Introduction II Timothy 1:1-5
Gnostic = Knowledge
PAUL’S EXECUTION BY NERO 64-67AD
BURNING OF ROME 64 AD
Ask Timothy to come to Rome Purpose of Letter Faithful in preaching Paul’s own testimony Ask Timothy to come to Rome
Facts Regarding II Timothy Refers to 23 individuals
Facts Regarding II Timothy Refers to 23 individuals Only Philemon more personal
Facts Regarding II Timothy Refers to 23 individuals Only Philemon more personal Names Pharaoh's magicians
Facts Regarding II Timothy Refers to 23 individuals Only Philemon more personal Names Pharaoh's magicians Refers to Timothy as “Man of God”
Facts Regarding II Timothy Refers to 23 individuals Only Philemon more personal Names Pharaoh's magicians Refers to Timothy as “Man of God” Uses term for sacrificial offering
Facts Regarding II Timothy Refers to 23 individuals Only Philemon more personal Names Pharaoh's magicians Refers to Timothy as “Man of God” Uses term for sacrificial offering Paul was executed by beheading
Outline Greetings and thanksgiving – 1:1-5 Encouragement and instructions for evangelistic service – 1:6-2:26 Warnings and assurances – 3:1-17 Paul’s final exhortation, testimony and benedictions – 4:1-22
GREETINGS Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, - II Timothy 1:1
Paul Summarizes: Who he is What he hopes for
Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. - II Corinthians 5:17
GREETINGS To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. - II Timothy 1:2
I Timothy 1:2 – II Timothy 1:2 THE SAME: Blessing Grace
I Timothy 1:2 – II Timothy 1:2 THE SAME: Blessing Grace Mercy
I Timothy 1:2 – II Timothy 1:2 THE SAME: Blessing Grace Mercy Peace with God / Self / Others
I Timothy 1:2 – II Timothy 1:2 THE SAME: Blessing Source of the blessing
I Timothy 1:2 – II Timothy 1:2 THE SAME: Blessing Source of the blessing Recipient of the letter
THANKSGIVING 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. - II Timothy 1:3-4
THANKSGIVING For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. - II Timothy 1:5
Bridge 1:5 Greetings Thanksgiving 1:1-4 Instruction Encouragement 1:6-2:26