This, the first of pauls epistles to the young pastor timothy. It is traditionally considered to be the last epistle he wrote before his death. These small group studies of 2 timothy contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. The book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. Paul calls upon timothy to sir up the gift of god which is in thee 2 timothy 1.
The second epistle to timothy chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice the great love that existed between paul and timothy 2 to examine the exhortations to faithful service given by paul to timothy. For biographical information on timothy see introduction to 1 timothy. Background bruce dick talks about the nature of pastoral. When paul left timothy in ephesus, he had specifically charged him to deal with some false teachers in the church 1. Ephesus was a wealthy and highly influential port city in the roman province of asia, renowned for its temple of artemis diana. Writing from an unknown location, paul wrote to timothy at ephesus to instruct him on how to lead the church there.
The book of 2 nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Today, were doing our preliminary background work on the book of 2 timothy before diving into the text. Probably, he had the general superintendence of the pauline churches in asia minor, in accordance with his mission combining the office of evangelist. In contrast to his first imprisonment, when he lived in a rented house ac 28. Paul wrote 1 timothy in order to advise his young coworker timothy concerning issues that were arising at the church in ephesus. Paul looked past his own circumstances to express concern for the churches and specifically for timothy. The book of 2 timothy depicts the apostle paul as a runner who has finished his leg of the relay and is ready to pass on the baton to the next runner. These three epistles have a lot in common with each other. The three epistles are called pastoral because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors. Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group.
Paul likely wrote 1 timothy during a fourth missionary journey not recorded in the book of acts. It is titled, as are the other personal letters of paul to individuals 1 timothy. 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. 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. If you are a pastor then 1 and 2 timothy is for you and is intended to help you in knowing how the church should conduct its. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly scripture encouragement to share with family and friends. The book of 1 timothy prescription for a healthy church. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston. Constables notes on 1 timothy 2020 edition at the end of the book of acts, paul was under house arrest in rome acts 28. In the new testament, the second epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as. Headings throughout the following book of 1 timothy. With all the exhortations and instructions related to his work as a minister of the gospel of christ, an appropriate theme for this epistle. Overview of the book of 2 timothy reformed answers to.
To call for timothy to visit paul in his last days and to encourage timothy in his ministry against false teachers in ephesus. Modern critical scholars argue that 2 timothy was not written by paul but by an anonymous author, sometime between. Pauls closeness to and admiration of timothy are seen in pauls naming him as the cosender of six of his letters 2 corinthians, philippians,colossians, 1, 2 thessalonians and philemon and in his speaking highly of him to the philippians php 2. The roman emperor nero had been slowly descending into. For biographical information on timothy, see introduction to 1 timoth. The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. 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. Acts records that his mother was a believer but his father was a greek acts 16. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book. Paul was released from his first roman imprisonment for a short period of ministry during which he wrote 1 timothy and titus. The roman emperor nero had been slowly descending into madness since his ascent to the throne in ad 54, a process exacerbated by the great fire of rome in ad 64 that burned half the city. It encourages timothy to accept his calling and commit to its challenges, suffering and struggles as he deals with corrupt teachings.
Titus next book of the bible 1 timothy previous 2 peter also written by an apostle. 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 was concerned about the welfare of the churches during this time of persecution under nero, and he admonishes timothy to guard the gospel, to persevere in it, to keep on preaching it and, if necessary, to suffer for it 1. Paul wrote 2 timothy from a dark and damp roman prison cell, just before his death in ad 67.
Title this epistle is the second of two inspired letters paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, timothy 1. Intro to 2 timothy biblica the international bible society. At this point, paul turns from the situation addressed in 1 timothy, which was now on the mend, and warns timothy that this would not be the last battle he or the church would. Summary of the book of 2 timothy author, date and setting paul knew that his work was done and that his life was nearly at an end 4. In sum, though there is great dispute, we believe that the evidence is on the side of pauline authorship, with the help of an amanuensis perhaps luke. The importance and urgency of this work cannot be underestimated. That the man of god may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. Based on the traditional view that 2 timothy was pauls final epistle, chapter 4 mentions v. Pauls closeness to and admiration of timothy are seen in pauls naming him as the cosender of six of his letters 2 corinthians, philippians,colossians, 1,2 thessalonians and philemon and in his speaking highly of him to the philippians php 2. Powerpoint backgrounds featuring scripture from the book of 2 timothy. Download a free mp3 teaching series on 1 timothy here who was timothy.
