2 Timothy 1
Courageous and Shameless
Not ashamed is the key idea to this chapter. In this time of mounting persecution Timothy could have been afraid to continue preaching the gospel. Paul admonishes Timothy not to be ashamed in (v. 8). Paul gives a brief summary of the gospel by saying, God loves us, called us and …
Timothy’s Faith and Heritage
Persecution spread across the empire which included social ostracism, public torture and murder. Paul was imprisoned for the last time, and he knew he would soon die. As his life drew to a close he realized in a deeper way how dear Timothy is to him. Knowing that he would soon …
Loyalty to the Faith
God’s work has been done by men and women who stood steadfast while suffering trials. Timothy was in a time of transition. He had been Paul’s right hand man but soon he would be on his own as leader of a church in a difficult environment. He was responsible to preserve sound te …