2 Timothy: Keys To Confidence

2 Timothy 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dear son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

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. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me his prisoner. Rather, join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God.

13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you – guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. 15 You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus 2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules. 6 The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the crops. 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. 11 Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him,     we will also live with him; 12 if we endure,     we will also reign with him. If we disown him,     he will also disown us; 13 if we are faithless,     he remains faithful,     for he cannot disown himself.

2 Timothy: Keys To Confidence The commands tell us about Timothy (Paul presumably tells Timothy to do what he is not doing now.) Be strong, bold, faithful Minister Hold to the truth Oppose false teachers Avoid godless chatter and quarrels Suffer

2 Timothy: Keys To Confidence Reassure Speak truth Teach Remind people of God’s sovereignty and faithfulness Choose the eternal, not the immediate Learn from the example of others Remember God’s past grace Trust God for future grace Command and urge

2 Timothy: Keys To Confidence Two key strategies Invest in those who will be multipliers Start a movement Preach the scriptures They are useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, training in righteousness

2 Timothy: Keys To Confidence Reassure Speak truth Teach Remind people of God’s sovereignty and faithfulness Choose the eternal, not the immediate Learn from the example of others Remember God’s past grace Trust God for future grace Command and urge