THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PAUL THE APOSTLE TO TIMOTHY

Chapter 1. Guard the Good Deposit

Not a Spirit of Timidity
But a Spirit of Power

I. Concerns for Timothy

1. Recall Tears
2. Remember Faith
3. Remind of the Gift

II. Don't Be Ashamed to Testify

1. Call to a Holy Life
2. The Gospel of Life
3. I Know and I'm Convinced

III. Praise Onesiphorus

1. Often Refresh Me
2. Help in Many Ways
3. May the Lord Grant Him Mercy

Chapter 2. Be Strong in Service

Able to Teach
Not Resentful

I. Good Soldiers of Christ Jesus

1. No Involvement with Civilian Affairs
2. Rules of Competition
3. Hard-working Farmers

II. A Workman Approved by God

1. No Quarreling
2. Correctly Handle the Word of Truth
3. Avoid Godless Chatter

III. Turn Away from Wickedness

1. Cleanse Yourself from the Ignoble
2. An Instrument for Noble Purposes
3. Pursue out of a Pure Heart

Chapter 3. Terror in the Last Days

Three "Love"
Two "Hate"

I. Turn away from the Truth to Do Evil

1. Degenerate Times
2. Evil Ways
3. Guard against Temptations

II. Learn from Paul

1. Follow the Truth
2. Steps and Paces
3. Pass on Life

III. Scripture Is God-breathed

1. Wise for Salvation
2. Teaching and Rebuking
3. Thoroughly Equipped

Chapter 4. Advice Before Parting

Bring the Scrolls
Especially the Parchments

I. Preach the Word with Great Patience

1. Beyond Limits
2. With Great Patience
3. Perform All the Duties

II. Crown of Righteousness in Store

1. Fight the Good Fight
2. Finish the Race
3. Keep the Faith

III. Fully Proclaim the Message

1. Everyone Deserted Me
2. The Support of the Lord
3. Brought into the Heavenly Kingdom