Dont be ashamed of those who suffer for christ, avoid believers who persist in sin, the. Paul writes his final letter to his faithful companion timothy. Guard and maintain the gospel 2 ti 1 fight and suffer for the gospel 2 ti 2. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. Summarize the book of 1 timothy paul, under the inspiration of the holy spirit, lays out what the conduct of the church and its leaders should be.
It is one of the three pastoral epistles, 1st timothy, 2nd timothy and. Grace, mercy, and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. 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. This summary of the book of 2 timothy provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 timothy. Summary of the book of ii timothy summary of hebrews. Though timothy himself was a pastor, these words appiy to all who want to be used by god and have their lives make a difference. To implement what to look for methods in the study of a book of the bible. Grace, mercy and peace, and a joyful remembrance of timothys faith.
He is to remain focused on jesus, his resurrection and persevering for the sake of the elect. The book of 2 nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Paul explains that he has been faithful and strong and invites all followers of. If paul was going to make any complaints, he would have to make them. Paul looked past his own circumstances to express concern for the churches and specifically for timothy. The author is the apostle paul who wrote it approximately 67 a.
Eunice and lois prepared timothys heart to accept christ by teaching timothy the old testament scriptures and preparing him from infancy to recognize the messiah when he appeared 2 timothy 3. Paul entrusted timothy with leading the church in ephesus. Paul wrote 2 timothy from a dark and damp roman prison cell, just before his death in ad 67. The last days began with the birth of christ and will culminate in christs return to the earth to set up his kingdom. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. The second epistle to timothy chapter three objectives in studying this chapter 1 to learn about the moral decline that will occur in the last days 2 to appreciate the value of all scripture, including the old testament summary from exhortations to steadfast service in the first two chapters, paul now proceeds to offer exhortations to sound. These small group studies of 2 timothy contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Timothy was pauls protege, his child in the faith 1 ti 1. Each of us must do our part and desire to be a vessel for honor. Titus also received a pastoral epistle from paul, but timothy got two. This is the only reference to laying on of hands in the nt. The pastoral epistles 1 2 timothy, titus summary 1 timothy.
In a very real way, this epistle represents pauls last will and testament. This 2 timothy study series was designed with two objectives 1. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Tonight we conclude our study of 2 timothy, our 17th new testament book study at vbvmi. Paul introduces himself to timothy, and encourages him saying, for god did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of selfdiscipline. If ever there was a time to set the record straight, it was then. In this post, the bible project breaks down the book of 2 timothy into digestible pieces so. Summary of 2 timothy the book of second timothy is a letter from paul to timothy on how to guide the church.
It was written to give encouragement and leadership guidelines to a young pastor named timothy at the church in ephesus. Paul says timothy had a genuine faith, the same as that which lived in his mother and grandmother 2 timothy 1. He begins this letter by encouraging his beloved son timothy to keep strong in the faith, and not to succumb to a spirit of timidity. Bible our library commentaries wesleys explanatory notes 2 timothy 2 timothy 2. He had learned it from his mother eunice and his grandmother lois and paul rejoices that this very same faith was evident in timothy as well. These three epistles have a lot in common with each other. The pastoral epistles 12 timothy, titus summary shmoop. To this point, we could summarize pauls letter as an indepth examination of a single problem a certain weakness in the church at ephesus. The book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a.
To identify principles for effective discipleship in 2 timothy. This second epistle which was written several years. Paul tells timothy to be strong in the grace of christ jesus and endure hardship. The book of 2nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. The inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to. However, in this letter, there is not one word of apology, explanation, caution. Imprisoned in rome yet again, the apostle paul felt lonely and abandoned. The second epistle to timothy chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice the great love that existed between paul and timothy 2 to examine the exhortations to faithful service given by paul to timothy 3 to contrast the people who abandoned paul, with a faithful friend like onesiphorus summary the apostle paul begins this. Messiah is the mediator between god and men 1 timothy 2.
This pastoral epistle is a great book to study as a group and i am excited that you are taking the time to lead others through it. Ashamed 4 times in the book other sets by this creator. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage timothy, and all other believers, to persevere in faith 2 timothy 3. Titus next book of the bible 1 timothy previous 2 peter also written by an apostle. We assume this because paul wrote the letter near the end of his life 2 ti 4. Stir up the gift of god which is in you through the laying on of my hands. There is a wealth of insights to be found in pauls letter of encouragement to timothy, from his. After pauls release from his first imprisonment in rome in ad 61 or 62, and after his final missionary journey probably into spain. The key personalities are the apostle paul and timothy. Paul could no longer write of the house of god or the church of the living god 1 timothy 3. Its paul writing to his good friend, timothy, whos currently hanging out in ephesus.
It contains 4 chapters 2 timothy was a letter epistle written by paul to the bishop of ephesus called timothy the epistles were letters of instruction and doctrine by peter, paul, john and others to the early, newly established churches. Paul recognized that his earthly life was likely coming to an end soon. Summary of the book of 2 timothy story of the bible. Its lengthy, packed full of characters, and sometimes difficult to tie into daily life. The roman emperor nero had been slowly descending into. Second timothy bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. He strongly reminds him of his objective which is to squelch the false teachings by those.
Timothys gift was also respected by the elders with imposition of hands thereby showing that thaty identified with him 1 timothy 4. To faithful men, who will be able, after thou art gone, to teach others. That the man of god may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works 2 timothy 4. All who are a part of the body of christ must be diligent to serve well. Paul also says how christians should behave, saying that men should not be angry and that women should dress modestly. In 2 timothy, we have the last known words to flow from the apostles pen. Paul wrote 2 timothy, the last of his inspired letters, shortly before his martyrdom. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less. In this letter paul begins by warning timothy regarding false teachers.
The book of 2 timothy is a personal letter from paul to timothy. The book of i timothy is a letter by the apostle paul to timothy, pauls true son in the faith vs. The prediction of perilous times indicates that apostasy will characterize the final days of the church age. After pauls release from his first imprisonment in rome in ad 61 or 62, and after his final missionary journey probably into spain, he was again imprisoned under emperor nero c.