BOOK
: 2
Timothy
Description
:
A follow up letter to Timothy from Paul who is in prison again.
Author:
The apostle Paul
Date
written : Probably about
AD66 or 67
Chapters
: 4
Brief
Synopsis:
•
Instead of being confined to his house
(Acts 28:30)Paul has now been imprisoned by emperor Nero in a cell in
chains (4:13) like a common criminal (1:16, 2:9) where he was difficult
to find (1:17) and felt he was nearing the end of his life (4:6-8)
•
He obviously felt lonely and wants Timothy
to come as soon as possible (1:4, 4:9,21).
•
In the face of the persecution that is
taking place, he wants Timothy to guard the Gospel (1:14), persevere
in it (3:14,15), keep on preaching it (4:2) and as necessary, even to
suffer for it (1:8, 2:3) and ensure it is passed on (2:3)
•
Again, perhaps because of the persecution
against the church, he emphasises the need to endure (2:1-13) and as
in the first letter he warns against false teachers who stir up controversies
(2:14-18).
•
Yet again, possibly with persecution in
mind, he warns of the last days (3:1-9).
•
Perhaps for encouragement in the face
of all this, he gives a strong testimony of how the Lord has looked
after him always (3:10-17) and how he is sure his future with the Lord
will be wonderful (4:6-8).
Some
Key Verses:
On
this page instead of providing the verses, we recommend the reader to
work through the references in the Brief Synopsis above, looking them
up in your Bible.
Concluding
Comments
This
a is a letter from a man facing his last days and expressing his concern
that the Gospel be passed on and God's people stand firm. With that
in mind he warns against those who would distort the Gospel and of the
difficult times he sees coming at the End. For himself he is confident
in his testimony of how God has kept him and will bless him in eternity
in the near future.
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