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1. Biblical: _____________________________!

2Timothy 3: ¹But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. NIV

(2Timothy 3:12-13; Mathew 16:1-3; Luke 19:41-44)

2. The Right: ______________________________________!

2Timothy 3: ²People will be lovers of themselves…NIV

(Romans 12:3; Matthew 22:35-40)

3. Keen:___________________________________________!

2Timothy 3:⁵having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. NIV

(2Timothy 3:6-7)

4. The:____________________________________________!

2Timothy 3: ¹⁶All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, ¹⁷so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. NIV

(Romans 12:2; Hebrews 4:1; Isaiah 55:11)

Chapter 3

1      But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days – Terrible times means “hard to bear, dangerous, troublesome.”

2      People will be lovers of themselves – philautoi, “self-centered, narcissistic”

2-5 (1) lovers of themselves (philautoi, “self-centered, narcissistic”); (2) lovers of money (philargyroi; cf. 1 Tim. 6:9-10); (3) boastful—the outward manifestation of the fact that inwardly they are (4) proud (“arrogant”); (5) abusive toward others, which translates blasphēmoi (“blasphemers”). Several of the words which follow begin in the Greek with the prefix a-, meaning “without” (as in moral-amoral, theist-atheist), signifying absence of the designated virtue. Thus people will be (6) disobedient (apeitheis) to their parents; (7) ungrateful (acharistoi); (8) unholy (anosioi); (9) without love (astorgoi, trans. “heartless” in Rom. 1:31, the only other place it is used in the NT); (10) unforgiving (aspondoi). Diaboloi, a word usually translated “devil” (cf. 1 Tim. 3:6-7; 2 Tim. 2:26), is used here with the root meaning (11) slanderous; (12) without self-control (akrateis); (13) brutal (anēmeroi, lit., “untamed,” the opposite of civilized); (14) not lovers of the good (aphilagathoi; cf. Titus 1:8; Pss. 15:4; 19:8). The next two characteristics begin in the Greek with the prefix pro-, indicating an aggressive inclination toward vice: (15) treacherous (prodotai, “disposed toward betrayal”); (16) rash (propeteis, “disposed toward recklessness”). The final three characteristics are (17) conceited (lit., “puffed up”; cf. 1 Tim. 3:6; 6:4); (18) lovers of pleasure (philēdonoi) rather than lovers of God (philotheoi; the Gr. prefix phil- here and in characteristics 1, 2, and 14 above signifies “lovers of…”); (19) having a form (morphōsin, “outward shape,” used only here and in Rom. 2:20) of godliness but denying its power (cf. Titus 1:16). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: New Testament Copyright 1983, SP Publications, Inc. by John F. Walvoord, Roy B. Zuck

6      They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak-willed women – “worm” literally means “to sink into.”

8      Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses – Cf. (Exodus 7:8-13; 19-23; 8:5-7; 16-19). Rev 13:13-14.

16   All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, ¹⁷so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work – Theopneustos literally means God breathed. Teaching means instructing believers in God’s truth. Rebuking means to rebuke sin (cf. 1 Tim. 5:20; 2 Tim. 4:2), correcting those in error (cf. 2 Tim. 2:25; 4:2), and training (paideian, lit., “child-training”) in righteousness (guiding new believers in God’s ways).

Chapter 4

1        In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge – The Greek word translated appearing epiphaneia is found only in the letters of Paul. He uses it once of Christ’s incarnation (2 Tim. 1:10) and once of His coming to destroy Antichrist at the end of the Great Tribulation (2 Thess. 2:8). In all four of the other instances, he uses it of Christ’s taking His saints to be with Himself at the Rapture (here; in 1 Tim. 6:14; 2 Tim. 4:8; and Titus 2:13).

2        Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction – Cf. 2Cor 4:5.

3        For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear – This shows us that the most popular preachers and teachers are not necessarily the most faithful ones.

4        They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths – Cf. The Oprah Winfrey Show, Watchtower et al.

6        For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure – Cf. Numbers 28:4-7.

8        Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness – “crown” = victor’s crown of the Olympic Games = stephanos.

12     I sent Tychicus to Ephesus – Tychicus, was a trusted companion (Acts 20:4) and messenger (he delivered the letters of Ephesians and Colossians—see Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 4:7), had already left for Ephesus.

13     When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments – A cloak was a large, heavy wool garment that served as both coat and blanket in cold weather. The parchments (Greek membranas) were vellum sheets, made of specially treated animal hides.

