1. NT Survey II Pastoral Epistles: 2 Timothy

2. Possible Reconstruction of Paul’s Journeys after First Imprisonment Paul writes 1 Timothy from Macedonia. Paul & Titus work together at Crete. Paul goes to Corinth, sends letter back to Titus. Paul journeys to Spain. Second Roman imprisonment.

3. Comparison of Paul’s Roman Imprisonments First Imprisonment Second Imprisonment Acts 28; wrote prison epistles Wrote 2 Timothy

4. Comparison of Paul’s Roman Imprisonments First Imprisonment Second Imprisonment Acts 28; wrote prison epistles Wrote 2 Timothy Accused by Jews of heresy and sedition Persecuted by Rome and arrested as a criminal against the Empire

5. Comparison of Paul’s Roman Imprisonments First Imprisonment Second Imprisonment Acts 28; wrote prison epistles Wrote 2 Timothy Accused by Jews of heresy and sedition Persecuted by Rome and arrested as a criminal against the Empire Local, sporadic persecutions (AD 60-63) Neronian persecution (AD 64-68)

6. Comparison of Paul’s Roman Imprisonments First Imprisonment Second Imprisonment Acts 28; wrote prison epistles Wrote 2 Timothy Accused by Jews of heresy and sedition Persecuted by Rome and arrested as a criminal against the Empire Local, sporadic persecutions (AD 60-63) Neronian persecution (AD 64-68) Decent living conditions in a rented house Poor conditions in a cold, dark dungeon

7. Comparison of Paul’s Roman Imprisonments First Imprisonment Second Imprisonment Acts 28; wrote prison epistles Wrote 2 Timothy Accused by Jews of heresy and sedition Persecuted by Rome and arrested as a criminal against the Empire Local, sporadic persecutions (AD 60-63) Neronian persecution (AD 64-68) Decent living conditions in a rented house Poor conditions in a cold, dark dungeon Many friends visited Paul Many abandoned Paul; only Luke was with him

8. Comparison of Paul’s Roman Imprisonments First Imprisonment Second Imprisonment Acts 28; wrote prison epistles Wrote 2 Timothy Accused by Jews of heresy and sedition Persecuted by Rome and arrested as a criminal against the Empire Local, sporadic persecutions (AD 60-63) Neronian persecution (AD 64-68) Decent living conditions in a rented house Poor conditions in a cold, dark dungeon Many friends visited Paul Many abandoned Paul; only Luke was with him Many opportunities for Christian witness available Opportunities for witness were limited

9. Comparison of Paul’s Roman Imprisonments First Imprisonment Second Imprisonment Acts 28; wrote prison epistles Wrote 2 Timothy Accused by Jews of heresy and sedition Persecuted by Rome and arrested as a criminal against the Empire Local, sporadic persecutions (AD 60-63) Neronian persecution (AD 64-68) Decent living conditions in a rented house Poor conditions in a cold, dark dungeon Many friends visited Paul Many abandoned Paul; only Luke was with him Many opportunities for Christian witness available Opportunities for witness were limited Optimistic about release and freedom (Phil 1:24-26) Anticipated execution (2 Tim 4:6)

10. Introductory Matters for Titus Author: The Apostle Paul. Author: The Apostle Paul. Date: About 67 AD, during Paul’s second Roman imprisonment. Date: About 67 AD, during Paul’s second Roman imprisonment. Audience: Timothy, Paul’s closest co-worker and “beloved son.” Audience: Timothy, Paul’s closest co-worker and “beloved son.” Occasion for the Letter: From Timothy’s point of view, he needed exhortation to remain faithful in gospel ministry. From Paul’s point of view, he longed for Timothy to come and minister to him. Occasion for the Letter: From Timothy’s point of view, he needed exhortation to remain faithful in gospel ministry. From Paul’s point of view, he longed for Timothy to come and minister to him. Character of the book: A very personal letter from Paul to Timothy, urging Timothy to be faithful to the ministry entrusted to him. Character of the book: A very personal letter from Paul to Timothy, urging Timothy to be faithful to the ministry entrusted to him.

11. Major Themes in 2 Timothy False Teaching False Teaching Sound Doctrine Sound Doctrine Personal Exhortation to Timothy Personal Exhortation to Timothy Scripture Scripture Faithful Men Faithful Men God’s Work of Salvation God’s Work of Salvation

12. Purpose Statement for 2 Timothy Paul writes to Timothy to exhort him to carry on the ministry of the gospel after his death and to request that Timothy come to him at Rome. Paul writes to Timothy to exhort him to carry on the ministry of the gospel after his death and to request that Timothy come to him at Rome.

13. Outline of 2 Timothy The Prologue (1:1-16) The Prologue (1:1-16) Salutation (1:1-2) Salutation (1:1-2) Paul’s Thanksgiving for Timothy’s Sincere Faith (1:3-5) Paul’s Thanksgiving for Timothy’s Sincere Faith (1:3-5)

14. Outline of 2 Timothy The Body: Paul’s Exhortation to Timothy in Light of Paul’s Impending Death (1:6 – 4:8) The Body: Paul’s Exhortation to Timothy in Light of Paul’s Impending Death (1:6 – 4:8) Exhortations Concerning Timothy’s Personal Steadfastness (1:6 – 2:13) Exhortations Concerning Timothy’s Personal Steadfastness (1:6 – 2:13) Be bold by the Spirit to endure suffering (1:6-18) Be bold by the Spirit to endure suffering (1:6-18) Suffer as a good soldier of Christ Jesus (2:1-13) Suffer as a good soldier of Christ Jesus (2:1-13) Exhortations Concerning Timothy’s Public Service (2:14 – 4:8) Exhortations Concerning Timothy’s Public Service (2:14 – 4:8) Don’t argue over words (2:14-26) Don’t argue over words (2:14-26) Continue in the teaching of Scripture, in light of coming opposition to God’s Truth (3:1-17) Continue in the teaching of Scripture, in light of coming opposition to God’s Truth (3:1-17) Fulfill your ministry (4:1-8) Fulfill your ministry (4:1-8) Epilogue (4:9-22) Epilogue (4:9-22)

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