Gods love and grace transforms their lives, and they can then share the gospel. Download a free mp3 teaching series on 1 timothy here who was timothy. Overview of the book of 2 timothy reformed answers to. The letter, traditionally attributed to the apostle paul, consists mainly of counsels to his younger colleague and delegate timothy regarding. Carver described the book of ephesians as the greatest piece of. Historical background of 2 timothy free download as pdf file. When we compare this with the available history in the book of acts, we see. Timothy s father was greek, while his mother was a jewish christian. The book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. Title this is the first of two inspired letters paul wrote to his beloved son in the faith.
Here we see that timothy had been released recently from prison. Feb 07, 2015 the book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. Firstly, before we delve into the letter itself, let us set the scene by defining the context in which it was written. Intro to 2 timothy biblica the international bible society. Based on the traditional view that 2 timothy was pauls final epistle, chapter 4 mentions v. Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage timothy, and all other believers, to persevere in faith 2 timothy 3. The book of titus teaches cretan believers how to live godly lives in their sinful society. Nov 26, 2016 watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
The author is the apostle paul who wrote it approximately 67 a. The three epistles are called pastoral because they relate to the conduct of church leaders, thought of as pastors literally shepherds. At the end of pauls life he requested timothy to join him at rome. Book of second timothy overview insight for living. Paul wrote letters to timothy, whom he had left there to address the heresy and ungodly living that had arisen 1 timothy. While there are no historical indications elsewhere in the new testament as to why paul was so concerned, there is evidence in the epistle itself from what he wrote. Paul also asks timothy to bring his books and parchments, so that he can keep studying and writing until. The epistle is also a tremendous source of hope and encouragement for anyone suffering through trials. The book of 2 peter was written toward the end of peters life. The book of 1 timothy, one of the apostle pauls three pastoral epistles, provides a unique yardstick for churches to measure their conduct. Title this epistle is the second of two inspired letters paul the apostle wrote to his son in the faith, timothy 1.
Pauls closeness to and admiration of timothy are seen in pauls naming him as the cosender of six of his letters 2 corinthians, philippians,colossians, 1,2 thessalonians and philemon and in his speaking highly of him to the philippians php 2. The first half of the book details the duties and privileges of a leader. Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. General resources for 2 timothy check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. The book of 2 nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Jan 02, 2020 the book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. Doing a historical background study is helpful in understanding the specific situation and setting of the author and the reader of biblical literature. As the salutation indicates, paul is writing to timothy, a native of lystra in modern turkey. Intro to 1 timothy biblica the international bible society. The early church universally acknowledged the authenticity and authority of first peter.
During timothys many years of close association with paul, he had heard divine truth which god had revealed through the apostle. The tradition from the earliest days of the church states that the author was the apostle john. Paul was released from his first roman imprisonment for a short. Paul wrote 2 timothy, the last of his inspired letters, shortly before his.
Modern critical scholars argue that 2 timothy was not written by paul but by an anonymous author. The book of 2nd corinthians is a deeply personal letter a response to the complex history of the apostle paul and the church he established in corinth. Acts records that his mother was a believer but his father was a greek acts 16. That the man of god may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. The circumstances behind this letter reveal the difficult, often painful realities of ministry life. Paul looked past his own circumstances to express concern for the churches and specifically for timothy. To call for timothy to visit paul in his last days and to encourage timothy in his ministry against false teachers in ephesus. This would have been a grave concern for paul, since timothy needed to carry on pauls work compare 2. Timothy had been a faithful servant to paul since he had left home with the apostle more than a decade earlier. Since peter was martyred in rome during the reign of nero, his death must have occurred prior to a.
For biographical information on timothy, see introduction to 1 timoth. Writing from an unknown location, paul wrote to timothy at ephesus to instruct him on how to lead the church there. They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline. Paul wrote 1 timothy in order to advise his young coworker timothy concerning issues that were arising at the church in ephesus. For two whole years paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. Paul wrote 2 timothy, the last of his inspired letters, shortly before his martyrdom ca. Since it was written to one of pauls best friends who knew his theology, and not to a church who did not know his theology titus or to a church. This summary of the book of 2 timothy provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 timothy. In the new testament, the second epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as. Historical background of 2 timothy saint timothy paul the apostle. The roman emperor nero had been slowly descending into.
His mission and authority apostle of christ jesus he is at the close of his ministry, having fulfilled his mission. Ephesus was a wealthy and highly influential port city in the roman province of asia, renowned for its temple of artemis diana. The historical and cultural context of these letters can sharpen our perception of what they say about the relation of older and younger women. Picture study bible 2 timothy bible history online. Mar 22, 2010 timothy was told that loving admonition would hopefully bring church members who still opposed him to repentance and thence to knowledge of the truth 2tim 2. Paul was released from his first roman imprisonment for a short period of ministry during which he wrote 1 timothy and titus. The book of acts, which chronicles pauls ministry, ends with him under house arrest in rome, awaiting trial. There have been various conjectures over the years that another disciple of christ named john. It is a final letter to a close friend and coworker. Interlinear bible bible commentaries bible lexicon topical bible bible summary bible outline bible timeline childrens bible bible hub. More than any of his other letters, 2 corinthians shows us the heart of paul as a pastor.
