Introduction
Author: the Apostle Paul
Recipient: Timothy
Background
The destination of the letter
Date of writing
Purpose
Outline of the letter
Stir up the gift of God - 2 Tim. 1:1-7
Introduction
Greeting (the writer, the recipient, the greeting) (2 Tim. 1:1-2)
Serving God according to the promise of life that is in Christ (2 Tim. 1:3-5)
The gift and calling received from God (2 Tim. 1:6-7)
Do not be ashamed to testify to the Lord - 2 Tim 1:8-12
Exhortation not to be ashamed to bear witness to the Lord
Exhortation to endure the afflictions that accompany ministry
An encouragement to endure suffering: the glorious truths of the gospel of salvation
Paul's confidence in the face of suffering for the gospel
Reflections
Exhortation to keep the Word - 2 Tim. 1:13-18
Introduction
Exhortation to guard the good deposit of the Word
Personal examples of loyalty and abandonment
Exhortation to transmit the Word - 2 Tim 2:1-13
Introduction
Resources: God's unlimited grace
The commission: Faithfully transmit the Word
The cost: Accepting suffering for the sake of the gospel
Several examples: Jesus Christ and Paul
An incentive: The certainty of future reward
An approved and useful servant of God - 2 Timothy 2:14-26
Introduction
As a worker
As an instrument
As a servant
The Coming Apostasy - 2 Timothy 3:1-9
Introduction
A warning: "In the last days, difficult times will come."
The characteristics of men in the days to come
The methods of false teachers
Resources for dealing with apostasy - 2 Tim. 3:10-17
Introduction
Exhortation to consider Paul's example
Exhortation to hold fast to the Scriptures
Preach the Word - 2 Tim 4:1-8
Introduction
Exhortation to preach the Word in the face of false doctrines
Timothy must take over in the face of Paul's departure
Paul's co-workers - 2 Tim 4:9-22
Introduction
Paul's co-workers
Instructions regarding Timothy's visit
Paul's defense
Greetings and final blessing
Conclusion
