2 Timothy

2 Timothy 1:1-5

Theme: Holding the Truth

Key Chapter: 2

Key Verse: 2:3-4

4 chapters; 83 verses; 1,666 words

Grade: 6.4

AUTHOR

The Holy Spirit of God by inspiration (2 Timothy 3:16) through Paul (1:1)

Written: A.D.67

Outline:

I. The Pastoral Appeal. ch.1

II. The Practical Appeal. ch.2

III. The Prophetic Appeal. ch.3

IV. The Personal Appeal. ch.4

“If there is one New Testament book to which we ought to give special heed in our day and age, it is this one. The parables of Jesus and the letters to the seven churches in Revelation reveal an increasing apostasy through the church age. So, this letter takes on particular importance to those who believe we are living in the last days.” (New Testament Survey. Knox, James W.)

“of God” in 2 Timothy

Of - (1828) From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing

phrase "of God"

Occurs 998 times in the Bible

Occurs 8 times in 2 Timothy

I. The Will of God.

2 Timothy 1:1

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,

II. The Word of God.

2 Timothy 2:9

Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

III. The Power of God.

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;

IV. The Foundation of God.

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 Christ depart from iniquity.

2 Timothy 3:4

Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

V. The Man of God.

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.

2 Timothy 3:17

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Conclusion:

Are you of God?

In this letter there is no apostolic guidance for church rule or church administration. Once the church in a region or nation has reached the stage of apostasy, there are only three things which can be done:

Preach the Bible.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine

Do not fall in line with the apostates. As Jeremiah did in his day, proclaim God's truth, without compromise, until the hour that judgment falls.

Teach others to teach others.

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

Train other individuals, no matter how few, to carry on the true gospel ministry.

Start over where you are.

2 Timothy 4:5

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry

Start again. So many men waste years of time and energy trying to sail a sunken ship. If that congregation will not hear or obey Bible truth or will not serve the Lord, go out and win a new group of men and women to Jesus Christ and start all over again[…]”

Preached at Silica Springs Bible Institute 3/1/2016