Nov 26, 2016 watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Verses 35 in spite of the fact that paul is in a dark dungeon in rome and may be waiting for a fight upon death of lions, he continues to thank god. The author is paul who wrote it approximately 62 a. Whereas 1 timothy feels as though there is a wider audience beyond just timothy, 2 timothy reads much more as a personal letter and is the most intimate of the three letters to timothy and and titus.
A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. The book of 2 nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 2 timothy in the bible new international version. In 2 timothy, paul is near execution and offers a personal challenge to timothy to. 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. Paul looked past his own circumstances to express concern for the churches and specifically for timothy. This is the holy book of 2 timothy, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. These are all of the chapters of the book of 2 timothy. Paul recognized that his earthly life was likely coming to an end soon. The roman emperor nero had been slowly descending into.
See why paul encourages timothy to stir up like a fire the gift of god that he received. Read and study 2 timothy, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. First timothy presents the most explicit and complete instructions for church leadership and organization in the entire bible. The holy bible book 55 2 timothy kjv dramatized audio. Book of first timothy overview insight for living ministries. These final words to timothy include few commendations but many admonitions, including about 25 imperatives. First timothy new testament books of the bible, succeeded by. Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of second timothy in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork.
This is the first of two inspired letters paul wrote to his beloved son in the faith. Imprisoned in rome yet again, the apostle paul felt lonely and abandoned. The letter also reminds timothy to maintain faith and hope in jesus resurrection and to raise faithful leaders who will teach the good news about jesus. Video video download options bible book introduction videos share. The book of 1 st timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Based on the traditional view that 2 timothy was pauls final epistle, chapter 4 mentions v. Study guide for 2 timothy 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Portions of 2 timothy parallel the epistle to the philippians, also believed to be written with timothys help near the time of pauls death. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage timothy, and all other believers, to persevere in faith 2 timothy 3. That the man of god may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. For the spirit god gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power. Paul wrote this second letter to timothy during his second imprisonment in rome, shortly before his death. In this letter paul begins by warning timothy regarding false teachers.
Johnsons bible commentary to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. They are presented as letters from paul the apostle to timothy and to titus. 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. David on 1 timothy 2 paul, in corinthians lays a huge reprimand on them for telling the woman to keep silent in the church, goes so far as to say, if you insist on being ignorant, be ignorant. What follows is an an organized and curated list of content. The wine probably replaced the blood libations of pagans ps. Entrusted by beth moore was the book to complete my goodreads challenge and im so happy it was. 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. Grace favor and spiritual blessing, mercy, and heart peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Paul wrote 2 timothy from a dark and damp roman prison cell, just before his death in ad 67. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 2 timothy, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy. 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 book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. Pauls final and most personal letter, 2 timothy encourages church planter timothy to accept his calling and deal with corrupt teachers. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. By the time paul wrote his second letter to timothy, the young pastor had been ministering to the church at ephesus for four years, and it had been almost that long since he had received his first letter from paul. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. Like 1 timothy, this book is addressed to timothy, whom paul calls beloved child. Timothys goal was not to present himself approved to people, but to god. Paul wrote 2 timothy, the last of his inspired letters, shortly before his martyrdom ca. This includes sections on appropriate conduct in worship gatherings, the qualifications of elders and deacons, and the proper order of church discipline. The pastoral epistles are a group of three books of the canonical new testament. Second timothy is the second of pauls pastoral epistlesletters written to church leaders he knew. The key personalities are the apostle paul and timothy.
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. Video series bible book introduction videos english bible book introduction videos. Paul knew that timothy would need strength and endurance to fulfill the calling god gave him. This imprisonment was after the one recorded in acts 28. Titus also received a pastoral epistle from paul, but timothy got two.
Since timothy was well versed in pauls theology, the apostle did not instruct him further doctrinally. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Paul was released from his first roman imprisonment for a short period of ministry during which he wrote 1 timothy and titus. Grace, mercy, and peace, from god the father and christ jesus our lord.
Devout jews who became believers in the lord jesus christ 2 tim. Click here for an exhaustive list of content on 2 timothy. You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus. Paul advised timothy on these practical matters in a way that. Jan 02, 2020 the book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable. The lessons were long and required plenty of brainpower. He wasnt to regard the job of being a pastor as a popularity contest but instead as a call to faithfulness to. Messiah is the mediator between god and men 1 timothy 2. In contrast, most of pauls epistles were written to entire congregations. Watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
Christians are to share in sufferinghardship for the sake of christlike a soldier. Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Timothy received his name, which means one who honors god, from his mother eunice, and grandmother lois. Timothy s goal was not to present himself approved to people, but to god. It was written to give encouragement and leadership guidelines to a young pastor named timothy at. Second, paul uses the word picture of a soldier 2 timothy 2. This book has been with me for two months, guiding me through 2 timothy. An epistle of james submit thanks for submitting your testimonial. It was written to give encouragement and leadership guidelines to a young pastor named timothy at the church in ephesus. The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. The author is the apostle paul who wrote it approximately 67 a. Paul sees his life as being part of a sacrifice for god cf. I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus.
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