1 2 Timothy. “To the remotest part of the earth” (Acts 1:8) Acts 9 13 14 15 16 18 21 27 28 Fall 49 The Council May 57- Aug 59 Trials Spring 68 Expansion.

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2 Timothy2 Timothy

“To the remotest part of the earth” (Acts 1:8)Acts 9 13 14 15 16 18 21 27 28

Fall 49

TheCouncil

May 57-Aug 59

Trials

Spring 68

Expansion of Church

35 48 49 50 52 53 57 60 62 67 68 95

Apr 48-Sep 49

1Galatia

Spr 53-May 57

3Asia

Feb 60-Mar 62

1Rome

Aut 67-Spr 68

2Rome

May 57-Aug 59

DamascusAntioch

38124

39-41

Spr 62-Fall 67

4Spain

NT Overview (Pauline Books + Key Words)NT Overview (Pauline Books + Key Words)

Pauline Books + Key Words

Apr 50-Sep 52

2Aegean

GalGal 1 Thess1 Thess

2 Thess2 Thess

1 Cor1 Cor

2 Cor2 Cor

RomansRomans

EphEph

ColCol

PhilemPhilem

PhilPhil

1 Tim1 Tim

TitusTitus

2 Tim2 Tim

MattMatt LukeLuke JohnJohnMarkMarkActsActs

Gospels & ActsGospels & Acts

Pauline EpistlesPauline Epistles

Justify RaptureRapture

Tribulation

Sanctify

Apostle

Righteous

UnityUnity

DeityDeity

Forgive

AttitudeAttitude

OrderOrder

Conduct

DoctrineDoctrine

Kingdom Sov 1 BelieveBelieveDiscipleDiscipleSov 2

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RECIPIENTRECIPIENTTimothy – Paul’s long-time travel companionTimothy – Paul’s long-time travel companionTimothy – Paul’s long-time travel companionTimothy – Paul’s long-time travel companion

Type Highly personal and emotional Highly personal and emotional letter.letter.

Type Highly personal and emotional Highly personal and emotional letter.letter.

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OCCASIONOCCASION

written 5 years after 1Timothy Paul’s second Roman imprisonment (4:6-8) before Paul’s execution (4: 9, 21) when Nero put blame on Christians

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•Paul penned 2 Timothy to his long-time traveling companion, Timothy (2 Tim. 1:2), 5 years after his 1st letter.

•Assuming Timothy still remained in Ephesus (1 Tim. 1:3b), 2 Timothy also had the same destination (2 Tim. 1:16-18; 4:19).

•The letter was written from Rome (1:17; 2:9) during Paul's 2nd Roman imprisonment after his 1st defense before the Imperial Court (4:16-17).

•Paul penned 2 Timothy to his long-time traveling companion, Timothy (2 Tim. 1:2), 5 years after his 1st letter.

•Assuming Timothy still remained in Ephesus (1 Tim. 1:3b), 2 Timothy also had the same destination (2 Tim. 1:16-18; 4:19).

•The letter was written from Rome (1:17; 2:9) during Paul's 2nd Roman imprisonment after his 1st defense before the Imperial Court (4:16-17).

Ephesus

Origins / Recipients238Origin/Recipients

Rome

Key Word / Verse

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Key WordDoctrine

Key Verse“All Scripture is God-breathed and

is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in

righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every

good work… Preach the Word” (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 4:2).

Summary Chart

Sound Doctrine Against Opposition

 Persevere in Present Hardship

 Persevere in Future Hardship

 Chapters 1—2  Chapters 3—4

 Examples of Faithfulness

1

 Characteristics of Faithfulness

2

 Problem: Apostasy

3:1-9

Solution:Preach the

Word3:10—4:5

 Paul’s Hope4:6-22

 EuniceLoisPaul

Onesiphorus

 Discipling * Single-minded * Obedient *

Hardworking * Biblical* Holy * Gentle

 Godlessness

Hypocrisy

 PreachingPersevering

RebukingEncouragingEvangelism

 MartyrdomBetrayalsGreetings

Benediction

 Rome to Ephesus

 Autumn AD 67 (second Roman imprisonment)

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Sound Doctrine Against Opposition

 Persevere in Present Hardship

 Persevere in Future Hardship

 Chapters 1—2  Chapters 3—4

 Examples of Faithfulness

1

 Characteristics of Faithfulness

2

 Problem: Apostasy

3:1-9

Solution:Preach the

Word3:10—4:5

 Paul’s Hope4:6-22

 EuniceLoisPaul

Onesiphorus

 Discipling * Single-minded * Obedient *

Hardworking * Biblical

* Holy * Gentle

 Godlessness

Hypocrisy

 PreachingPersevering

RebukingEncouragingEvangelism

 MartyrdomBetrayalsGreetings

Benediction

 Rome to Ephesus

 Autumn AD 67 (second Roman imprisonment)

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MAJOR MAJOR THEMESTHEMES

1. Faithfulness

2. Apostasy

3. God-inspired Word

1. Faithfulness

2. Apostasy

3. God-inspired Word

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MAJOR MAJOR THEMETHEME 1: Faithfulness 1: Faithfulness

Examples of Faithfulness:

a. Learn from mother, Eunice, & grandmother,

Lois (1:3-7)

Learn in one’s own home,with parents setting example

of faithfulness in daily dealings.

