II Timothy Chapter 1

II Timothy Chapter 1

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Introduction: In chapter 6 of I Timothy, we studied the relationship between slaves and masters, and discussed how this holds true in employee/employer relationships today. Paul spoke of how godliness with contentment a great thing was and urged young Timothy to always teach accurate and sound doctrine. 

We begin a study this week on the second letter that Paul wrote to Timothy.
The epistle was written in or near A.D. 66.  Second Timothy is unique in several ways. First, it is the last writing of the Apostle Paul before his martyrdom. Second, it was written from the Mamartine Prison in Rome as Paul awaited death.
 
In this first chapter, Paul sends personal greetings and encouragement to ‘his dearly beloved son,’ Timothy. Timothy evidently was under much pressure and was becoming discouraged in the ministry. Paul knew his own days were short and he urged Timothy to forge ahead, not ashamed of the gospel of Christ.
 
 
I. The Salutation

2 Tim 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus,
2 Tim 1:2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
 
The Apostle Paul commences this epistle with a reminder that his apostleship was by the will of God. His calling was from on high. Moreover, that apostleship was “according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus.” ‘Life’ here, no doubt, is a reference to eternal life as well as fullness of life in the meantime. Both are part of the promise of Jesus Christ. The fulfillment of the promise of God is as good as the integrity of His character.
 
The Apostle makes clear in verse 2 that the recipient of the epistle is to Timothy, my dearly beloved son. Timothy was his “dearly beloved son.” Paul may or may not have led Timothy to Christ. But he certainly groomed and discipled Timothy, training him for the ministry. (See Acts 16:1).

Act 16:1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: 
Act 16:2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and Iconium. 
 
The basic greeting found in so many New Testament epistles is found here: “Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Though we were saved by grace, His grace is an ongoing source of strength and help. Though we were saved because of His mercy, it continues to be a resource of infinite value throughout our Christian walk. The peace of God is a jewel of great price. These blessings are the forerunner of true happiness. These all come from God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.
 
I love how Paul always immediately identifies himself as an apostle of Jesus Christ. We should be so bold in our daily walk to always want people to know that we are a child of the king and serve a risen Savior in Jesus Christ. You can see how close Paul and Timothy were, as Paul calls him ‘my dearly beloved son.’ Most bible students that have done a lot of study in God’s Word think that Paul was never married.
 
While it appears to be accurate to me, I read recently where someone said that this verse proved that Paul was married, since Timothy was Paul’s son. That is a far reach. Timothy was saved under Paul’s ministry, and there was a close relationship between the two, but Timothy was not the blood son of Paul.

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