The author is paul who wrote it approximately 62 a. Legalistic teachings lead people away from the true gospel. He is married to kristin, and they have four children. Well look at pauls circumstances as he wrote the letters below, but first lets consider the historical situation of the church in ephesus.
By the time paul wrote his second letter to timothy, the young pastor had been ministering to the church at ephesus for four years, and it had been almost that long since he had received his first letter from paul. The book of 1 st timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. The headings and subheadings make up an outline of the book. Modern critical scholars argue that 2 timothy was not written by paul but by an anonymous author, sometime between 90 and 140 ad. Second timothy is one of only four letters in the new testament written by paul to specific individuals. In the last 150 years 2 timothy has been the object of much scholarly scrutiny, especially over the questions of its authorship and the historical situation it presupposes. Righteous survival emp saga, book 2 kindle edition by van sickel, timothy.
Listen to chuck swindoll s overview of second timothy in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Book of 1 timothy explained discover the 66 books of the. The letters of 1 and 2 timothy are written to timothy while he served as pauls appointed leader of the church of ephesus, probably in the mid60s ad. Best commentaries and books on 2 timothy logos bible.
An introduction to the pastoral epistles 12 timothy and titus an argument of the book of 2 timothy daniel b. Book of second timothy overview insight for living. Paul wrote 2 timothy from a dark and damp roman prison cell, just before his death in ad 67. The pastoral epistles include three new testament books written near the end of the apostle pauls life. This is the first of two inspired letters paul wrote to his beloved son in the faith. In modern times, however, some interpreters have argued that paul himself did not compose these letters but that someone else wrote under pauls name, a practice known as pseudepigraphy. It was written to give encouragement and leadership guidelines to a young pastor named timothy at the church in ephesus.
When paul was released, he took timothy and titus with him back to asia minor, after they left titus on crete. He is named as the author of the letter in the text 1. Timothy ellis audio books, best sellers, author bio. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cobra outlaw cobra rebellion book 2. The book of 2nd timothy is a pastoral epistle letter from paul to a church leader. Paul writes this letter to encourage timothy and also to warn him. Timothy ellis lives on the gold coast, queensland, australia. The letter was written to timothy, who was the first bishop of the church of the ephesians. Some claim that the style in which the pastoral epistles were written shows that paul was not the author.
This may be because 2 timothy is more of a letter to timothy than first timothy which affirms timothy to the congregation. These final words to timothy include few commendations but many admonitions, including about 25 imperatives. Timothys father was greek, while his mother was a jewish. Though a few scholars today accept pauline authorship, most have supported the view that 2 timothy is pseudonymous, written sometime after the death of paul.
Is there evidence paul is the author of the pastoral epistles. The book of 2 timothy was written in approximately a. According to the salutations of the pastoral epistles 1 and 2 timothy and titus, the apostle paul is their author. They are included in the body of the text so the reader can see them as he reads the book without having to page over to a separate outline. Worship and church authority must be carefully ordered. The cloke that i left at troas with carpus, when thou comest, bring with thee, and the books, but especially the parchments. Nineteenth and twentiethcentury scholarship questioned the authenticity of the letter, with many scholars suggesting that first timothy, along with second timothy and titus, are not the work of paul, but rather are unattributable christian writing some time. Timothy received his name, which means one who honors god, from his mother eunice, and grandmother lois. Intro to 1 timothy biblica the international bible society. The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also offers practical and spiritual guidance to pastors and church leaders. Overview of the book of 2 timothy third millennium ministries. The key personalities are the apostle paul and timothy. He is named as the author of the letter in the text.
But this ignores the fact that peoples writing styles change with time as they grow and mature. Expecting that death would come soon, paul wrote this farewell letter to timothy, who was at ephesus, urging him to stand firm and asking him to come for one final visit. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bookbub will let you know about 34 days after i remember to tell them. Nineteenth and twentieth century scholarship questioned the authenticity of the letter, with many scholars suggesting that first timothy, along with second timothy and titus. Jan 02, 2020 the book of 2 timothy is essentially pauls last words. Headings throughout the following book of 2 timothy. Paul looked past his own circumstances to express concern for the churches and specifically for timothy. In this letter paul begins by warning timothy regarding false teachers. Overview of the book of 1 timothy third millennium ministries. Pauls second letter to timothy is a dailybiblereading study book of the book of 2 timothy by deborah h. Timothy alberino is an author, explorer, and filmmaker. Tradition strongly supports the fact that the apostle paul was the author of this epistle. The front features all books of the old testament and new testament in chronological order.
