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Texts -- 2 Timothy 1:1-12 (NET)

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Salutation
1:1 From Paul , an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God , to further the promise of life in Christ Jesus , 1:2 to Timothy , my dear child . Grace , mercy , and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord !
Thanksgiving and Charge to Timothy
1:3 I am thankful to God , whom I have served with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, when I remember you in my prayers as I do constantly night and day . 1:4 As I remember your tears , I long to see you , so that I may be filled with joy . 1:5 I recall your sincere faith that was alive first in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice , and I am sure is in you . 1:6 Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands . 1:7 For God did not give us a Spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control . 1:8 So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me , a prisoner for his sake , but by God’s power accept your share of suffering for the gospel . 1:9 He is the one who saved us and called us with a holy calling , not based on our works but on his own purpose and grace , granted to us in Christ Jesus before time began , 1:10 but now made visible through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus . He has broken the power of death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel ! 1:11 For this gospel I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher . 1:12 Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed , because I know the one in whom my faith is set and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me until that day .

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  • 'Ku Heran, Allah Mau Memb'ri [KJ.387] ( I Know Not Why / I Know Whom I Have Believed )
  • Anak Yang Dijanji [KJ.122]
  • Batu Karang Yang Teguh [KJ.37a] ( Rock of Ages )
  • Batu Karang Yang Teguh [KJ.37b] ( Rock of Ages )
  • Di Malam Yang Gelap [KJ.195] ( Low in the Grave He Lay )
  • Dia Nobatkanlah [KJ.226] ( Crown Him with Many Crowns )
  • Kau Sukacita [KJ.443]
  • Kini Berakhirlah perang [KJ.201]
  • Kini Sang Putra T'lah Menang [KJ.198]
  • Kristus Sudah Bangkit [KJ.196]
  • Maut Sudah Menyerah [KJ.202] ( Angels, Roll the Rock Away )
  • Meski Dijaga KuburNya [KJ.192]
  • Penebusku Disalib [KJ.175]
  • Pengikut Kristus, Nyanyilah [KJ.284]
  • Pujian Malam Kunyanyikan [KJ.326]
  • Selama Bumi Didiami [KJ.298]
  • Tuhanku Bangkit! Nyanyilah [KJ.211]
  • Tuhanku Bangkit, Pusara Terbuka [KJ.212]
  • Tuntun Aku, Tuhan Allah [KJ.412] ( Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah )
  • Yerusalem [KJ.189]
  • Yesuslah Raja yang Menang [KJ.248a]
  • Yesuslah Raja yang Menang [KJ.248b]
  • [2Ti 1:6] Lord, With Glowing Heart I’d Praise Thee
  • [2Ti 1:7] Thou God Of Power And God Of Love
  • [2Ti 1:9] Calling For You
  • [2Ti 1:11] Heralds Of Jesus
  • [2Ti 1:12] I Am Trusting Thee
  • [2Ti 1:12] I Know My Faith Is Founded
  • [2Ti 1:12] I Know Whom I Have Believed
  • [2Ti 1:12] ’tis Summer In My Heart

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Descriptions of the Second Advent; Immortality and Resurrection; Salvation in Three Tenses; Trinity Explained; God Never …; Apostle Paul; A Christian is . . .; Called From and To; 1 Thessalonians 2:2; The Blessings of a Mother; Proverbs 29:25; What to Expect from Your Pastor; Dense Fog; Tears

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Expository Notes on the Bible (Constable)

