Mr. D’s Notes on II Timothy
a commentary
By Rev.
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OUTLINE OF II TIMOTHY
I. LIVE ABOVE IT (The world) 1.1-2
II. LIVE LIKE IT (The upbringing and teaching) 1.3-18
III. LIVE THROUGH IT (The suffering) 2.1-26
IIII. LIVE BECAUSE OF IT (The Scripture) 3.1-17
V. LIVE ACCORDING TO IT (The doctrine) 4.1-22
II TIMOTHY
An overview
Paul introduces himself and
immediately reminds Timothy of a few things that were mentioned in his first
letter: Paul is an apostle, because of God and Christ and that grace
mercy and peace come from God.
His prayers for Timothy are
mentioned – seemingly as an encouragement to the young representative.
Paul reminds him of his spiritual heritage – a reminder that we all need from
time to time so that we can realize the importance of others in our lives.
Further reminder is given
concerning Timothy’s abilities/gift which he is supposed to be using for
God. Paul has reminded Timothy of his ability and spiritual roots to
encourage him to not be ashamed of his ministry nor Paul’s imprisonment.
This is followed by a reminder of our position in Christ which further relates
to being bold in our witness.
Further, he states his own
confidence in all that he is as a believer/apostle, and that he is neither
ashamed of his ministry nor his present circumstance. A final
encouragement for Timothy to hold fast to what he has in Christ is given.
Verse fifteen mentions Paul’s
loss of some acquaintances and the goodness of another. Based on the
straying of some and quality of others, Timothy is encouraged to commit what he
has learned to others that they might teach others to do the work of the Lord –
the overall purpose of life for the believer – disciple others that they might
disciple others.
Verse eight of chapter two
introduces the thought of suffering, but also the believer’s proper response to
it – walking with the Lord and continuing to do His work.
Fourteen to eighteen mention
the false teaching that is still around and the results of that same false
teaching – the misleading of people. However, those that are built on the
foundation of Christ will succeed and be honored by their Lord (19-21).
Good works and righteous living is the key to walking with Him (22-26).
In chapter three Paul moves
to the fact that in the last times things will become quite corrupt and many
sins will be rampant resulting in some falling by the way. He continues
in verse ten to remind Timothy of Paul’s example in life and that
persecution/suffering will come, but that if we live Godly, all will be as it
should be.
Paul ends the chapter with
that great passage relating to the importance of the Scripture and its
inspiration. It is the key to all Godly living and is the key to
preparing believers for good works.
Again in chapter four Paul
gives Timothy a heavy charge to live Godly and to hold onto/teach sound
doctrine. This is the basis of all Christian living/work. He
continues on to share with his son in the Lord that he thinks his end is near
and gives him some instructions concerning the near future.
He ends the book with
greetings and a reminder of some that had caused him grief and asks Timothy to
come to him for the stated purpose of bringing his cloak, books, parchments and
Mark. The request of these items even in light of his coming death,
pictures one that is busy about the Lord’s work right to the end of this life.
What a picture for the
believer in this day. Withstand the false doctrine, withstand being
persecuted and enduring suffering, withstand the falling away of those you’ve
taught, withstand those that leave you, withstand all for Christ’s sake and continue
to walk with Him in his ministry for you to the end of this life.
I was told of a young student asking a missionary what kind of retirement plan the mission offered. The old missionary thought for a moment and said, “Well they let you be buried by the mission station.” This is our calling – serve Him till he comes for you.
GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING
THE BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
(Dating the books is approximate at best.)
MATTHEW
AUTHOR: Matthew
WRITTEN TO: Jews relating Christ as the King of the Jews
DATE: 50-60 A.D.
LOCATION OF
MARK
AUTHOR: Mark
WRITTEN TO: Romans relating Christ as servant
DATE: Some suggest 62-68 A.D. but likely earliest of the books.
LOCATION OF
LUKE
AUTHOR: Luke
WRITTEN TO: To Greeks relating Christ as the
perfect Man.
DATE: 60-64 A.D.
LOCATION OF
JOHN
AUTHOR: John
WRITTEN TO: Hebrew Christians relating Christ as the
Son Of God
DATE: 85-90 A.D.
LOCATION OF
ACTS
AUTHOR: Luke
WRITTEN TO: Theophilus and interested believers
DATE: 60-62 A.D.
LOCATION OF
ROMANS
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: Christians at
DATE: 56 A.D.
LOCATION OF
I CORINTHIANS
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: Christians at
DATE: 56-57 A.D.
LOCATION OF
II CORINTHIANS
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: Christians at
DATE: 57 A.D.
LOCATION OF
GALATIANS
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: Those in area of
DATE: 55-56 A.D.
LOCATION OF
EPHESIANS
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: Church at
DATE: 62 A.D.
LOCATION OF
PHILIPPIANS
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: Church at
DATE: 63-64 A.D.
LOCATION OF
COLOSSIANS
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: Church at
DATE: 60-62 A.D.
LOCATION OF
I THESSALONIANS
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: Church at Thessalonica
DATE: 51 A.D.
LOCATION OF
II THESSALONIANS
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: Church at Thessalonica
DATE: 52 A.D.
LOCATION OF
I TIMOTHY
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: To Timothy at
DATE: 64-66 A.D.
LOCATION OF
II TIMOTHY
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: To Timothy at
DATE: 67 A.D.
LOCATION OF
TITUS
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: To Titus at
DATE: 64-66 A.D.
LOCATION OF
PHILEMON
AUTHOR: Paul
WRITTEN TO: To Philemon at
DATE: 61-62 A.D.
LOCATION OF WRITING:
HEBREWS
AUTHOR: Paul? Apollos? James?
WRITTEN TO:
DATE: 65-70 A.D.
LOCATION OF
JAMES
AUTHOR: James
WRITTEN TO: Scattered Jews
DATE: 45-50 A.D.
LOCATION OF WRITING:
I PETER
AUTHOR: Peter
WRITTEN TO: Scattered believers
DATE: 63 A.D.
LOCATION OF
II PETER
AUTHOR: Peter
WRITTEN TO: Scattered believers
DATE: 66 A.D.
LOCATION OF
I JOHN
AUTHOR: John
WRITTEN TO: Churches in
DATE: 90 A.D.
LOCATION OF
II JOHN
AUTHOR: John
WRITTEN TO: The church
DATE: 90 A.D.
LOCATION OF
III JOHN
AUTHOR: John
WRITTEN TO:
DATE: 90 A.D.
LOCATION OF
JUDE
AUTHOR: Jude
WRITTEN TO: Gaius
DATE: 90 A.D.
LOCATION OF
REVELATION
AUTHOR: John
WRITTEN TO: Churches of
DATE: 96 A.D.
LOCATION OF
Index for II Timothy
A FAITHFUL SERVANT IS GROUNDED (in doctrine and walk)
A FAITHFUL SERVANT IS COMMITTED (to discipleship)
A FAITHFUL SERVANT IS PERSECUTED
A FAITHFUL SERVANT IS APPROVED
A FAITHFUL SERVANT IS PREPARED
A FAITHFUL SERVANT IS SEPARATED
A FAITHFUL SERVANT IS EXAMPLED (Paul was Timothy’s example)
A FAITHFUL SERVANT IS REWARDED
A FAITHFUL SERVANT IS STRENGTH