Timothy was pauls protege, his child in the faith 1 ti 1. The book of 1 timothy, one of the apostle pauls three pastoral epistles, provides a unique yardstick for churches to measure their conduct. This summary of the book of 2 timothy provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of 2 timothy. Overview of the book of 2 timothy reformed answers to. I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man. The author of first timothy has been traditionally identified as the apostle paul. The letter identifies the traits of committed christians and also offers practical and spiritual guidance to.
However critics have misunderstood the reason for pauls first imprisonment and assumed that he was executed. The roman emperor nero had been slowly descending into madness since his ascent to the throne in ad 54, a process exacerbated by the great fire of rome in ad 64 that burned half the city. Tom constables expository notes on 2 timothy this is also available in the net. The book of 2 timothy is a personal letter from paul to timothy. The holy bible book 55 2 timothy kjv dramatized audio. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god, in keeping with the promise of life that is in christ jesus, to timothy, my dear son. Interesting facts about 2 timothy barnes bible charts author. Timothy is the only individual to receive two individual letters from paul in.
Timothy white has 61 books on goodreads with 7257 ratings. Nov 18, 2012 this is the holy book of 2 timothy, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy. To guide timothy as he opposed false teachers in ephesus. They are called the pastoral epistles due to their focus on matters of church leadership and church life. Paul had left timothy in the city of ephesus to steer certain men away from false doctrine and provide sound leadership.
After pauls release from his first imprisonment in rome in ad 61 or 62, and after his final missionary journey probably into spain, he was again imprisoned. Since timothy was well versed in pauls theology, the apostle did not instruct him further doctrinally. They were probably known to the author of 1 clement ca. Timothy, one of pauls longtime companions, who joined the apostle on his second missionary journey acts 16. Messiah is the mediator between god and men 1 timothy 2. Paul wrote to timothy to encourage him in his responsibility for overseeing the work of the ephesian church and possibly the other churches in the province of asia 1 timothy 1. After years of study and field investigation, timothy has garnered an expansive knowledge of ancient history, ufology, emerging technologies, and bible prophecy.
Book of second timothy overview insight for living ministries. This is the holy book of 2 timothy, known as the second epistle of paul the apostle to timothy. First timothy and second timothy, two of the three pastoral epistles, are two of the bibles shorter books, but they are a source of much rich instruction concerning the organization of local churches, the government of local churches, the instruction and the correction of the members of local churches, and the teaching and the conduct of the pastors of local churches. When you come bring the cloak which i left at troas with carpus, and the books, especially the parchments. He is the author of suffering in ancient worldview and 12 timothy and titus. Paul was concerned about the welfare of the churches during this time of persecution under nero, and he admonishes timothy to guard the gospel, to persevere in it, to keep on preaching it and, if necessary, to suffer for it 1. Imprisoned in rome yet again, the apostle paul felt lonely and abandoned. Pastoral epistle, 16th book of the new testament author.
To call for timothy to visit paul in his last days and to encourage timothy in his ministry against false teachers in ephesus. Paul wanted to use his last words to encourage timothy, and all other believers, to persevere in faith 2 timothy 3. A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. Gods word for you is a series of expository guides which walk you through books of the bible verse by verse. A variety of reasons have been raised that say that paul is not the author of 1 timothy, 2 timothy, and titus. Grace, mercy, and peace, from god the father and christ jesus our lord. The book of 1 timothy was written by the apostle paul 1 timothy 1. Paul, an apostle of christ jesus by the will of god.
The apostle paul writes to instruct and encourage his faithful comrades timothy and titus, who are in the trenches of gospel ministry. The book opens with paul reflecting on timothys sincere faith. The texts of both 1 and 2 timothy clearly state that they are written by the apostle paul. Intro to 2 timothy biblica the international bible society. In contrast to his first imprisonment, when he lived in a rented house ac 28. Introduction to 1 and 2 timothy jesuswalk bible study series. Modern critical scholars argue that 2 timot hy was not written b y pa ul but by an anonym ous aut hor, sometime between 90 and 140 ad. This is the holy book of 1 timothy, known as the first epistle of paul the apostle to timothy. He had learned it from his mother eunice and his grandmother lois and paul rejoices that this very same faith was evident in timothy as well.