  • In contrast to Rehum and Shimshai's letter to Artaxerxes (4:11-16), Tattenai's letter to Darius was fair and objective. He did not want to stop the Jews' project. He only wanted to know if Cyrus had really given permission fo...
  • Jesus next addressed those in His audience who had expressed some faith Him (v. 30).8:31 The mark of a true disciple is continuation in the instructions of his or her teacher. A disciple is by definition a learner, not necess...
  • 16:1 Paul and Silas probably crossed the Taurus Mountains at a pass called the Cilician Gates (modern Gülek Bogaz). Alexander the Great had marched east through this pass to conquer the vast Persian Empire four centuries...
  • The apostle Paul began this epistle as he did his others by identifying himself and a fellow worker known to the readers. Then he identified and described the recipients of the letter and greeted them with a benediction. This...
  • 3:10 In the new illustration Paul laid the foundation of the church in Corinth by founding the church, and others added the walls and continued building on that foundation. Paul's special mission from God was to found churche...
  • "The first paragraph (vv. 1-5) leads the way by making an application of the servant model and showing how that relates to their treatment of him [Paul]. He changes images from farm to household and insists that he is God'sse...
  • This salutation contains the three elements common in all of Paul's epistles and other correspondence of his day: the writer, the addressees, and a greeting."This salutation exhibits undoubted resemblances in form to secular ...
  • Paul began to pray for his readers again (cf. vv. 1, 14), but he interrupted himself to tell them more about the church. What he said in this section gives background information concerning the church as a mystery.3:1 "For th...
  • The apostle proceeded to express his sincere gratitude to God for his friends in Philippi. He did this to assure them of God's continuing working for them and his satisfaction with their partnership in the work of the gospel....
  • These verses explain what God's future righteous judgment is.1:5 Paul explained that suffering for Christ demonstrates the believer's worthiness to participate in God's kingdom. A hot fire under gold ore separates the gold fr...
  • Paul thanked God for changing him to enable Timothy to appreciate the fact that God can transform even the worst of sinners and enable His saints to accomplish supernatural feats. What precipitated Paul's testimony here was t...
  • Paul next balanced his positive encouragement based on God's dealings with himself (vv. 12-17) with a negative warning based on God's dealings with two unfaithful ministers. He did this to challenge Timothy further to remain ...
  • "In this paragraph Paul continues his instructions on prayers' begun in verse 1. But now the concern is for proper demeanor on the part of the pray-ers.' But whythese concerns, and why in this way? And why the inordinate amou...
  • Paul wrote these positive directions to enable Timothy to overcome the influences of the ascetic apostates that threatened the church at Ephesus. He also wrote to remind him of the importance of his personal life and public m...
  • Another group in the church deserved Timothy's special attention. Therefore Paul gave instructions concerning the care of elders to his young legate to enable him to deal with present and potential elders properly.The structu...
  • A. Paul affirms the personal equality of man and woman in the new creation by stating that in Christ there is "neither male nor female"(Gal. 3:28).A woman obtains salvation by faith exactly as a man does (Eph. 2:8-9; 1 Pet. 1...
  • Paul had previously written to Timothy explaining that the local church is a supporting pedestal for God's truth (1 Tim. 3:15). He had said that the purpose of the local church is the proclamation of God's truth in the world....
  • I. Salutation 1:1-2II. Thanksgiving for faithful fellow workers 1:3-18A. Timothy's past faithfulness 1:3-7B. Charges to remain loyal 1:8-141. Exhortation to be courageous 1:8-122. Exhortation to guard the gospel 1:13-14C. Exa...
  • As usual, Paul wrote what he did in his salutation to set the tone for his emphasis in the rest of the epistle. There are only three particulars in which this salutation differs from the one in 1 Timothy.First, Paul attribute...
  • Paul gave thanks to God for Timothy's past faithfulness to his Lord and encouraged him to continue faithful. He did so to strengthen Timothy's resolve in view of ever increasing apostasy and the decision of many to abandon Pa...
  • 1:8 In view of the Holy Spirit's enablement just mentioned, Paul instructed Timothy not to let others intimidate him. The aorist tense of the Greek verb translated "be ashamed"(epaischunthes) indicates that Paul was not imply...
  • To further impress upon Timothy the need for him to remain faithful to his calling Paul cited records of the ministries of other Christians who were mutual acquaintances.1:15 The Christians in Ephesus and in the province of A...
  • 2:1 Paul's charge in this verse is a general one. Specific responsibilities follow. On the basis of what he had already written Paul urged his son (Gr. teknon, lit. child, an affectionate term) to let Christ's grace empower h...
  • Paul proceeded to undergird his appeal to suffer hardship with the examples of Jesus (v. 8) and Paul (vv. 9-10).2:8 The greatest example of suffering hardship for a worthy purpose, of course, is Jesus Christ. Paul urged Timot...
  • To encourage Timothy further to endure hardship Paul cited a commonly accepted and used quotation that encouraged believers to remain faithful to their Christian profession (cf. 1 Tim. 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; Titus 3:8). It may have ...
  • 3:14-15 In his personal life Timothy should continue living as he had rather than turning aside to follow the example of the evil men Paul just mentioned. Timothy's conduct grew out of what he had learned that gave him person...
  • 4:1 Paul wanted Timothy to proclaim the truth in his public ministry as well as to adhere to it in his personal life. He introduced the command in verse 2 with a very solemn preamble in verse 1 (cf. 1 Tim. 5:21; 6:13). He rem...
  • Paul revealed that he was about to die to impress on Timothy further the importance of remaining faithful to the Lord.4:6 Paul believed that he would die very soon. He used two euphemistic expressions to describe his death. F...
  • 3:3 To motivate his readers to obey these commands Paul encouraged them by reminding them of the way they used to be. They had already come a long way. Each characteristic he mentioned in this verse contrasts with one he had ...
  • 13:1 When love for Jesus Christ falters, love for the brethren normally flags as well (cf. Rom. 12:10; 1 Thess. 4:9-10; 1 Pet. 1:22; 2 Pet. 1:7; 1 John 2:9).13:2 Abraham entertained angels when he showed them hospitality (Gen...
  • Peter reminded his readers of God's power and promises that were available to them. He did this to rekindle an appreciation for the resources God had given them in view of their present needs. This epistle begins and ends on ...

Expositions Of Holy Scripture (Maclaren)

  • Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2. To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3. ...
  • Paul does not lay aside his apostolic authority, but he uses it to make his greeting more sweet and strong. What had he been made an apostle by? The will of God. What had he been made an apostle for? To make known the promise...
  • I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day.'--2 Tim. 1:12.THERE is some ambiguity in the original words of this text, lying in that clause which...
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