1. II Timothy Church Doctrine and Conduct —Cont’d

2. Lesson 8--Slide 2 Church Doctrine and Conduct — Cont’d Admonitions for the Present (Ch. 1-2) Warnings for the Future (Ch. 3-4) II Timothy

3. Lesson 8--Slide 3 Lesson 8 (Introduction & Overview) Lesson 9 (Ch. 1) Lesson 10 (Ch. 2) Lesson 11 (Ch. 3:1-3:13) Lesson 12 (Ch. 3:14-4:22) II Timothy: Lessons

4. Lesson 8--Slide 4 Key Questions for Introduction & Overview Introduction & Overview Who was Timothy? Who was Paul? Where does II Timothy fit in Paul’s writings? Why was II Timothy written? Outline of II Timothy. What to remember. Lesson 8

5. Lesson 8--Slide 5 Child of faithful mother/grandmother. (2 Tim 1:5 NKJV) … the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. One of good reputation. (Acts 16:2 NKJV) He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium. One who had known the scriptures. (2 Tim 3:15 NKJV) … from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. Who Was Timothy?

6. Lesson 8--Slide 6 Student of Paul. (1 Tim 1:2 NKJV) To Timothy, a true son in the faith … (1 Tim 1:18 NKJV) This charge I commit to you, son Timothy,... Companion of Paul. (2 Cor 1:1 NKJV) Paul, … and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth.... (Also 1:1 of Philippians, Colossians, I & II Thess.) Who Was Timothy? —Cont’d

7. Lesson 8--Slide 7 Representative/messenger of Paul. (Acts 17:13-14 NKJV) … the brethren sent Paul away, … but both Silas and Timothy remained there. (1 Th 3:1-2 NKJV) … we … left in Athens alone, and sent Timothy... to establish you and encourage you …. (1 Cor 16:10 NKJV) Now if Timothy comes, see that he may be with you without fear; for he does the work of the Lord.... (Phil 2:19 NKJV)... send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. A faithful servant of the Lord. (Phil 2:20-22 NKJV) For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel. Who Was Timothy? —Cont’d

8. Lesson 8--Slide 8 A young man with an awesome responsibility. (1 Tim 6:20 NKJV) O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, … (1 Tim 4:16 NKJV) Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine..... (1 Tim 4:11 NKJV) These things command and teach. (1 Tim 6:5 NKJV)... From such withdraw yourself. (1 Tim 3:15 NKJV)... know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church... (1 Tim 1:18 NKJV) … wage the good warfare, Who Was Timothy? —Cont’d

9. Lesson 8--Slide 9 A young man with an awesome responsibility. —Cont’d (2 Tim 1:13 NKJV) Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me …. (2 Tim 2:2 NKJV) And the things that you have heard … commit these to faithful men …. (2 Tim 2:15 NKJV) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (2 Tim 4:2 NKJV) Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. (2 Tim 4:5 NKJV) But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. Who Was Timothy? —Cont’d

10. Lesson 8--Slide 10 A Jew (Pharisee taught by Gamaliel) (Acts 22:3 NKJV) "I am indeed a Jew,... but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, …. (Phil 3:5 NKJV)... concerning the law, a Pharisee; A Persecutor of Christians (Acts 26:10-11 NKJV) … many of the saints I shut up in prison,... and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. And I punished them often in every synagogue and compelled them to blaspheme … A Convert to Christians (Acts 9:15 NKJV)... he is a chosen vessel...to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel. (Acts 26:19 NKJV)... I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision, Who Was Paul?

11. Lesson 8--Slide 11 An Apostle (2 Cor 11:5 NKJV) For I consider that I am not at all inferior to the most eminent apostles. (2 Cor 12:11-12 NKJV)... for in nothing was I behind the most eminent apostles, though I am nothing. Truly the signs of an apostle were accomplished among you … (Gal 2:8 NKJV) (for He who worked effectively in Peter for the apostleship to the circumcised also worked effectively in me toward the Gentiles), The Author of I & II Timothy (1 Tim 1:1-2 NKJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ,... To Timothy, a true son in the faith …. (2 Tim 1:1 NKJV) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ … To Timothy, a beloved son: …. Who Was Paul? —Cont’d

12. Lesson 8--Slide 12 ----------- Where Does II Timothy Fit in Paul’s Writings? 50 52 53 57 58 6267 68 51------- 54------------- 58 Second Journey Third Journey 68 60 70 I Tim. & Titus II Tim. The Period of Paul’s Writings (52-68) First Journey 48-49 I Thess. II Thess.Rom. I & II Cor., Gal. Eph., Phil., Col., Phm. Later Travels In Prison In Prison 67-- Death Dates are primarily from Life and Epistles of St. Paul, Conybeare and Howson. 61----- 63

13. Lesson 8--Slide 13 To provide admonitions for the present about faithful service in preserving and preaching/ teaching the gospel. To provide warnings about future dangers for the gospel and those who preach/teach it. Why Was II Timothy Written?

14. Lesson 8--Slide 14 Admonitions for the Present (Ch. 1-2) Use Abilities Received (1:1-7) Do Not Be Ashamed of the Gospel and Those Who Suffer for It (1:8-18) Spread the Truth (2:1-13) Preserve the Truth (2:14-26) Warnings for the Future (Ch. 3-4) Dangers of False Teachers (3:1-3:13) Measures Against False Teachers (3:14-4:22) Outline of II Timothy

15. Lesson 8--Slide 15 From Introduction & Overview II Timothy was probably Paul’s last epistle. We must: conscientiously preserve and preach the gospel, beware of false teachers, and persevere when persecuted. What to Remember