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TIMOTHY
A Study in II Timothy

by

Th.B, B.R.E., B.D.

J. WILLIAM KANOY

FELLOWSHIP TRACT LEAGUE

BOOK DIVISION

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 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. J. William Kanoy

was born on November
26, 1928 in
Jamestown, North
Carolina. He was
converted on June 3,
1945, and called into
the ministry of our
Lord one year later.
Dr. Kanoy graduated
from Bible college and
did post-graduate
work. He held three
earned degrees and an
honorary Doctor of
Divinity degree.
For 28 years, Dr. Kanoy was pastor of Church Street
Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina. In addition, he
was president of Greensboro Bible College, which he founded
26 years ago. He also conducted meetings in Bible conferences
in almost every state in the U.S. as well as some meetings
abroad. For 25 years, he preached almost daily. Dr. Kanoy was
the author of 25 books.
Dr. Kanoy was married to Betty McMahan Kanoy for
48 years. They have three children: Billy Ray Kanoy, Patricia
K. Whitt and Pamela K. Bush. They also have six
grandchildren. Mrs. Kanoy resides in Oak Ridge, North
Carolina.
Dr. Kanoy ascended into Heaven on May 18, 1995.
Dr. Kanoy truly kept the faith, fought the fight and
finished the course.
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 I NTRODUCTION

1. II Timothy was written about 67 or 68 A.D.

2. Paul is the Author.
3. Last of the pastoral epistles: Three pastoral epistles were written to
give order, doctrine and discipline.
4. In I Timothy, Paul is dealing with the "Church of God."
(I Timothy 3:15)
5. In II Timothy, Paul is dealing with the "Man of God," not in the
church, but as a "Man of God" in the world, and his conduct.
6. II Timothy is one of the books that deals with the Latter Times, Last
Days and the Faith.
7. Paul says:
a. Some shall depart from the Faith. (I Timothy 4:1)
b. Some shall deny the Faith. (I Timothy 5:8)
c. Some shall cast off their Faith. (I Timothy 5:12)
d. Some shall be seduced from the Faith. (I Timothy 6:10)
e. Some shall err concerning the Faith. (I Timothy 6:21)
f. Some shall overthrow the Faith of others. (II Timothy 2:18)
g. Some shall be reprobate concerning the Faith.
(II Timothy 3:8)
8. Mr. Telford divides Paul's Epistles into four classes:
a. Preparatory Epistles: Romans, Corinthians and Galatians.
b. Promissory Epistles: I and II Thessalonians
c. Perfection Epistles: Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and
Hebrews.
d. Pastoral Epistles: I and II Timothy and Titus
9. This epistle was written in his last imprisonment at Rome, and Nero ,
the "madman," was on the throne. In July 64 A.D. he set fire to the
city of Rome and blamed it on Christians. Rome was intent upon
suppressing Christianity.
1 0. This letter has been called a "dying letter full of living messages,"
Paul's "last will and testament" and Paul's "swan song."
11. II Timothy is full of doctrine, solemn principles, fearless revelations
and burning convictions.
1 2. Friends had turned against Paul, so he writes to his son to stir up the
gift, while it is yet day.
13. Words to watch out for i n I I Timothy: Doctrine, teach, some, strong,
preach, good, godliness, charge, charged, study, strive, shun, flee,

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 follow, sound, fight, foolish, faith, pure, watch, continue, hold,
endure, stir.
14. In I Timothy we have the ideal Church. I n II Timothy we have the
ideal Pastor.
1 5. The reason for writing this epistle was at least fourfold:
a. He wanted to encourage Timothy i n the work and word.
(11 Timothy 2:1)
b. He wanted Timothy to come to Rome as soon as possible.
(11 Timothy 4:13 and 21)
c. He wanted to warn Timothy against apostasy that was creeping
i n. (II Timothy 4:3)
d. He wanted to testify to Timothy. (11 Timothy 4:6-8)
1 6. The key verses are found in Chapter 4:6-8.
1 7. In Paul's first imprisonment, which lasted two years (Acts 28:30-31 ),
he was allowed to come and go as he pleased and had an effective
ministry. This time is awaiting death.
1 8. Things of God in II Timothy:
a. Will of God. (1:1)
b. Gift of God. (1:6)
c. Power of God. (1:8)
d. Word of God. (2:9)
e. Foundation of God. (2:19)
Lovers of God. (3:4)
g. I nspiration of God. (3:16)
f.

h. Man of God. (3:17)

WHO WAS TIMOTHY?

