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NT Survey II
Pastoral Epistles: 2 Timothy
Possible Reconstruction of Paul’s
Journeys after First Imprisonment
Second Roman imprisonment.
Paul writes 1 Timothy from Macedonia.
Paul goes to
Corinth, sends
letter back to Titus.
Paul journeys to
Spain.
Paul & Titus work
together at Crete.
Comparison of Paul’s Roman
Imprisonments
First Imprisonment
Acts 28; wrote prison epistles
Second Imprisonment
Wrote 2 Timothy
Comparison of Paul’s Roman
Imprisonments
First Imprisonment
Second Imprisonment
Acts 28; wrote prison epistles
Wrote 2 Timothy
Accused by Jews of heresy and
sedition
Persecuted by Rome and arrested
as a criminal against the Empire
Comparison of Paul’s Roman
Imprisonments
First Imprisonment
Second Imprisonment
Acts 28; wrote prison epistles
Wrote 2 Timothy
Accused by Jews of heresy and
sedition
Persecuted by Rome and arrested
as a criminal against the Empire
Local, sporadic persecutions (AD
60-63)
Neronian persecution (AD 64-68)
Comparison of Paul’s Roman
Imprisonments
First Imprisonment
Second Imprisonment
Acts 28; wrote prison epistles
Wrote 2 Timothy
Accused by Jews of heresy and
sedition
Persecuted by Rome and arrested
as a criminal against the Empire
Local, sporadic persecutions (AD
60-63)
Neronian persecution (AD 64-68)
Decent living conditions in a
rented house
Poor conditions in a cold, dark
dungeon
Comparison of Paul’s Roman
Imprisonments
First Imprisonment
Second Imprisonment
Acts 28; wrote prison epistles
Wrote 2 Timothy
Accused by Jews of heresy and
sedition
Persecuted by Rome and arrested
as a criminal against the Empire
Local, sporadic persecutions (AD
60-63)
Neronian persecution (AD 64-68)
Decent living conditions in a
rented house
Poor conditions in a cold, dark
dungeon
Many friends visited Paul
Many abandoned Paul; only Luke
was with him
Comparison of Paul’s Roman
Imprisonments
First Imprisonment
Second Imprisonment
Acts 28; wrote prison epistles
Wrote 2 Timothy
Accused by Jews of heresy and
sedition
Persecuted by Rome and arrested
as a criminal against the Empire
Local, sporadic persecutions (AD
60-63)
Neronian persecution (AD 64-68)
Decent living conditions in a
rented house
Poor conditions in a cold, dark
dungeon
Many friends visited Paul
Many abandoned Paul; only Luke
was with him
Many opportunities for Christian
witness available
Opportunities for witness were
limited
Comparison of Paul’s Roman
Imprisonments
First Imprisonment
Second Imprisonment
Acts 28; wrote prison epistles
Wrote 2 Timothy
Accused by Jews of heresy and
sedition
Persecuted by Rome and arrested
as a criminal against the Empire
Local, sporadic persecutions (AD
60-63)
Neronian persecution (AD 64-68)
Decent living conditions in a
rented house
Poor conditions in a cold, dark
dungeon
Many friends visited Paul
Many abandoned Paul; only Luke
was with him
Many opportunities for Christian
witness available
Opportunities for witness were
limited
Optimistic about release and
freedom (Phil 1:24-26)
Anticipated execution (2 Tim 4:6)
Introductory Matters for Titus
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Author: The Apostle Paul.
Date: About 67 AD, during Paul’s second Roman
imprisonment.
Audience: Timothy, Paul’s closest co-worker and
“beloved son.”
Occasion for the Letter: From Timothy’s point of
view, he needed exhortation to remain faithful in
gospel ministry. From Paul’s point of view, he
longed for Timothy to come and minister to him.
Character of the book: A very personal letter
from Paul to Timothy, urging Timothy to be
faithful to the ministry entrusted to him.
Major Themes in 2 Timothy
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False Teaching
Sound Doctrine
Personal Exhortation to Timothy
Scripture
Faithful Men
God’s Work of Salvation
Purpose Statement for 2 Timothy
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Paul writes to Timothy to exhort him to
carry on the ministry of the gospel after
his death and to request that Timothy
come to him at Rome.
Outline of 2 Timothy
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The Prologue (1:1-16)
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Salutation (1:1-2)
Paul’s Thanksgiving for Timothy’s Sincere
Faith (1:3-5)
Outline of 2 Timothy
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The Body: Paul’s Exhortation to Timothy in Light
of Paul’s Impending Death (1:6 – 4:8)
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Exhortations Concerning Timothy’s Personal
Steadfastness (1:6 – 2:13)
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Exhortations Concerning Timothy’s Public Service
(2:14 – 4:8)
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Be bold by the Spirit to endure suffering (1:6-18)
Suffer as a good soldier of Christ Jesus (2:1-13)
Don’t argue over words (2:14-26)
Continue in the teaching of Scripture, in light of coming
opposition to God’s Truth (3:1-17)
Fulfill your ministry (4:1-8)
Epilogue (4:9-22)
Next Week: Revelation