II Timothy

1. II Timothy Church Doctrine and Conduct—Cont’d

2. II Timothy Church Doctrine and Conduct—Cont’d • Admonitions for the Present (Ch. 1-2) • Warnings for the Future (Ch. 3-4)

3. II Timothy: Lessons • Lesson 8 (Introduction & Overview) • Lesson 9 (Ch. 1) • Lesson 10 (Ch. 2) • Lesson 11 (Ch. 3:1-3:13) • Lesson 12 (Ch. 3:14-4:22)

4. Lesson 8 Key Questions for Introduction & Overview • Who was Timothy? • Who was Paul? • Where does II Timothy fit in Paul’s writings? • Why was II Timothy written? • Outline of II Timothy. • What to remember.

5. Who Was Timothy? • Child of faithful mother/grandmother. (2 Tim 1:5 NKJV) … the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. • One of good reputation. (Acts 16:2 NKJV) He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. • One who had known the scriptures. (2 Tim 3:15 NKJV) … from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

6. Who Was Timothy?—Cont’d • Student of Paul. (1 Tim 1:2 NKJV) To Timothy, a true son in the faith … (1 Tim 1:18 NKJV) This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, ... • Companion of Paul. (2 Cor 1:1 NKJV) Paul, … and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth .... (Also 1:1 of Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thess.)

7. Who Was Timothy?—Cont’d • Representative/messenger of Paul. (Acts 17:13-14 NKJV) … the brethren sent Paul away, … but both Silas and Timothy remained there. (1 Th 3:1-2 NKJV) … we … left in Athens alone, and sent Timothy ... to establish you and encourage you …. (1 Cor 16:10 NKJV) Now if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord .... (Phil 2:19 NKJV) ... send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. • A faithful servant of the Lord. (Phil 2:20-22 NKJV) For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.

8. Who Was Timothy?—Cont’d • A young man with an awesome responsibility. (1 Tim 6:20 NKJV) O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, … (1 Tim 4:16 NKJV) Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. .... (1 Tim 4:11 NKJV) These things command and teach. (1 Tim 6:5 NKJV) ... From such withdraw yourself. (1 Tim 3:15 NKJV) ... know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church ... (1 Tim 1:18 NKJV) … wage the good warfare,

9. Who Was Timothy?—Cont’d • A young man with an awesome responsibility.—Cont’d (2 Tim 1:13 NKJV) Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me …. (2 Tim 2:2 NKJV) And the things that you have heard … commit these to faithful men …. (2 Tim 2:15 NKJV) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Tim 4:2 NKJV) Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. (2 Tim 4:5 NKJV) But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

10. Who Was Paul? • A Jew (Pharisee taught by Gamaliel) (Acts 22:3 NKJV) "I am indeed a Jew, ... but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, …. (Phil 3:5 NKJV) ... concerning the law, a Pharisee; • A Persecutor of Christians (Acts 26:10-11 NKJV) … many of the saints I shut up in prison, ... and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. And I punished them often in every synagogue and compelled them to blaspheme … • A Convert to Christians (Acts 9:15 NKJV) ... he is a chosen vessel...to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. (Acts 26:19 NKJV) ... I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

11. Who Was Paul?—Cont’d • An Apostle (2 Cor 11:5 NKJV) For I consider that I am not at all inferior to the most eminent apostles. (2 Cor 12:11-12 NKJV) ... for in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing. Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you … (Gal 2:8 NKJV) (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised also worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles), • The Author of I & II Timothy (1 Tim 1:1-2 NKJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, ... To Timothy, a true son in the faith …. (2 Tim 1:1 NKJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ … To Timothy, a beloved son: ….

12. Where Does II Timothy Fit in Paul’s Writings? 60 50 70 The Period of Paul’s Writings (52-68) I Thess. I & II Cor., Gal. I Tim. & Titus 57 52 62 67 Eph., Phil., Col., Phm. 58 53 68 II Thess. Rom. II Tim. Death 67-- 61----- 63 ----------- 48-49 51------- 54 ------------- 58 68 First Journey Second Journey Third Journey In Prison Later Travels In Prison Dates are primarily from Life and Epistles of St. Paul, Conybeare and Howson.

13. Why Was II Timothy Written? • To provide admonitions for the present about faithful service in preserving and preaching/ teaching the gospel. • To provide warnings about future dangers for the gospel and those who preach/teach it.

14. Outline of II Timothy • Admonitions for the Present (Ch. 1-2) • Use Abilities Received (1:1-7) • Do Not Be Ashamed of the Gospel and Those Who Suffer for It (1:8-18) • Spread the Truth (2:1-13) • Preserve the Truth (2:14-26) • Warnings for the Future (Ch. 3-4) • Dangers of False Teachers (3:1-3:13) • Measures Against False Teachers (3:14-4:22)

15. What to Remember From Introduction & Overview • II Timothy was probably Paul’s last epistle. • We must: • conscientiously preserve and preach the gospel, • beware of false teachers, and • persevere when persecuted.