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New Testament Survey
II TIMOTHY
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Paul
TO WHOM: Timothy
PURPOSE: Paul wrote this book from prison to challenge Timothy to assume responsibility for the ministry which the apostle was handing over due to his forthcoming death. Paul knew he would soon be executed for his faith.
KEY VERSE: II Timothy 2:2
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: The divine pattern for multiplication of the Gospel message is "each one teach one to reach one."
MAIN CHARACTERS: Paul, Timothy, Phygellus, Hermogenes, Onesiphorus, Hymenaeus, Philetus, Demas, Titus, Luke, Mark, Tychicus, Alexander, Prisca, Aquila, Erastus, Trophimus, Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, Jannes, Jambres, Moses.
OUTLINE
I. Introduction: II Timothy 1:1-2
A. From: Paul: II Timothy 1:1
1. An apostle.
2. According to the promise of life which is in Jesus.
B. To: Timothy: II Timothy 1:2
1. A son in the faith.
2. Grace, mercy, and peace from God and Jesus.
II. Thanksgiving: II Timothy 1:3-5
A. Gratitude to God: II Timothy 1:3
B. Reasons for his gratitude: II Timothy 1:3-5
1. His memory of Timothy: II Timothy 1:3
2. His longing for Timothy: II Timothy 1:4
3. His memory of Timothy's steadfast faith: II Timothy 1:5