It was during this time that he wrote 2 timothy see chart, p. The author is the apostle paul who wrote it approximately 67 a. Jan 02, 2020 the book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. By the time of writing his second letter to timothy, it might have appeared that pauls authority over the church in ephesus had been weakened through church leaders in the province abandoning him to his fate, even if they had not also abandoned his gospel 2tim 1. Paul was concerned about the welfare of the churches during this time of persecution under nero, and he admonishes timothy to guard the gospel, to persevere in it, to keep on preaching it and, if necessary, to suffer for it 1. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage timothy, and all other believers, to persevere in faith 2 timothy 3. In 2 timothy, we have the last known words to flow from the apostles pen. The book of 2 nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Based on the traditional view that 2 timothy was pauls final epistle, chapter 4 mentions v. Interlinear bible bible commentaries bible lexicon topical bible bible summary bible outline bible timeline childrens bible bible hub. These three epistles have a lot in common with each other. China between empires history of imperial china book 2 kindle edition by mark edward lewis, timothy brook. 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. That the man of god may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Early sources in church history that attribute this. Ephesus was a wealthy and highly influential port city in the roman province of asia, renowned for its temple of artemis diana. Portions of 2 timothy parallel the epistle to the philippians, also believed to be written with timothys help near the time of pauls death. At the end of pauls life he requested timothy to join him at rome. Based on the recommendation of several church members both in the city and in iconium, paul decides to take the young man with him as he travels preaching the gospel acts 16. It encourages timothy to accept his calling and commit to its challenges, suffering and struggles as he deals with corrupt teachings. Before this can happen, however, the apostle pays to have him circumcised verse 3.
It is a swarming compost of a book, an irish stew of poetry and propaganda, law and legalism, myth and murk, history and hysteria. In the new testament, the second epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as. The book of 1 timothy, one of the apostle pauls three pastoral epistles, provides a unique yardstick for churches to measure their conduct. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. The letter, traditionally attributed to the apostle paul, consists mainly of counsels to his younger colleague and delegate timothy regarding.
The internal evidence certainly supports paul as the author, especially references to his earlier life 1. China between empires history of imperial china book 2. It seems that paul may have had reason to fear that. He was anxious to see his disciple timothy, before his death, and that timothy should bring mark with him 2 timothy 1. Dec 07, 2017 the book of 2 timothy read by alexander scourby. You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus. Modern critical scholars argue that 2 timothy was not written by paul but by an anonymous author, sometime between.
If paul was going to make any complaints, he would have to make them. This is the holy book of 2 timothy, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy. The three epistles are called pastoral because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors. The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also offers practical and spiritual guidance to pastors and church leaders. 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. If ever there was a time to set the record straight, it was then. The most popular bible verses from 2 timothy found 83 verses 2 timothy 3. Paul likely wrote 1 timothy during a fourth missionary journey not recorded in the book of acts. Paul could no longer write of the house of god or the church of the living god 1 timothy 3. Historical background of 2 timothy saint timothy paul the apostle. In the court for the first time, he had been successful. All scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction.
Timothy may have been in macedonia at the time that this book was written. He offers his own illustrations of this type of occurrence to timothy. And how from your childhood you have had a knowledge of and been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to instruct you and give you the understanding for salvation which comes through faith in christ jesus through the leaning of the entire human personality on god in christ jesus in absolute trust and confidence in his power, wisdom, and goodness. In a very real way, this epistle represents pauls last will and testament. Timothy had been a faithful servant to paul since he had left home with the apostle more than a decade earlier. The book was written in rome, timothy had left ephesus 2 timothy 4.
Titus next book of the bible 1 timothy previous 2 peter also written by an apostle. Before joining the faculty at yale in 2001, he held fellowships in paris, vienna, and warsaw, and an academy scholarship at harvard. Paul wrote 2 timothy, the last of his inspired letters, shortly before his. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. Historical background of 2 timothy free download as pdf file. Summary of the book of 2 timothy bible history online. We learn here in 2 timothy of two men who lived during the days of moses and aaron. It appears that paul may have been arrested in troas due to the fact that there is where his personal belongings had suddenly been left. Bloodlands is a new kind of european history, presenting the mass murders committed by the nazi and stalinist regimes as two aspects of a single history, in the time and place where they occurred. 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. Paul had left timothy in the city of ephesus to steer certain men away from false doctrine and provide sound leadership. In the book of acts, we see that the holy ghost brings the power of god in our life. And he reveals the result of not rightly dividing the word of god.
Timothy was pauls protege, his child in the faith 1 ti 1. It is traditionally considered to be the last epistle he wrote before his death. The epistle advocates endurance as the main quality for a preacher of the gospel. The holy bible book 55 2 timothy kjv dramatized audio. Book of 2 timothy 2 timothy chapter 1 2 timothy chapter 2 2 timothy chapter 3 2 timothy chapter 4. Paul wrote 2 timothy from a dark and damp roman prison cell, just before his death in ad 67. Jun 21, 2017 this article is part of the why study the book. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1.
When we compare this with the available history in the book of acts, we see. He urges timothy to try to come before the winter 2 timothy 4. Writing from an unknown location, paul wrote to timothy at ephesus to instruct him on how to lead the church there. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. If anyone sets his heart on being an overseer, he desires a noble task. The apostle paul writes to instruct and encourage his faithful comrades timothy and titus, who are in the trenches of gospel ministry.
Intro to 1 timothy biblica the international bible society. Their fear of suffering was probably quite justified. Paul looked past his own circumstances to express concern for the churches and specifically for timothy. In 2 timothy chapter 3, the apostle predicts an increase in the rise of treacherous foes to the gospel. When we are at peace with god and man, our mind is clear.
He also wants timothy to bring his books and papers 2 timothy 4. The apostle paul writes to instruct and encourage his faithful comrades timothy and titus, who are in. The first of pauls final series of letterswhich along with 2 timothy and titus are called the pastoral epistles1 timothy offers practical and pastoral advice from the aging apostle paul to a young pastor named timothy working in the church at ephesus. He asks timothy to bring the warm coat that he had left in the town of troas. His verbiage is quite verbose and reveals a woeful ignorance of the bible. Paul gives timothy a bold, clear call to continue in the gospel despite suffering. He received his doctorate from the university of oxford in 1997, where he was a british marshall scholar. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading china between empires history of imperial china book 2. To call for timothy to visit paul in his last days and to encourage timothy in his ministry against false teachers in ephesus. The roman emperor nero had been slowly descending into. Since timothy was well versed in pauls theology, the apostle did not instruct him further doctrinally. 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. The first epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as first timothy and often written 1 timothy, is one of three letters in the new testament of the bible often grouped together as the pastoral epistles, along with second timothy and titus. Verses 35 in spite of the fact that paul is in a dark dungeon in rome and may be waiting for a fight upon death of lions, he continues to thank god.
Paul knew that timothy would need strength and endurance to fulfill the calling god gave him. And the corresponding substantive is also much more common in. Philippians 1 timothy colossians 2 timothy 1 thessalonians philemon 2 timothy is pauls final book and is written from his prison cell in rome. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy introduction and. Watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Paul warns timothy that in the last days perilous times will come, when men will be lovers of themselves. The book of 2 timothy kjv audio bible full by alexander. Paul wrote this second letter to timothy during his second imprisonment in rome, shortly before his death. All scripture is godbreathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in. This imprisonment was after the one recorded in acts 28. The story of the bible the new testament summary of the pauls second epistle to timothy.
He is far from complaining as many people in the same situation will do. Bible timeline 2 timothy 1 2 timothy bible timeline. Most scholars believe they were written between pauls first and second imprisonments, sometime between 64 and 67 ad. By the time paul wrote his second letter to timothy, the young pastor had been ministering to the church at ephesus for four years, and it had been almost that long since he had received his first letter from paul. Grace, mercy, and peace, from god the father and christ jesus our lord. For more information on timothy see introduction to 1 timothy. Probably, he had the general superintendence of the pauline churches in asia minor, in accordance with his mission combining the office of evangelist. Intro to 2 timothy biblica the international bible society. Pauls closeness to and admiration of timothy are seen in pauls naming him as the cosender of six of his letters 2 corinthians, philippians,colossians, 1,2 thessalonians and philemon and in his speaking highly of him to the philippians php 2.
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. These final words to timothy include few commendations but many admonitions, including about 25 imperatives. The departure had so much progressed that he had to write of a great house with vessels to honour and some to dishonour 2 timothy 2. Introduction to 1 and 2 timothy jesuswalk bible study series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The word which he uses is one which scarcely occurs in the new testament, except in the writings of st. This summary of the book of 2 timothy provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 timothy. At the time paul met timothy they were roughly 48 and 33 years old, respectively. But all his friends except luke had left him 2 timothy 4. This is why paul wrote to timothy to encourage and strengthen him by this farewell epistle.
The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. The book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. Guard and maintain the gospel 2 ti 1 fight and suffer for the gospel 2 ti 2. 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. Book of second timothy overview insight for living. Overview of the book of 2 timothy reformed answers to. Paul wrote this second letter to timothy during his second imprisonment in. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 2 timothy, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy.
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