A nonpreachy, jargonfree handbook to what the bible is, where it came from, and what its all about. The 2 timothy bible study tool is designed to teach the body of christ biblical truths about the book of 2 timothy. Imprisoned in rome yet again, the apostle paul felt lonely and abandoned. A study through the book of 2 timothy addeddate 201204 18. Paul second imprisonment in rome came during the persecution of the emperor nero, and this would place the date of the epistle to 2 timothy to be around the beginning of 68 ad. Paul seems to have written 2 timothy with two purposes in mind. Paul, imprisoned in rome for the second time, faced certain martyrdom. Paul probably wrote 2 timothy during a second imprisonment in rome following a fourth missionary journey that is not recorded in acts. Book of 2 timothy 2 timothy chapter 1 2 timothy chapter 2 2 timothy chapter 3 2 timothy chapter 4. Timothy may have been in macedonia at the time that this book was written.
The letter includes a probable reference to his ordination 2 tim. 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. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of jesus christ. Introduction to 1 and 2 timothy jesuswalk bible study series. We hope that you find the 2 timothy summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of 2 timothy. Ephesus was a wealthy and highly influential port city in the roman province of asia, renowned for its temple of artemis diana. The book of 2 nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. So the primary purpose of 1 timothy is to urge pauls appointed representative to stop the false teaching. Pauls second visit to lystra is when timothy first connected with paul 1 timothy 1. 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. Even though pauls been put in the slammer, hes cool with it. The pastoral epistles 12 timothy, titus summary shmoop. These are personal letters written to the young man timothy.
Download a free mp3 teaching series on 1 timothy here who was timothy. The apostle paul writes to instruct and encourage his faithful comrades timothy and titus, who are in. Commentary on the book of 2 timothy relevant bible teaching. This imprisonment was after the one recorded in acts 28. Timothys mother, eunice, and his grandmother, lois, were both christians 2 tim. Modern critical scholars argue that 2 timothy was not written by paul but by an anonymous author, sometime between 90 and 140 ad. How to read 2 timothy the last words of a person facing imminent death often make a significant impact. Warnings to shun vain babblings and dangerous errors. Interesting facts about 2 timothy barnes bible charts author.
For biographical information on timothy, see introduction to 1 timoth. The roman emperor nero had been slowly descending into. These facts about the book of 2 timothy make great bible studies by teaching the word of god. The author has been traditionally identified as paul the apostle since as early as ad 180, although most modern scholars consider the letter pseudepigraphical, perhaps written as late as the first half of the second century ad. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. It was during this time that he wrote 2 timothy see chart, p. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. The three epistles are called pastoral because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors literally shepherds. Intro to 2 timothy biblica the international bible society. This is certainly the case in pauls last letter to his beloved disciple and faithful colleague. He was probably under military custody, as in his former imprisonment, though of a severer kind 2 timothy 1. The language and ideas of this epistle are notably different from the other two pastoral letters yet similar to the later pauline letters, especially the ones he wrote in captivity. The book of 2 timothy, chapter 2 king james version.
Ashamed 4 times in the book other sets by this creator. When we compare this with the available history in the book of acts, we see that it was paul who was suffered persecution at antioch, iconium. The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. His mother eunice, and his grandmother, lois, are mentioned in 2 timothy 1. Charges to flee youthful lusts, and to minister with zeal against error, but with meekness of spirit. Continuing he says, this set of imperatives, in serving as an introduction to verses 68, draws a contrast between timothy, still in the thick of the fight, and paul who has fought the grand fight fee,1 and 2 timothy, titus, p. Acts records that his mother was a believer but his father was a greek acts 16. Paul wrote this second letter to timothy during his second imprisonment in rome, shortly before his death. Paul recognized that his earthly life was likely coming to an end soon.
Watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The book of 2nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus. 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. Paul gives timothy a bold, clear call to continue in the gospel despite. This time, hes writing to timothy from prison in rome. The second epistle to timothy 4 chapters a subject and purpose of epistle. Summary of the book of 2 timothy bible history online.
The first book of timothy niv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 54 duration. The bible tells us in the last days that people will love themselves more than god. The book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage timothy, and all other believers, to persevere in faith 2 timothy 3. Suffering for jesus is one of his favorite things to dotimothy. Commentary on the book of 2 timothy 2 timothy 1 1paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, according to the promise of life in christ jesus, 2to timothy, my beloved son. Previous index next the second epistle to timothy chapter two objectives in studying this chapter 1 to appreciate the need for endurance and faithfulness to the will of christ 2 to note the warnings against profane and vain babblings, foolish and ignorant disputes 3 to consider how the servant of the lord can be a vessel for honor, useful for the master and prepared for every good. John macarthur takes readers on a journey through biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface, focusing on meaning and context, and then reflecting on the explored passage or concept. The apostle foretells the rise of dangerous enemies to the gospel. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book.
Modern critical scholars argue that 2 timothy was not written by paul but by an anonymous author, sometime between. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. The book was written in rome, timothy had left ephesus 2 timothy 4. This second epistle which was written several years after the first draws a totally different picture before our eyes. 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. Paul writes this letter to encourage timothy and to warn him as well. This quarter we will be studying two of pauls letters that are very different from most of the new testament 1 and 2 timothy. If 2 timothy was indeed written by paul, it would have been composed near the. Headings throughout the following book of 2 timothy. Writing from an unknown location, paul wrote to timothy at ephesus to instruct him on how to lead the church there. In the new testament, the second epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as. There is a sense of urgency, especially in 1 timothy. Should christians avoid quarreling about christian teachings. The epistle advocates endurance as the main quality for a preacher of the gospel.
The letter was written to timothy, who was the first bishop of the church of the ephesians. Historical background of 2 timothy saint timothy paul the apostle. The author is the apostle paul who wrote it approximately 67 a. 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. Pauls second letter to timothy is a daily bible reading study book of the book of 2 timothy by deborah h. Kjv bible verses from 2 timothy offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in. The human eye might be more awesome than we ever imagined. Paul begins his second letter to timothy almost identically to the first, emphasizing his. Book of second timothy overview insight for living. Constables notes on 2 timothy 2020 edition according to tradition which goes back at least to the fifth century, the mamertine prison is the place where both paul and peter were confined before their execution under nero. Pauls first letter to timothy may not have smoothed out all the wrinkles in the christian community, but that doesnt stop paul from trying again. Paul wrote to timothy to encourage him in his responsibility for overseeing the work of the ephesian church and possibly the other churches in the province of asia 1 timothy 1. Paul looked past his own circumstances to express concern for the churches and specifically for timothy. All that we know of his father is that he was a greek, not a jew.
Title this epistle is the second of two inspired letters paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, timothy 1. Paul introduces himself to timothy, and encourages him saying, for god did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of selfdiscipline. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy introduction and. Overview of the book of 2 timothy reformed answers to. This historical relationship between paul and timothy is one of mentorship.
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