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Notes The Book of
2 Timothy
2
Timothy 3:16-17 - All scripture [is] given by inspiration of
God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for
correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of
God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
2
Timothy 4:6-8 - For I am now ready to be offered, and the
time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I
have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth
there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to
me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
2 Timothy in The New Testament - A Brief Overview
Painting of Paul the Apostle by Rembrandt - 1657
Introduction to The
Book of 2 Timothy
Brief Summary. Paul writes his final letter to his
faithful companion Timothy. He ends by saying that his death is
at hand, that he fought the good fight, that he finished the
course, that he has kept the faith, and there is awaiting for
him a crown of righteousness. 2 Timothy was the last of Paul's
recorded writings and according tradition he was soon beheaded.
Summary of The Book of
2 TimothyContent. Paul
clearly longed for his companion Timothy. He wanted to further
instruct his disciple in his battle against false doctrine. Paul
also mentions his need for his cloak, his books, and his
parchment which it left at Troas. Paul ends his letter to
Timothy with a statement that would powerfully speak to anyone
suffering for the Lord, "For I am now ready to be offered, and
the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course, I have kept the faith : Henceforth
there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the
Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to
me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing" (2
Timothy 4:6-8 ).
Historical Background. Paul's second letter to Timothy
was written while Paul was in prison. This is his second
imprisonment in Rome, and he is under strict custody. There
appears to be no hope of release, and it seems that his death is
imminent. Paul in his old age longs for his young companion and
coworker in the ministry of Christ, his friend Timothy.
The Last of Paul's Letters. this was the apostle
Paul's last letter in recorded history. Soon after, according to
tradition, he was led out on the Ostran way where he was
beheaded.
Author. Paul the apostle
Date. Paul second imprisonment in Rome came during the
persecution of the Emperor Nero, and this would place the date
of the epistle to 2 Timothy to be around the beginning of 68 AD.
The book was written in Rome, Timothy had left Ephesus (2
Timothy 4:12) and was on his way to Rome. Timothy may have been
in Macedonia at the time that this book was written.
The Pastoral Epistles. 1 and 2 Timothy, in Titus are
referred to as the pastoral epistles. Most scholars believe they
were written between Paul's first and second imprisonments,
sometime between 64 and 67 AD.
Timothy. Timothy became a new convert of Paul the
apostle on his first missionary journey (1 Timothy 1:2, 18, Acts
14:6-23), and Timothy became a devoted traveling companion of
Paul's. Timothy was a native of Lystra, and he was with Paul
when he was imprisoned Rome. Paul mentions that Timothy made the
journey from Rome to Philippi (Philippians 2:19-23). Sometime
later became the minister of the church at Ephesus, and Paul the
apostle addresses his epistle to Timothy as a minister at
Ephesus.
Outline of the Book of
2 Timothy
Faithfulness - Chapter 1
Devotion and Conflict - Chapter 2
Apostasy and the Word of God - Chapter 3
God Will be Faithful - Chapter 4
The Name Jesus In Ancient Hebrew Text
"Yeshua" in First Century Hebrew Text. This is how the name "Jesus"
would have been written in ancient Hebrew documents. The four letters or
consonants from right to left are Yod, Shin, Vav, Ayin (Y, SH, OO, A).
Jesus is the Greek name for the Hebrew name Joshua or Y'shua which means
"The LORD or Yahweh is Salvation".
2 Timothy Maps and Resources
Map of the Roman Empire (14 A.D.) - This map reveals the
Roman Empire during the time shortly after the birth of Jesus,
in 14 AD at the time of the death of Augustus. The order which
prevailed in this extensive empire, the good military roads, and
the use of Koine Greek as the general language of culture
throughout the area were among the factors which multiplied the
rapid spread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's First Missionary Journey (48 A.D.) - This map
reveals the areas in Asia Minor where Paul visited in his first
missionary journey. Around 48 AD, in the springtime, Paul and
his companions Barnabas and Mark were sent on a mission from the
church in Antioch. This would be the first of Paul's Missionary
Journey's. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's Second Missionary Journey (51 A.D.) - This map
reveals the areas in Asia and Greece where Paul visited in his
second missionary journey. Paul re-visits a couple cities in
Asia, one of which was Lystra where he was stoned and left for
dead a few years earlier. He later has a vision that leads him
over to Greece and Paul and his companions travel and minister
in various cities in Greece (Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea,
Athens and Corinth. Later Paul returns to Ephesus and finally to
Caesarea and Antioch. (Color Map)
Map of Paul's Third Missionary Journey (54 A.D.) - This map
reveals the areas in Asia and Greece where Paul visited in his
third missionary journey. On Paul's third missionary journey he
returned to the cities he had first visited on his first
missionary journey. During this time he decided to remain in
Ephesus for about 3 years, and this city was the main focus of
his activities and an important Christian community (Acts 19).
(Color Map)
Map of the New Testament World - This map reveals the
"Nations" within the ancient world during the first century
A.D., the time of the New Testament. The map includes the areas
of Israel, Asia, Greece, and Italy. (Color Map)
Map of New Testament Greece This map reveals the cities
within Greece in the ancient world during the first century
A.D.,The map includes the principal cities of Greece like:
Athens, Corinth, and Thessalonica, and provinces like Macedonia
and Achaia. (Color Map)
Map of New Testament Asia - This map shows the cities within
Asia Minor during the first century A.D., the time of the New
Testament. The map includes the principal cities of Asia
including Tarsus, Ephesus, and Colossae, and provinces like
Galatia and Pamphilia. (Color Map)
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