 "Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:"
Aquila: Name means an eagle.
2 Timothy 4:20 "Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick."
Erastus: Name means lovely or amiable.
Acts 19:22 "So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season."
Romans 16:23 "Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother."
Trophimus: Unknown what the name means.
Acts 21:29 "(For they had seen before with him in the city Trophimus an Ephesian, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)"
Sick: Christians can get sick if they sin, go through a test, or for the glory of God. But God always delivers them if they repent or believe the atonement paid the price for their sicknesses.
See my paper: "Why Do the Righteous Suffer - Book of Job" for more information on this subject.
Isaiah 53:4-5 "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. {5} But he <was> wounded for our transgressions, <he was> bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace <was> upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
Matthew 8:16-17 "When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with <his> word, and healed all that were sick: {17} That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare <our> sicknesses."
2 Timothy 4:21 "Do thy diligence to come before winter. Eubulus greeteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren."
Eubulus: Name means a prudent & good counsellor. No other reference to this name in scriptures.
Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia:
Pudens means bashful & modest. No other reference to this name in scriptures.
Claudia means lame. No other reference to this name in scripture.
2 Timothy 4:22 "The /\ Lord /\ M Jesus M T Christ T<be> with thy spirit. Grace <be> with you. Amen."
See my paper: "Jesus Titles & Characteristics" for more information on this subject.
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