The Pastoral Epistles & Philemon
Victory Fellowship Bible Study
273 23rd St. S.W., Barberton, OH 44203
Wednesdays at 10am and 7pm - Rev. Roderick D. Grabski (330) 858-0223
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Lesson Seven: Remaining Faithful to Christ
1) GATHERING and OPENING PRAYER
2) OVERVIEW OF 2ND TIMOTHY
A) Famous last words to Timothy from Paul in prison (66 or 67 A.D.)
B) Maps of Possible 4th Missionary Journey
C) Major Themes of 2nd Timothy whereby Paul emphasizes pure doctrine, godly living, and preaching the gospel:
i) Boldness
ii) Faithfulness to the Gospel of Christ Jesus
iii) Preaching and Teaching
iv) Avoid Error
D) A SELECTION OF SCRIPTURES from 2nd Timothy
3) READ / LISTEN to 2nd Timothy 1:1-18
A) What are your initial impressions? Questions?
i) Are there notable differences in various translations?
4) HERITAGE IN CHRIST (1:1-5)
A) CristoV IhsouV = “Christ Jesus” used 12 times in 2nd Timothy
i) (6 in first chapter alone - vv. 1, 2, 9, 10, 13; see also 2:1, 3, 10; 3:12, 15; 4:1)
B) (vv. 3-5) Paul’s characteristic “one sentence.”
i) What is Paul thankful to God for?
ii) What circumstances brought about Timothy’s tears?
iii) What is significant about Timothy’s Christian heritage? (Acts 16:1-3)
5) THE POWER OF GOD (1:6-7)
A) A Burning gift from God. How can Timothy keep fired up for God?
B) The Spirit of a Christian
i) NOT Δειλίας (deilias) = timidity or cowardice. The word is used in non-biblical literature to describe someone retreating from battle. (RRV – God has given us a bold spirit of no retreat.)
ii) Δυνάμεως (dynameos) = power. We get the word, dynamo from this word.
iii) ἀγάπης (agapes) = unconditional love. The kind of love God demonstrated to us.
iv) σωφρονισμοῦ (sophronismou) = prudent behavior, sound reasoning.
6) THE BELIEVER’S CONFIDENCE AND IDENTITY (1:8-12)
A) (vv. 8-11) Again, one sentence in the Greek.
B) (vs. 8) What is Timothy not to be ashamed of? What should he do instead?
C) (vv. 9-10) The Gospel in a nutshell:
i) He has saved us (God has done it! Contrast every other religion)
ii) Called us to a holy calling
iii) His grace – not our works (John 1:14)
iv) Victorious over death – made it ineffective (like a bee without the stinger)
katargew qanatoV = katargeo thanatos (abolished death)
D) (vv. 11-12) What is Paul’s confidence?
7) PAUL’S CHARGE TO TIMOTHY (1:13-14)
A) What is Timothy to hold fast to?
B) What is he to guard against? How?
8) GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES of “Church Folk” (1:15-18)
A) Compare vs. 15 with Acts 19:8-12
B) (vs. 16-17) Onesiphorus not Onesimus (see Philemon)
i) Name means “beneficial” or “bringing profit”
ii) What sets him apart for mention from Paul?
iii) Onesiphorus may have martyred by being torn apart by horses
9) APPLICATION
A) Thank God for your Christian Heritage.
B) What do we need to rekindle in our walk of faith?
C) Consider what ways we can increase in our Christian boldness, power, love, and prudent behavior.
10) WRAP UP and CLOSE IN PRAYER
NEXT LESSON:
Training and Disciplines of Faith - Read 2nd Timothy 2:1-26 to prepare