Guard and maintain the gospel 2 ti 1 fight and suffer for the gospel 2 ti 2. Paul gives timothy a bold, clear call to continue in the gospel despite suffering. Introduction to 1 and 2 timothy jesuswalk bible study series. The second letter to timothy is the sixteenth book in the new testament. The epistle advocates endurance as the main quality for a preacher of the gospel. The author see our discussion of authorship for the pastoral epistles in our introduction to 1 timothy. Because of this overall context, it is apparent that paul especially has in mind. With this brief background, we want to study the first letter of paul to timothy. 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. 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. Paul wrote this second letter to timothy during his second imprisonment in.
Much of the epistle deals with the nature of pastoral conduct, including the. Outline of ii timothy floral heights church of christ. These are personal letters written to the young man timothy. But all his friends except luke had left him 2 timothy 4. At the end of pauls life he requested timothy to join him at rome. Book of first timothy overview insight for living ministries. Watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. He asks timothy to bring the warm coat that he had left in the town of troas.
It was during this time that he wrote 2 timothy see chart, p. Book of second timothy overview insight for living. Jan 02, 2020 the book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. Future ministry and past ministry these letters can speak to each of. The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also offers practical and spiritual guidance to pastors and church leaders. Apr 20, 2015 background study is the key to understanding what was written and why. Paul probably wrote 2 timothy during a second imprisonment in rome following a fourth missionary journey that is not recorded in acts. In this section of the lecture the first epistle to timothy. Paul wrote letters to timothy, whom he had left there to address the heresy and ungodly living that had arisen 1 timothy. Paul, as now the much older elder, addressed timothy as his own son in the faith and charged him to battle as a minister for what was right 1 timothy 2. This quarter we will be studying two of pauls letters that are very different from most of the new testament 1 and 2 timothy. In the court for the first time, he had been successful. 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.
By the time of writing his second letter to timothy, it might have appeared that pauls authority over the church in ephesus had been weakened through church leaders in the province abandoning him to his fate, even if they had not also abandoned his gospel 2tim 1. Mar 22, 2010 timothy was told that loving admonition would hopefully bring church members who still opposed him to repentance and thence to knowledge of the truth 2tim 2. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage timothy, and all other believers, to persevere in faith 2 timothy 3. Purpose, occasion, and background january 30, 20 paul wrote 1 timothy in order to advise his young coworker timothy concerning issues that were arising at the church in ephesus. Paul wrote 2 timothy, the last of his inspired letters, shortly before his martyrdom ca. And how from your childhood you have had a knowledge of and been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to instruct you and give you the understanding for salvation which comes through faith in christ jesus through the leaning of the entire human personality on god in christ jesus in absolute trust and confidence in his power, wisdom, and goodness. He also wants timothy to bring his books and papers 2 timothy 4. The inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy introduction and. In 2 timothy, paul is near execution and offers a personal challenge to timothy. Our knowledge of his activities, after that time, comes mainly from scanty references in his epistles and conjectures, since we have no canonical history of this part of his work. They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline.
Expecting that death would come soon, paul wrote this farewell letter to timothy, who was at ephesus, urging him to stand firm and asking him to come for one final visit. The book of 1 timothy, one of the apostle pauls three pastoral epistles, provides a unique yardstick for churches to measure their conduct. Intro to 1 timothy biblica the international bible society. Expecting that death would come soon, paul wrote this farewell letter to timothy, who was at ephesus, urging him. Indeed, in the time between pauls first and second missionary journeys, timothy had won the admiration of the christians in his hometown of lystra and in the larger city of iconium nearby to the north vs. Pauls second epistle to timothy emphasizes the power that comes from having a testimony of. There are two books in the bible with timothy s name on them. In it he exhorts timothy to guard against false doctrine, protect public worship, and develop mature leadership.
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