The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. God had also summoned timothy to become part of his holy people, and to live a morally pure manner vs. Titus also received a pastoral epistle from paul, but timothy got two. Thoughtprovoking discussion questions make it a useful tool for personal enrichment, small groups, and classes. 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. These are all of the chapters of the book of 1 timothy. No wonder the lord jesus said to the church of laodicea.
Bible study lesson sheets these are lessons designed for either a class or personal study. Extensive footnotes assist teachers and preachers with background research for sermon preparation. The letter, traditionally attributed to the apostle paul, consists mainly of counsels to his younger colleague and delegate timothy regarding his ministry in ephesus. We learn here in 2 timothy of two men who lived during the days of moses and aaron.
Study guide for 2 timothy 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. We hope that you find the 2 timothy summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of 2 timothy. Paul barely restrained them from doing so, and soon enemies of the gospel. These bible writers wrote as they were inspired by the holy spirit see 2 timothy 3.
Paul recognized that his earthly life was likely coming to an end soon. Continuing he says, this set of imperatives, in serving as an introduction to verses 68, draws a contrast between timothy, still in the thick of the fight, and paul who has fought the grand fight fee,1 and 2 timothy, titus, p. Paul affirms that the gospel is that for which he was appointed a preacherapostleteacher and that he suffers. And he reveals the result of not rightly dividing the word of god. 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 timothy, is one of the three pastoral epistles traditionally attributed to paul the apostle. Timothy grew up in the town of lystra as the son of a jewish woman named eunice, who was a believer, and a greek gentile father who is not mentioned by name. When paul and barnabas first visited lystra, paul healed a person crippled from birth, leading many of the inhabitants to accept his teaching. Paul warns timothy that in the last days perilous times will come, when men will be lovers of themselves. Timothy, the recipient of the two new testament letters bearing his name, was the son of a greek father and a jewish mother. This is the holy book of 2 timothy, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy. He joined paul during one of pauls later missionary journeys.
It seems that timothy was naturally timid and easily discouraged so. Here are four powerful life lessons from 1 peter and 2 peter as you study the bible. Paul wrote this second letter to timothy during his second imprisonment in rome, shortly before his death. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. Intro to 1 timothy biblica the international bible society. Imprisoned in rome yet again, the apostle paul felt lonely and abandoned. From fisherman to evangelist, here are four powerful lessons for christians today, from the books of 1 and 2 peter. Clustered with 1 timothy and titus the other two pastoral epistles, it stands near the end of the pauline corpus, the collection of letters attributed to the apostle paul the books of romans through philemon.
It is a swarming compost of a book, an irish stew of poetry and propaganda, law and legalism, myth and murk, history and hysteria. Timothys father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian. Paul wrote this letter from his second roman imprisonment, and soon after he. Interesting facts about 2 timothy barnes bible charts author. Timothy had a wonderful spiritual heritage and many opportunities to boldly declare the message of truth. The letter, traditionally attributed to the apostle paul, consists mainly of counsels to his younger colleague and delegate timothy regarding. His verbiage is quite verbose and reveals a woeful ignorance of the bible. In his first epistle to timothy, as we have seen, paul speaks of the latter times, and he depicts conditions that have long since been fulfilledconditions, however, which were still far in the future when he wrote. The testimony of our lord refers to the gospel paul preached. Pauls second letter to timothy is a daily bible reading study book of the book of 2 timothy by deborah h. When he returned a few years later with silas, timothy was already a respected member of the christian congregation, as were his grandmother lois and his mother eunice, both jews. The echo of pauls assurance runs through the whole passage, and he seeks to pass it in to timothy.
Moses was the first person to write portions of scripture while john, the disciple of jesus, was the last. The letter was written to timothy, who was the first bishop of the church of the ephesians. This introduction to first and second timothy covers matters of authorship, date, historical. Reference list timothy king james bible dictionary. The first reference to timothy is found in acts 16. This was the same lord who had redeemed him from sin and judgment. Prescribes various remedies against them 2 timothy 3. As a good soldier for jesus christ, he is to be pure, noble, and ready to take his. A bible study by jack kelley pauls letters to timothy are the instructions from a mentor to a young pastor, one of the first ever, and contain advice on what to do and how to do it, as well as what not to do.
Study guide for 2 timothy 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. In contrast, most of pauls epistles were written to entire congregations. The second book of timothy niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 55 duration. Grace, mercy, and peace, from god our father and jesus christ our lord. He is first brought into notice at the time of pauls second visit to lystra 16. 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. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance. A study of 2nd timothy related media through this 8week study of 2 nd timothy, you will consistently see that our god is a faithful god, consistently loyal to those whom he loves and who place their trust in him. The author is the apostle paul who wrote it approximately 67 a. We cannot wonder that the apostle, knowing these trials should be full of. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of 1 timothy in the bible king james version. A nonpreachy, jargonfree handbook to what the bible is, where it.
Certainly, timothy heard many bible studies from paul, and shared much time with the apostle in personal discipleship. I thank god, whom i serve from my forefathers that is, whom both i and my. Love god greatly is dedicated to making gods word available to our beautiful community of women and now, women have the incredible opportunity to share gods word with children through this study uniquely crafted for young hearts. These counsels include instructions on the organization of the church and the. The first epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as first timothy and often written 1 timothy, is one of three letters in the new testament of the bible often grouped together as the pastoral epistles, along with second timothy and titus. 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. From the account in acts and the allusions in the pauline letters, timothy seems to have been one of the most constant companions of the apostle paul. Second timothy is the second of pauls pastoral epistlesletters written to church leaders he knew. Timothy accompanied paul throughout the mediterranean sea area where timothy eventually became an.
The holy bible book 55 2 timothy kjv dramatized audio. Kjv bible verses from 2 timothy offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in. The second letter to timothy is the sixteenth book in the new testament. Timothy s father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian ac 16. Paul knew that timothy would need strength and endurance to fulfill the calling god gave him. It may be that paul reminded timothy of a special message he presented at timothys ordination service among many witnesses. You know all about how i was persecuted in antioch, iconium, and lystrabut the lord rescued me from all of it. Paul, an apostle by the will of god see 1 corinthians 1. Book of second timothy overview insight for living. The epistle advocates endurance as the main quality for a preacher of the gospel. This volume explores 1 and 2 timothy in 11 lessons. May god the father and christ jesus our lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. Apostle, in the sense it is used here, would mean anointed with signs and wonders following.
Timothy trusted god to give him the strength to do what was right. Again, this is one of the twentyfive times paul encouraged timothy to be strong and endure in his work in ephesus. Introduction to 1 and 2 timothy jesuswalk bible study series. Its the kind of thing youd expect given the relationship. The three epistles are called pastoral because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors literally shepherds. In this letter paul begins by warning timothy regarding false teachers. However he is confident that timothy will not follow that example, and that he will, if need be, rather be willing to suffer hardship for the gospel, he too will later be a prisoner hebrews. As the salutation indicates, paul is writing to timothy, a native of lystra in modern turkey. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. This imprisonment was after the one recorded in acts 28. The book of 2 nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. The apostle pauls preaching may have been used by god to bring timothy to actual conversion, but behind his preaching were years of godly influence by timothy s grandmother and mother. Messiah is the mediator between god and men 1 timothy 2. The apostle forewarns timothy what the last days would be, with the reasons thereof, 2 timothy 3.
Paul writes this letter to encourage timothy and to warn him as well. Paul here in 2 timothy speaks of the ultimate outcome of gospel preaching. The two verses that state the theme and sound the tone of this second epistle are. Timothy was raised as a gentile and was spiritually adopted by the apostle paul.
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