Paul uses the same word translated silence in 1 timothy 2. He urges timothy to try to come before the winter 2 timothy 4. Filled with great insight taken from the original language, this volume will help you understand more deeply the pastoral love. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries.
An outcome of this production was the new testament for english readers 4 vols. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. Paul knew that timothy would need strength and endurance to fulfill the calling god gave him. A free bible translation and commentary on pauls second letter to timothy in easyenglish. It is one of the three pastoral epistles, 1st timothy, 2nd timothy and. In the court for the first time, he had been successful. It is an intensely personal letter written to encourage timothy in his difficult task and to ask him to come to rome.
Grace, mercy, peace, from god the father and christ jesus our lord. Our knowledge of his activities, after that time, comes mainly. Because of this, everyone in asia had deserted him 1. He hopes that timothy will be able to reach him before the end 4. This sermon is both a fathers day message and the first installment in a summer series on the priorities of the local church. The book of 1 timothy prescription for a healthy church. Study 2 timothy 4 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. If jesus were god, this would have been a wonderful place to say it. 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. The book of 2 timothy depicts the apostle paul as a runner who has finished his leg of the relay and is ready to pass on the baton to the next runner. The following is fresh translation and commentary on an especially controversial passage in the evangelical community. This study will show you what it means for you to be faithful to your godto be unwavering in belief and consistently loyal to him as you live each day. Paul wrote this second letter to timothy during his second imprisonment in rome, shortly before his death.
Grace, mercy and peace from god the father and christ jesus our lord. James rosscup writes that this was the great work in the life of the versatile dean of canterbury. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy relevant bible teaching. The church from its birth studied the apostles doc trine acts 2. Come along and study 2 timothy with us in our chapter by chapter weekly bible study guide. It encourages timothy to accept his calling and commit to its challenges, suffering and struggles as he deals with corrupt teachings. T he wiersbe bible commentaryhad a modest beginning in 1972 when victor books pub lished my commentary on 1 john and called it be real. Paul does not envisage writing anything further to timothy, nor perhaps to anyone else. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i wrote additional commentaries, all of them falling under the new be series. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. Nobody remembers who named the book, but for me it was the beginning of three decades of intensive bible study as i. But in a great house such as the christian church soon became, taking in multitudes of gentiles in all parts of asia, macedonia, greece, and italy, and such as it has long been, and now is. You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus. While god promises that he will keep all that he saves, the process is not automatic.
And the things that thou hast heard of me meaning the doctrines of the gospel, the form of sound words. As an amazon associate, if you use the link above, we receive a small percentage from qualifying purchases. Timothy is the next runner in line that would receive the handoff from paul. We must endure hardship as good soldiers, disciplined athletes, and hard working farmers 2. The niv application commentary from biblical textto contemporary life kindle edition by walter l. For biographical information on timothy, see introduction to 1 timoth. The contents of the letters reveal the obvious reason for this. How we should encourage each other to do gods work. Outline of ii timothy floral heights church of christ. The arabic version renders it, the secrets, or mysteries that thou hast heard of me. This began a long relationship of service together in the work of the lord, in which timothy served paul as a son would his father ph 2. Until a man is nothing, god can make nothing out of him. This 21 part expository study of 2 timothy was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 200607. These letters of compassion, instruction, and admonition were meant to instruct and strengthen the leaders and the members of these churches.
Paul had a deep affection for timothy, his son in the faith. The letters to timothy and titus, the new international commentary on the. They were written by paul to two of his young converts 1 timothy. See introduction to i timothy for comprehensive study. David guzik commentary on 2 timothy 2, where paul advices timothy to work hard for a faithful god and to persevere with a servants heart. Timothy was under pressure to compromise the gospel. It shows that when a person is born again, his salvation is assuredhis salvation is never in doubt no. His mind was not on himself, dwelling on the injustice that had befallen him. The idea is without contention instead of total silence. His mind dwells now on the evil of the times, now on the diffidence of timothy. Second timothy brings us to the brink of death, forcing us to consider its reality and how we might react when faced with it. Title this epistle is the second of two inspired letters paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, timothy 1.
This pastoral epistle is a great book to study as a group and i am excited that you are taking the time to lead others through it. Pastoral epistles the two letters to timothy and the one to titus are labeled pastoral epistles. The word order christ jesus, instead of the more usual jesus. This is one of the great and clear texts in the debate as to who jesus really is. This is the true apostolical succession,one minister brings another to christ, and then charges that other to train other preachers and teachers to carry on the blessed work of evangelization. He also wants timothy to bring his books and papers 2 timothy 4. Small group bible study guide for 2 timothy study and obey. The second epistle to timothy chapter one objectives in studying this chapter 1 to notice the great love that existed between paul and timothy 2 to examine the exhortations to faithful service given by paul to timothy.
These passages suggest timothy was a man who tended to be timid, and who didnt like to confront people or want to alienate others with a strong stand on the issues. New international commentary on the new testament philip h. Paul is exhorting timothy to embrace hardship for the sake of the gospel 1. Best of all, it will point you to the one who can give you the courage to do so. Among them are hymenaeus and philetus, 2 timothy 2.
His mission and authority apostle of christ jesus he is at the close of his ministry, having fulfilled his mission. He asks timothy to bring the warm coat that he had left in the town of troas. Remember that when 2 timothy was written, the persecution of christians was widespread. I suggest, among other things, that paul is not speaking to men and women in general, but husbands and wives. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy and more. Read 2 timothy commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Constables notes on 1 timothy 2020 edition at the end of the book of acts, paul was under house arrest in rome acts 28.
A study of 2 timothy, will challenge you to stand strong in the faith and carry on the ministry of the gospel to those who follow. But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the. The grace of god through jesus christ is the way to transform and save mankind. That is what this epistle teaches, and that is why it is important for us to study 2 timothy. Pdf 2 timothy exegetical paper nathaniel b parker academia. Timothy was gifted, valuable man for the kingdom of god.
The inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to help christians in. Reflections on 2 timothy 81 page commentary in pdf. Since it was written to one of pauls best friends who knew his theology, and not to a church who did not know his theology titus or to a church. The deep conviction of the writer that he was about to be put to death for holding the christian faith 2 tim. Henry alford 2 timothy commentary the new testament for english readers. Delivered unto satan was evidently an apostolic ministry. The inductive training manual is a series of questions on each section of 1 timothy, designed for small group discussion, to. This bible study, to be found faithful, examines the last of pauls letters in the bible 2 timothy. Commentary on the book of 1 timothy 1 timothy 1 1paul, an apostle of christ jesus according to the commandment of god our savior, and of christ jesus, who is our hope, 2to timothy, my true child in the faith.
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