Book, historical, and contextual background the books of 1 timothy, 2 timothy, and titus are frequently referred to as the. Their fear of suffering was probably quite justified. The book of 2 corinthians is quite relevant today, especially for those who feel called to christian ministry. For more information on timothy see introduction to 1 timothy. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book. Jan 02, 2020 we find no good reason to reject peters authorship of 2 peter. After pauls release from his first imprisonment in rome in ad 61 or 62, and after his final missionary journey probably into spain, he was again imprisoned under emperor nero c. The first epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as first timothy and often written 1 timothy, is one of three letters in the new testament of the bible often grouped together as the pastoral epistles, along with second timothy and titus.
The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. These are personal letters written to the young man timothy. The book was written in rome, timothy had left ephesus 2 timothy 4. Study the bible online using commentary on 2 timothy introduction and. In 2 timothy, paul is near execution and offers a personal challenge to timothy. Paul, as now the much older elder, addressed timothy as his own son in the faith and charged him to battle as a minister for what was right 1 timothy 2. In the new testament, the second epistle of paul to timothy, usually referred to simply as second timothy and often written 2 timothy or ii timothy, is one of the three pastoral epistles traditionally attributed to paul the apostle.
This quarter we will be studying two of pauls letters that are very different from most of the new testament 1 and 2 timothy. By the time paul wrote his second letter to timothy, the young pastor had been ministering to the church at ephesus for four years, and it had been almost that long since he had received his first letter from paul. Because of this overall context, it is apparent that paul especially has in mind godless. In sum, though there is great dispute, we believe that the evidence is on the side of pauline authorship, with the help of an amanuensis perhaps luke. I charge you therefore before god and the lord jesus christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom. It is an intensely personal letter written to encourage timothy in his difficult task and to ask him to come to rome. The historical setting of 1 and 2 timothy, however, raises some difficult issues.
When paul left timothy in ephesus, he had specifically charged him to deal with some false teachers in the church 1. This will help us get a better appreciation of the message. Bible timeline 2 timothy 1 2 timothy bible timeline. Overview of the book of 2 timothy third millennium ministries. At this point, paul turns from the situation addressed in 1 timothy, which was now on the mend, and warns timothy that this would not be the last battle he or the church would. Timothy received his name, which means one who honors god, from his mother eunice and grandmother. Introduction to 1 and 2 timothy jesuswalk bible study series. The bible commentary and notes series hosted on is designed to help pastors and bible teachers study the bible in its proper historical and literary context. The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also offers practical and spiritual guidance to pastors and church leaders. Paul also asks timothy to bring his books and parchments, so that he can keep studying and writing until the end. The author see our discussion of authorship for the pastoral epistles in our introduction to 1 timothy. In 2 timothy, paul is near execution and offers a personal challenge to timothy to.
Expecting that death would come soon, paul wrote this farewell letter to timothy, who was at ephesus, urging him to stand firm and asking him to come for one final visit. The book of ephesians is held in great reverence by both biblical scholars and lay people. Watch our overview video on 2 timothy, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Summary 1 timothy was written by paul intended for timothy and the church at ephesus its purpose was to oppose the growing gnosticism theme 1 timothy 1. This, hopefully, will help us to better understand what paul meant in 1 timothy 2. We dont hear of timothy s imprisonment anywhere else in the new testament. In fact, in the book of 2 timothy, pauls last letter written shortly before his death, timothy was free to travel and bring paul supplies. The date of 2 timothy is shortly before pauls death cf.
Headings throughout the following book of 2 timothy. By the time of writing his second letter to timothy, it might have appeared that pauls authority over the church in ephesus had been weakened through church leaders in the province abandoning him to his fate, even if they had not also abandoned his gospel 2tim 1. Paul likely wrote 1 timothy during a fourth missionary journey not recorded in the book of acts. Purpose, occasion, and background january 30, 20 paul wrote 1 timothy in order to advise his young coworker timothy concerning issues that were arising at the church in ephesus. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical. Paul encourages timothy to continue in faithfulness and offers his own life. It encourages timothy to accept his calling and commit to its challenges, suffering and struggles as he deals with corrupt teachings. The thrust of the passage is pauls inspired teaching concerning. Portions of 2 timothy parallel the epistle to the philippians, also believed to be written with timothys help near the time of pauls death.
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