1. He was neither Gentile nor Jew. His father was a Greek and his
mother was a Jewess (Acts 16:1). Raised up in Jewish customs.
2. We have the names of both his mother and his grandmother
(II Timothy 1:5).
3. Brought up by Gentile paternity and was not circumcised as a child.
4. Lived in the city of Lystra in the heart of Asia Minor.
5. Submitted to circumcision by Paul (Acts 16:3) so as to be
accepted by the Jews
6. Paul and Barnabas came to Lystra (Acts 14:8). He healed a man that
was impotent in his feet. Timothy witnessed this startling sight that

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 roused the whole city. Paul was stoned at Lystra (Acts 14:19) and left
for dead. He reminded Timothy of these sufferings and persecutions
(I I Timothy 3:11).
7. Timothy was converted as a result of this missionary visit. Paul called
Timothy, "my own son in the faith." (I Timothy 1:2a).
8. When Paul visited the town again two years later, Timothy had made
very much spiritual progress (Acts 16:2). "Well reported of by the
brethren."
9. There was a strong and beautiful relationship between Paul and
Timothy.
10. Timothy may be regarded as an ideal servant of God.
a. He was willing.
b. He was enthusiastic.
c. He was loyal.
d. He had character.
11. He had a pastor's heart (Philippians 2:20-22). Paul thought about
sending him to Philippi. "For I have no man like minded who will
naturally care for your state."
1 2. Pastored the church at Ephesus (II Timothy 4:9-12;
I Timothy 1:1-3).
1 3. After Paul is released from jail, during one of his later journeys, he
sends the epistle of I Timothy to this young pastor.
1 4. He writes this second letter from a Roman jail. He urges
Timothy to come quickly (II Timothy 4:9; 4:21; 1:4)
15. It is doubtful that Timothy ever reached Paul before his
martyrdom by Nero.
16. Timothy was prone to illness (I Timothy 5:23). Timothy was
ti mid or shy (II Timothy 1:7-8; 2:1-3; 3:12; 4:5).
1 7. He was young in years, frail in physique, retiring indisposition. Yet
he was placed in a position of responsibility in the work of God.
1 8. He was put in jail and released (Hebrews 13:23).
1 9. He later became Bishop at Ephesus. He then led a protest
against a festival in the honor of the goddess Diana. The Ephesian
mob attacked him and martyred him with clubs and stones. Eusebius
Volume III, page 14: Lives of Saints, Volume 1, page 360.
20. I Timothy was written about the House of God, while
II Timothy was written about the man of God.

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 CHAPTER 1
"BE NOT ASHAMED"
Faithfulness of the Man of God in Suffering

I. Correspondence from Paul (vs. 1-2).

A. Sender: "Paul" (vs. 1).
1. "Paul" means "little one." He may have been little physically;
he was not little spiritually.
2. "Paul" the aged is his own words in Philemon (vs.9).
Philemon was written 6 years before II Timothy.
Paul then 60 years old, now is 66 and in jail (Mamertine Prison
in Rome).
3. His Person - Paul; his Purpose - An apostle of Jesus Christ, by
the will of God; his Promise - According to the promise of life
which is in Jesus Christ.
4. I n Chapter 1 we see Paul as:
a. Surrendered Man (vs. 1-2).
b. Sympathetic Man (vs. 3-4).
c. Spiritual Man (vs. 5-7).
d. Satisfied Man (vs. 8-12).
e. Sure Man (vs. 13-14).
f. Slighted but Sustained Man (vs. 15-18).
5. Paul's communion with God (vs. 1-2); Paul is chosen by God
(vs. 1a); Paul is cheered by a promise (vs. 1c).
B. Son: Timothy (vs. 2).
1. Timothy means "Worshipper of God" or "One who honors
God." His name is mentioned 28 times in Paul's letters, either
as Timotheus, or Timothy.
a. Timothy was only about 15 years old when Paul came to
the city of Lystra (3:15).
b. His mother, Eunice, was a Jewess and a believer
(Acts 16:1).
c. From a child, he had been taught the holy scriptures
(1:5; 3:15).
d. He was converted when Paul made his first visit to Lystra
(Acts 14).
2. Beloved Son (vs.2).
a. "My own Son" (I Timothy 1:2).
b. "Son Timothy" (I Timothy 1:18).

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 c. "Dearly beloved Son" (II Timothy 1:2).
d. "My Son" (II Timothy 2:1).
3. Man of God (I Timothy 6:11).
a. He was young (I Timothy 4:12; II Timothy 2:22).
b. He was prone to sickness (I Timothy 5:23).
c. He was timid or shy (II Timothy 1:7-8; 2:1-3; 3:12, 4:5).
d. He was placed in a position of responsibility in the work of
God.
e. He pastored at Ephesus. (See notes on "Who Was
Timothy?")
C. Subject: Jesus Christ (vs. 2 , 8, 9, 10, 13).
1. All that is written in II Timothy will pertain to Jesus Christ and
man's relationship to Him, whether it be for salvation or
service.
2. This letter is written by Paul to Timothy, but it is about Jesus
Christ. Christ is mentioned 15 times in II Timothy.
3. He is the subject of the whole Bible. The Bible is His story
(history).
4. I n the Old Testament, we see the expectation of Jesus Christ.
I n the Gospels, we have the presentation of Jesus Christ. In
the Acts, we have the proclamation of Jesus Christ. In the
Epistles, we have the identification with Jesus Christ. In the
Revelation, we have the acclamation of our Lamb, Lord and
Lion.
5. The Old Testament tells us that He is coming. The Gospels tell
us He is here. The Acts tell us He is gone away. The Epistles
tell us how to live while He is gone away. The Revelation tells
us that He is coming back again.

II. Concern of Paul (vs. 3-7).

A. His Prayer.
1. Thankful prayer (vs.3a).
2. Faithful prayer (vs. 3b).
3. Mindful prayer (vs. 4a).
4. Joyful prayer (vs. 4b).
It is good to pray for others. It is good to tell them that you
pray for them.
B. He remembers Timothy (vs. 3).
1. Remembers His Tears (vs. 4).

a. Tears of a Writer (II Corinthians 2:4).

b. Tears of a Witness (Acts 20:19).
c. Tears of a Worker (Acts 20:31).
2. Remembers His Training (vs. 5).
3. Remembers His Talent (vs. 6).
4. Remembers His Tranquility (vs. 7).
5. Remembers His Testimony (vs. 8).
C. He remembers Timothy's Faith (vs. 5).
1. His faith was personal (vs. 5a).
a. Unfeigned Faith: Unhypocritical faith, undissembled faith,
genuine faith; a faith arising out of an inner conviction. It
was a total reliance of a quickened heart.
2. His Faith was parental (vs. 5b; see Acts 16:1).
a. Timothy stood as the third generation of true believers.
b. Real Christianity is contagious; it is caught more than it is
taught.
c. Paul remembers the faith of his grandmother and his
mother.
3. Memories are sweet but sometimes bitter.
a. Memory of a happy Home (vs. 5).
b. Memory of a happy Hour (vs. 13).
c. Memory of a helping Hand (vs. 18 - Telford).

NOTE: Paul was saying remember your mother's example (vs. 5);
remember your master's endorsement (vs. 6); remember your
maker's enduement (vs. 8); remember the men who endanger
(vs. 15 - Telford).
D. He remembers His gift (vs. 6; see I Timothy 4:14).
1. The gift is not named in the scripture.
2. This gift was in him by the putting on of Paul's hands.
3. This gift may refer to his office that had been given him. The
ministry of service among the churches (Ephesians 4:11).
4. It could refer to the enabling that God had given him to carry
out this ministry (spiritual gifts listed in Romans 12:6-8;
Ephesians 4:11-12; I Corinthians 12-14).
5. "Stir up the gift" means to rekindle it, or make the fire live
again; keep blazing. (See I Thessalonians 5:19 for the figure of
fire concerning the Holy Spirit. Greek for stir is Anagopurein.)
6. "By the putting on of my hands" (I Timothy 4:14).

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 a. "My" hands here is not inconsistent with the hands of the
Presbytery in I Timothy 4:14. Paul was chief among the
Presbyters. Here one chief figure, the closest and the
dearest says: "For my sake son."
7. This gift consists of: (Notice the change from vs. 6 to vs. 7. It
i s singular in vs. 6, "my" to plural in vs. 7, "us.")
a. Spirit of boldness (vs. 7).
b. Spirit of power (vs 7; Luke 24:49).
c. Spirit of love (vs. 7; I Corinthians 13:4).
d. Spirit of sound mind, understanding and judgment (vs. 7;
Galatians 5:22-23).