21     Do your best to get here before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia and all the brothers –

“Pudens and Claudia-afterwards husband and wife (according to Martial [Epigrams, 4.13; 11.54]), he a Roman knight, she a Briton, surnamed Rufina. Tacitus [On Agriculture, 14], mentions that territories in southeast Britain were given to a British king; Cogidunus, in reward for his fidelity to Rome, A.D. 52, while Claudius was emperor. In 1772 a marble was dug up at Chichester, mentioning Cogidunus with the surname Claudius, added from his patron, the emperor’s name; and Pudens in connection with Cogidunus, doubtless his father-in-law. His daughter would be Claudia, who seems to have been sent to Rome for education, as a pledge of the father’s fidelity. Here she was under the protection of Pomponia, wife of Aulus Plautius, conqueror of Britain. Pomponia was accused of foreign superstitions, A.D. 57 [Tacitus, Annals, 3.32], probably Christianity. She probably was the instrument of converting Claudia, who took the name Rufina from her, that being a cognomen of the Pomponian gens (compare Ro 16:13, Rufus, a Christian). Pudens in Martial and in the Chichester inscription, appears as a pagan; but perhaps he or his friends concealed his Christianity through fear. Tradition represents Timothy, a son of Pudens, as taking part in converting the Britons.” JAMIESON-FAUSSETT-BROWN
COMMENTARY ON THE WHOLE BIBLE By Robert Jamieson, A. R. Faussett, David Brown

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Go For The Gold Requires:

1. A Soldier’s: _____________________________!

2Timothy 2: ³Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. ⁴No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer. NIV

(John 15:18-20; Hebrews 12:7; 2Timothy 1:7; 2Timothy 4:5; Acts 20:24; 2Timothy 2:4; Revelation 2:4; Hebrews 12:1-2)

2. Accepting The: __________________________________!

2Timothy 2: ⁵Similarly, if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not receive the victor’s crown unless he competes according to the rules. NIV

(1Corintians 9:24-27; 2Timothy 4:7-8; 1Peter 5:4; James 1:12; 2Timothy 2:1)

3. Be: ____________________________________________!

2Timothy 2:⁶The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops.  NIV

(Philippians 2:12-13; Ephesians 2:10; 1Corinthians 3:13-15; James 5:7-8; Galatians 6:9)

48-56 – Paul’s missionary journeys

56-60 – Paul was slowly making his way through the Roman courts, arriving ultimately at Rome.

61-62 – Paul was held under house arrest in Rome, at the end of which time, he was released.

62-67 – Paul traveled more or less freely about. Wrote 1Timothy and Titus.

• A trip to Crete, leaving Titus to carry on the ministry

(Titus 1:5)

• A trip to Ephesus and then Macedonia, leaving  Timothy to minister at Ephesus (1 Timothy 1:3)—then, perhaps, a visit to Spain??
• A visit to Ephesus as Paul had intended (1 Timothy 3:14)
• A stay at Nicopolis during the winter (Titus 3:12)
• A visit to Miletus, where Trophimus was left sick (2 Timothy 4:20)
• A visit to Troas, where a cloak and parchments were left (2 Timothy 4:13)
• A visit to Corinth (2 Timothy 4:20)

66-67 – Paul wrote 2Timothy after being recaptured and once again imprisoned. This represents the last Pauline Epistle.

67-68 – Paul beheaded in Rome

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Chapter 1

2    To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord – Paul only says grace and peace in his greetings (Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:3, 2 Corinthians 1:2, Galatians 1:3, Ephesians 1:2, Philippians 1:2, Colossians 1:2, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:2). But when he starts writing the pastors – Timothy and Titus – it is grace, mercy, and peace!

6    For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands – Gift translates the Greek word charisma. Cf. 1Peter 4:10; 2Timothy 4:2.

7    For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline – Timidity (deilia) can also be translated fear or cowardice. “Self-discipline” (sōphronismos) has the idea of a calm, self-controlled mind, in contrast to the panic and confusion. “spirit” should be capitalized:

“For God gave us His Spirit, it was not timidity that we received, but power, love and self discipline.” Gordon Fee NIBC page 227

12   That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day – Cf. John 10:28-30.

Chapter 2

1      You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. – Cf. Ephesians 6:10-18.

4      No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs—he wants to please his commanding officer – In Joshua 5, Jesus appeared to Joshua as Commander of the army of the LORD (Joshua 5:14).

6      The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops – Cf. Proverbs 24:30-34.

15    Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth – “Do your best” is translated “study” in the KJV. But the word spoudazō means  “to use speed, that is, to make effort.” Correctly Handles orthotomeō, means literally to cut straight.

21    If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work – Cf. 1John 1:9.

22    Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart – Flee! (pheugō) Be a fugitive!