1 MIKE MAZZALONGO Introduction II Timothy 1 1

1 MIKE MAZZALONGO Introduction II Timothy 1: 1 -5

Gnostic = Knowledge

PAUL’S EXECUTION BY NERO 64 -67 AD

BURNING OF ROME 64 AD

Purpose of Letter • Faithful in preaching • Paul’s own testimony • Ask Timothy to come to Rome

Facts Regarding II Timothy • Refers to 23 individuals

Facts Regarding II Timothy • Refers to 23 individuals • Only Philemon more personal

Facts Regarding II Timothy • Refers to 23 individuals • Only Philemon more personal • Names Pharaoh's magicians

Facts Regarding II Timothy • Refers to 23 individuals • Only Philemon more personal • Names Pharaoh's magicians • Refers to Timothy as “Man of God”

Facts Regarding II Timothy • • Refers to 23 individuals Only Philemon more personal Names Pharaoh's magicians Refers to Timothy as “Man of God” • Uses term for sacrificial offering

Facts Regarding II Timothy • • • Refers to 23 individuals Only Philemon more personal Names Pharaoh's magicians Refers to Timothy as “Man of God” Uses term for sacrificial offering • Paul was executed by beheading

Outline 1. Greetings and thanksgiving – 1: 1 -5 2. Encouragement and instructions for evangelistic service – 1: 6 -2: 26 3. Warnings and assurances – 3: 1 -17 4. Paul’s final exhortation, testimony and benedictions – 4: 1 -22

GREETINGS Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, - II Timothy 1: 1

Paul Summarizes: • Who he is • What he hopes for

Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come. - II Corinthians 5: 17

GREETINGS To Timothy, my beloved son: Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. - II Timothy 1: 2

I Timothy 1: 2 – II Timothy 1: 2 THE SAME: 1. Blessing A. Grace

I Timothy 1: 2 – II Timothy 1: 2 THE SAME: 1. Blessing A. Grace B. Mercy

I Timothy 1: 2 – II Timothy 1: 2 THE SAME: 1. Blessing A. Grace B. Mercy C. Peace with God / Self / Others

I Timothy 1: 2 – II Timothy 1: 2 THE SAME: 1. Blessing 2. Source of the blessing

I Timothy 1: 2 – II Timothy 1: 2 THE SAME: 1. Blessing 2. Source of the blessing 3. Recipient of the letter

THANKSGIVING 3 I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience the way my forefathers did, as I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day, 4 longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy. - II Timothy 1: 3 -4

THANKSGIVING For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well. - II Timothy 1: 5

Greetings Thanksgiving 1: 1 -4 Bridge 1: 5 Instruction Encouragement 1: 6 -2: 26