Examples of Faithfulness:

a. Learn from mother, Eunice, & grandmother,

Lois (1:3-7)

Learn in one’s own home,with parents setting example

of faithfulness in daily dealings.

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MAJOR MAJOR THEMETHEME 1: Faithfulness 1: Faithfulness

b. Learn from Paul (1:8-14)

Paul remained faithful in difficult times because he believed and trusted God to keep him till the end (1:11-12).

b. Learn from Paul (1:8-14)

Paul remained faithful in difficult times because he believed and trusted God to keep him till the end (1:11-12).

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MAJOR MAJOR THEMETHEME 1: Faithfulness 1: Faithfulness

Onesiphorus was not ashamed to be known as a friend of Paul when he was a prisoner. He searched for Paul very diligently and found him.

Onesiphorus was not ashamed to be known as a friend of Paul when he was a prisoner. He searched for Paul very diligently and found him.

c. Learn from Onesiphorus (1:15-18)c. Learn from Onesiphorus (1:15-18)

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1.Soldier (2: 3-4) – To fight well, a soldier must disengage himself from all other worldly businesses so that he can stay focus on his vocation and please his commander.

1.Soldier (2: 3-4) – To fight well, a soldier must disengage himself from all other worldly businesses so that he can stay focus on his vocation and please his commander.

Characteristics of FaithfulnessCharacteristics of FaithfulnessCharacteristics of FaithfulnessCharacteristics of Faithfulness

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2. Athlete (2:5) – An athlete cannot win the race unless he follows the rules of the game.2. Athlete (2:5) – An athlete cannot win the race unless he follows the rules of the game.

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3. Farmer (2:6-13) – A farmer must work hard in order to achieve a good harvest.

Faithfulness = loyal to Christ, our commander, to follow the law of God and work hard

3. Farmer (2:6-13) – A farmer must work hard in order to achieve a good harvest.

Faithfulness = loyal to Christ, our commander, to follow the law of God and work hard

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lovers of themselveslovers of moneyboastfulproudabusivedisobedient to their parentsungratefulunholywithout love

lovers of themselveslovers of moneyboastfulproudabusivedisobedient to their parentsungratefulunholywithout love

unforgivingslanderous

without self-controlbrutal

not lovers of the goodtreacherous

rashconceited

lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God

unforgivingslanderous

without self-controlbrutal

not lovers of the goodtreacherous

rashconceited

lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God

MAJOR THEME 2: Apostasy

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Paul’s View of ScripturePaul’s View of Scripture

a. God-Inspired/breatheda. God-Inspired/breathed (3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)(3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)

b. Usefulb. Useful ((3:17)3:17)

- - TeachingTeaching- RebukingRebuking- Correcting Correcting - Training in righteousnessTraining in righteousness

The purpose is to equip men of God against false The purpose is to equip men of God against false teachings and unto good work teachings and unto good work

Paul’s View of ScripturePaul’s View of Scripture

a. God-Inspired/breatheda. God-Inspired/breathed (3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)(3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)

b. Usefulb. Useful ((3:17)3:17)

- - TeachingTeaching- RebukingRebuking- Correcting Correcting - Training in righteousnessTraining in righteousness

The purpose is to equip men of God against false The purpose is to equip men of God against false teachings and unto good work teachings and unto good work

MAJOR MAJOR THEMETHEME 3: Bible 3: Bible

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SUMMARY STATEMENTSUMMARY STATEMENT

faithfully practice

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APPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONSAPPLICATIONS

1. Are you an Onesiphorus, upholding Christian confession in time of trial and persecution? What are the characteristics of faithfulness you possess? Soldier, athlete in training, hardworking farmer?

2. Are you experiencing apostasy in your ministry? What can you do to survive?

3. Reflect on what kind of testimony you would write at the end of your life. What words of encouragement and challenge for the next generation?

1. Are you an Onesiphorus, upholding Christian confession in time of trial and persecution? What are the characteristics of faithfulness you possess? Soldier, athlete in training, hardworking farmer?

2. Are you experiencing apostasy in your ministry? What can you do to survive?

3. Reflect on what kind of testimony you would write at the end of your life. What words of encouragement and challenge for the next generation?

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1.Effective Testimony

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

2 Timothy 4:7

1.Effective Testimony

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

2 Timothy 4:7

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

Paul’s advice to Timothy is valid.Paul’s advice to Timothy is valid.

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2. The Final Victory

“Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”

2 Timothy 4:8

With the reward ahead, the task in hand will look much lighter.

2. The Final Victory

“Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”

2 Timothy 4:8

With the reward ahead, the task in hand will look much lighter.

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION