Introduction to 1 and 2 timothy jesuswalk bible study series. Heeding the spiritual admonitions and principles found in the book of 1st timothy will cause us to 1 be faithful to teach no other doctrine, and 2 to maintain a faith unfeigned 1 timothy 1. 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. 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.
The second epistle to timothy 4 chapters a subject and purpose of epistle. Paul wrote this second letter to timothy during his second imprisonment in rome, shortly before his death. The key personalities are the apostle paul and timothy. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. Here is the main admonition in the first part of the letter. Timothy was to keep reminding his reliable men of the things paul had just brought back to his own recollection. Timothy was pauls protege, his child in the faith 1 ti 1.
Summary of the book of 2 timothy story of the bible. A brief synopsis the famous bible stories found in the scriptural text of the book of 2 timothy contained in this short summary of 2 timothy. First timothy and second timothy, two of the three pastoral epistles, are two of the bibles shorter books, but they are a source of much rich instruction concerning the organization of. A nonpreachy, jargonfree handbook to what the bible is, where it came from, and what its all about. For biographical information on timothy see introduction to 1 timothy. The book of 2 timothy is a personal letter from paul to timothy.
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. The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also offers practical and spiritual guidance to pastors and church leaders. Paul entrusted timothy with leading the church in ephesus. Paul writes this letter to encourage timothy to be strong in grace. Paul had led timothy to christ during his first missionary journey 1 cor.
The author is paul who wrote it approximately 62 a. The book of i timothy is a letter by the apostle paul to timothy, pauls true son in the faith vs. Imprisoned in rome yet again, the apostle paul felt lonely and abandoned. The letter also reminds timothy to maintain faith and hope in jesus resurrection and to raise faithful leaders who will teach the good news about jesus. Outline and summary of pauls first letter to timothy. Paul told timothy to suffer difficulties like a soldier, a runner or a farmer. The book of 2nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader.
Paul had left timothy in the city of ephesus to steer certain men away from false doctrine and provide sound leadership. This is the second imprisonment where he had less freedom. He strongly reminds him of his objective which is to squelch the false teachings by those. However, paul knew that this letter would be read to all the believers and that it constituted instruction for. As with 1 timothy, paul wrote to his young emissary to encourage and instruct him in his ministry of oversight, probably in ephesus 1. So the primary purpose of 1 timothy is to urge pauls appointed representative to stop the false teaching. This second epistle which was written several years after the first draws a totally different picture before our eyes.
Overview of the book of 2 timothy reformed answers to. Paul tells timothy to be strong in the grace of christ jesus and endure hardship. This is the second letter that paul wrote to timothy in the bibles new testament. The book opens with paul reflecting on timothys sincere faith.
Paul makes the connection between the speculators wanting to. 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. The book of 2 timothy, well, like the first one this is also written by paul the apostle and this was his second imprisonment. Paul wrote 2 timothy, the last of his inspired letters, shortly before his. 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.
This summary of the book of 2 timothy provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and. The three epistles are called pastoral because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors literally shepherds. Watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. This epistle is the second of two inspired letters paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, timothy 1. Overview of the book of 1 timothy reformed answers to. In 2 timothy, paul is near execution and offers a personal challenge to timothy to. Paul informs timothy that erastus abode at corinth. It was written to give encouragement and leadership guidelines to a. Pauls solemn charge to carry on the gospel ministry. Survey of the book of 2 timothy striving for eternity. Book of second timothy overview insight for living. The author is the apostle paul who wrote it approximately 67 a. Summary of 2 timothy the kjv bible scriptures the content of 2 timothy according to the kjv bible scriptures contains a short overview of the main subjects, people, events and ancient topics in the.
Titus also received a pastoral epistle from paul, but timothy got two. Paul explains that the issues that have arisen in ephesus are people sinning 1 timothy 1. 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. Watch our overview video on 1 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. It is titled, as are the other personal letters of paul to individuals 1 timothy, titus and philemon, with the name of the addressee 1. Paul introduces himself to timothy, noting that timothy is in ephesus for the purpose of instructing believers the correct gospel.
There is a sense of urgency, especially in 1 timothy. The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. A nonpreachy, jargonfree handbook to what the bible is, where it. The book of 2 nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. This imprisonment was after the one recorded in acts 28. In contrast, most of pauls epistles were written to entire congregations. Paul wrote 2 timothy from a dark and damp roman prison cell, just before his death in ad 67. The book of 1 st timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Worship and church authority must be carefully ordered. Overview of the book of 2 timothy overview of the book of 2 timothy. Legalistic teachings lead people away from the true gospel. But the condition of the believers had deteriorated.
Summary of the book of ii timothy summary of hebrews. To call for timothy to visit paul in his last days and to encourage timothy in his ministry against false teachers in ephesus. He begins this letter by encouraging his beloved son timothy to keep strong in the faith, and not to succumb to a spirit of timidity. 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. Pauls final and most personal letter, 2 timothy encourages church planter timothy to accept his calling and deal with corrupt teachers. It it our desire that this outline of 2 timothy will assist you as you study gods holy word. To guide timothy as he opposed false teachers in ephesus. The references of a personal nature also confirm this, especially when compared to other pauline epistles cf.