2 TImothy 1:1-14 Questions 10-11 and QC
Outline: 2 Ti 1:1-18 v.1-2 Introduction of letter. Paul the author gives his identity and the identity of Timothy his recipient. v.2-14 A call to guard the Gospel v.3-7. Personal comments about Paul’s affection for Timothy and Timothy’s family faith. Paul then moves on to his and Timothy’s shared experience when he prayed for Timothy to take up his ministry. Encouragement for Timothy to use his gift well. v.8-9a In the light of Timothy’s heritage of faith and gifting, Paul asks Timothy to share in his suffering for the gospel in the power of God . v.9-12 is a brief statement of the truths of the gospel that Paul was appointed to preach and for which he is suffering. v.12a-14 Paul’s statement of confidence that God will ultimately guard the gospel and a charge to Timothy to do likewise in God’s power. v.15-18 Examples of unfaithfulness and faithfulness. “...