SUMMARY: This is Paul's second letter to Timothy, written about two to four years after his first. Paul is encouraging Timothy to be faithful. He wants Timothy to remain unashamed of the Good News and ready to suffer for it, like Paul has done. A brief summary of the Good News is retold by Paul. We do not deserve to be saved, but God offers us salvation, anyways. Paul mentions three characteristics of the effective Christian leader: Power, love, and self-discipline. Paul tells Timothy to hold onto the pattern of wholesome teaching Paul taught him. Lots of references to the power of the Holy Spirit and reliance on it are given.
SUMMARY:
This is Paul's second letter to Timothy, written about two to four years after his first.
Paul is encouraging Timothy to be faithful. He wants Timothy to remain unashamed of the Good News and ready to suffer for it, like Paul has done.
A brief summary of the Good News is retold by Paul. We do not deserve to be saved, but God offers us salvation, anyways.
Paul mentions three characteristics of the effective Christian leader: Power, love, and self-discipline.
Paul tells Timothy to hold onto the pattern of wholesome teaching Paul taught him. Lots of references to the power of the Holy Spirit and reliance on it are given.