Jul 13 2020 - Introduction to 2 Timothy

The Pastoral Epistles

For a general introduction to the Pastoral Epistles (Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus), see the outline in the "Introduction to the Pastoral Epistles and to 1 Timothy"   

2 Timothy

John Stott calls 2 Timothy Paul's "last will and testament to the church." Paul is in prison in Rome and facing the prospect of imminent death. In this letter Paul encourages Timothy to remain true to the gospel message and to be ready to suffer for the sake of the gospel. The precious message of God's grace in the Lord Jesus Christ has been faithfully proclaimed by Paul and is now being committed to Timothy: it is his turn to shoulder responsibility for it, to preach it and teach it and to defend it against attack and against falsification. Timothy is to ensure that it is accurately transmitted to coming generations. These are the key themes that run through every chapter of this final letter of Paul.

Peter Misselbrook