Paul recognized that his earthly life was likely coming to an. We hope that you find the 2 timothy summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of 2 timothy. The new international commentary on the new testament. As he had done in the first letter, paul warns against the false teachers 2. Again, this is one of the twentyfive times paul encouraged timothy to be. In the first epistle paul had given instructions regarding elders and deacons. Thats why i stick it out hereso that everyone god calls will get in on the salvation of christ in all its glory. What he is to avoidyouthful lusts, and foolish and unlearned questions. Were exhorted to become vessels for honor in the great house of god. In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and. Jesus, descended from the line of david, raised from the dead. Kjv bible verses from 2 timothy offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in.
Remember that jesus christ, of the seed of david, was raised from the dead, according to my gospel. The word study does not mean to read or study a book. The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. Oct, 20 so far, the letter has exhorted timothy to learn from pauls example in suffering see the commentary on last sundays reading, from others in their faithfulness or lack of it see 2 timothy 1. This is the great proof of his divine mission, and therefore a great confirmation of the truth of the christian religion.
To encourage timothy in suffering, the apostle puts him in mind of the resurrection of christ 2 timothy 2. The impending persecution, perhaps already underway, the proliferation of noxious. Lenski gave join in suffering what is bad as the heading of this chapter. Paul urges him to be strong in his belief in the lord 1. Paul wrote 2 timothy from a dark and damp roman prison cell, just before his death in ad 67.
The apostle goes on with the same thought of the church of god on earth, but he. Become the kind of container god can use to present any and every kind of gift to his guests for their blessing. Do your best to present yourself to god as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. Paul here exhorts timothy to beware of youthful lusts, 2 timothy 2. And, let every one that nameth the name of christ depart from iniquity.
His mission and authority apostle of christ jesus he is at the close of his ministry, having fulfilled his mission. Titus next book of the bible 1 timothy previous 2 peter also written by an apostle. Commentary on 16 new testament books, from matthew to 2 timothy. What is your commentary or explanation of 2 timothy 2. Its what im sitting in jail for right nowbut gods word isnt in jail. Apr 06, 2020 this first part of a multipart series is based on tim kellers book, making sense of god.
Study the bible on the go with andrews free online bible commentary. Ii timothy 2, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Do your best to present yourself to god as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. The bible is clear that as the sovereign of the universe, god uses even evil people for his righteous purposes. God has entrusted paul with the precious gospel 1 tim. Therefore i endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in christ jesus, with eternal glory. Therefore i endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in christ jesus with eternal glory. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage timothy, and all other believers, to persevere in faith 2 timothy 3. The roman emperor nero had been slowly descending into madness since his ascent to the throne in ad 54, a process exacerbated by the great fire of rome in ad 64 that burned half the city. This is a great way to read andrews notes on a mobile device or computer. Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. This accessible, absorbing expository guide opens up this book for new and mature christians alike. He must shun profane and vain babblings 2 timothy 2.
David guzik commentary on 2 timothy 2, where paul advices timothy to work hard for. Troas, where this cloak, or book press, or book was, was a city in asia minor, that stood upon, or near the same place where old troy stood, and from whence it seems to have had its name, and lay in timothy s way from ephesus to rome. Jun 16, 2014 the word study does not mean to read or study a book. Part 2 commentary on tim kellers book, making sense of god duration.
Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor. Though he was a holy good man, very much mortified to the world, yet paul thought it necessary to caution him against youthful lusts. Paul looked past his own circumstances to express concern for the churches and specifically for timothy. Imprisoned in rome yet again, the apostle paul felt lonely and abandoned. He speaks of the foundation of god, which standeth sure, 2 timothy 2. For if we died with him, we shall also live with him. Delivered sunday, august 15, 1999 at bethany bible. Paul knew that timothy would need strength and endurance to fulfill the calling god gave him. The departure had so much progressed that he had to write of a great house with vessels to honour and some to dishonour 2 timothy 2. And the servant of the lord must not be quarrelsome fighting and contending. Andy is a professor of bible and theology at the college of biblical studies in houston. Matthew, in the parable of the sower and the seed, shows that god permits satan to sow tares within the fellowship.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. But in a great house this simile the apostle makes use of, to show that it need not seem strange, nor should it be distressing to anyones mind, to hear that men of such wicked principles and practices should be in the church of god, who are before mentioned. In fact, this word is translated diligence in several verses like 2 timothy 4. Paul here exhorts timothy to beware of youthful lusts, v. God plainly says here that he can make a vessel of honor or one of dishonor. May 02, 2020 the book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. He will establish you and o guard you against p the evil one. In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Part 1 commentary on tim kellers book, making sense of god. But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver. Although the notional church, the corpus christi verum, is unaffected by the vacillation and disloyalty of its members, nevertheless the church as we experience it contains many unworthy persons, the recognition of whom as members of the church is a trial to faith.
Remember that jesus christ, of the seed of david, was raised from the dead according to my gospel. It is more applied than a typical commentary, making it a great resource for personal devotion, as well as useful for leading small group studies or sermon preparation. Guard and maintain the gospel 2 ti 1 fight and suffer for the gospel 2 ti 2. A deposit is something valuable that the owner entrusts to another for safekeeping. You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in christ jesus. Flee them, take all possible care and pains to keep thyself pure from them. Get mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry. These letters describe the gospel of jesus christ as the good deposit 1 tim.
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