2 Timothy

  1. Personal Admonitions
    1. Paul’s Remembrance of Timothy
      1. Constant
      2. Things he remembers
        1. tears
        2. sincere faith
        3. his family
    2. Fan the flames
    3. Don’t be ashamed
      1. Testimony of the Lord
      2. Servant of the Lord (Paul)
      3. Sufferings of the Lord or for the Lord
      4. Purpose of the Lord
    4. Retain and guard sound doctrine
    5. Paul’s present situation
      1. Deserted by his "friends"
      2. Refreshed by Onesiphorus
  2. Practical Exhortations 2:1-26
    1. Be strong
      1. Enlist and train others to help you: stewardship of information
      2. 3 examples
        1. Soldier: please God: motive-not entangled
        2. Athlete: obedience/do right: actions
        3. Farmer: attitude: do your best-patience
    2. Be focused (remember) on Christ
      1. Resurrection
      2. Son of David
      3. Life of Christ
      4. We will reign with Him
      5. Security in Him (v. 13)
    3. Be approved
      1. "Cutting Straight" the word of God
      2. Avoiding fables
      3. Honorable vessel
      4. List of exhortations
        1. Flee
        2. Pursue
        3. Refuse
        4. Instruct
    4. Be on alert
      1. Last days described
        1. Godless in character
        2. Godless in motive
      2. They will ultimately be judged
    5. Be equipped
      1. Follow the right example¾ Paul
      2. Endure persecution
      3. Continue in what you have learned
      4. Know the Scriptures
  3. Final Charge (4:1-8)
    1. Preach the Word
    2. Remember your reward
  4. Conclusion 4:9-22
    1. Fellow-laborers
    2. Paul's defense
    3. Closing