E. He exhorts Timothy to "Be not Ashamed" (vs. 8).

1. Greek - "Do not become ashamed" (see Mark 8:38).
This exhortation looks only to the future.
2. Charge to be unashamed.
a. Timothy must not be ashamed (vs. 6-11).
b. Paul was not ashamed (vs. 12-14).
c. Onesiphorus was not ashamed (vs. 16-18).
3. Be not ashamed (vs. 8).
a. Master he served.
b. Man he loved.
c. Message he bore.
d. Ministerial suffering he shared.
4. Be not ashamed (vs. 8-12).
a. Testimony of the Gospel (vs. 8).
b. Triumph of the Gospel (vs. 10).
c. Truths of the Gospel (vs. 9).
d. Transmission of the Gospel (vs. 11).
e. Thrill and Trust of the Gospel.

III. Call to Service (vs. 9-18).

A. God's Faithfulness (vs. 9).
1. God is the Author of Salvation. "God, who hath saved us."
Are you saved? Then God did it (See Jonah 2:9). God
Planned our salvation. God the Son Procured our salvation.
God the Holy Spirit Perfects our salvation.
2. Believers are already saved - here and now. "Hath saved us."
All of us can have the assurance of salvation. "Hath saved us."

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 He had already done so in His intention!
3. God saved us before He called. us. "Who hath saved us and
called us." In the purpose of God, we were saved before we
ever knew it, so how could we have merited or worked for
salvation. We were saved when we believed on the Lord Jesus
( Acts 16:31; John 6:37), but in the plan and purpose of God,
we were saved in eternity past. Manton says: "This calling of
God is Holy, High, Heavenly, Humble."
4. We are saved to be holy, not because we are holy.
" With an holy calling." (See I Thessalonians 4:3, 7;
I Peter 1:15-16)
5. Our salvation has nothing to do with works. "Not
according to our works."
6. God saves us "according to His own purpose." (John 9; 15:16;
Romans 8:28-29; Romans 9:16; Ephesians 3:11).
7. God's salvation is all of grace.
8. God's salvation is a gift. "Was given us"
(Romans 5:15-18).
9. This salvation is in Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12;
II Timothy 2:10).
10. God saved us "before the world began."
B. Christ Was Faithful (vs. 10).
1. He appeared at a given point of time. Verb "manifested."
2. He abolished death. Christ did not annihilate death for it still
exists. The idea is that death is rendered powerless, broke its
control or loosened the hold it had. Death for the believer has
been reduced to mere sleeping (I Thessalonians 4:13). It can
be referred to as gain (Philippians 1:21, 23). For the believer,
death has been deprived of its terrors and power. Praise God
He put death out of commission.
3. He brought l ife. This complete life was brought out into the
light.
4. I mmortality - Greek "Incorruption." New life out of death.
The resurrection of the body of the believer.
C. Paul's Faithfulness (vs. 11-12 - Telford). His divine appointment -
"I am appointed" (vs. 11); his determined attitude - "I am not
ashamed" (vs. 12); his delightful acquaintance - "I know whom"
(vs. 12); his deliberate advice - "Hold fast" (vs. 13).
1. Confidence and Its Source (vs. 11).

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 a. "I am appointed." Preacher - as a preacher he
heralded forth the gospel; Apostle - as an apostle he
testified of the resurrection and founded churches; and, a
Teacher - as a teacher he instructed people and applied the
gospel.
b. "I know whom." The believer may not always know what,
or know when or know where, or know why, but he
knows whom. The "whom" is Jesus Christ.
c. "I am persuaded." Confident that God could and would
guard, keep, preserve or protect.
d. Committed - Greek "The deposit of me." Paul
deposited himself or committed himself to God.
2. Confession of Security (vs. 12).
a. He had courage to suffer (vs. 12a).
b. He had confidence in salvation (vs. 12b).
c. He had conviction in safety (vs. 12c).
3. Continuance in Truth (vs. 13-14).
a. Hold the "form" (sound) words. Hold to the model
(I Timothy 1:16). Greek pencil drawing to be traced over
in ink; the outline to be filled in and colored. "Sound
words" - Greek wholesome or healthy (I Timothy 1:10;
Titus 1:9). Each cult or religious sect is the result of some
overstrained, one-sided or isolated truth. Either free grace or
free will; either faith or works; either truth or love; either
dependence or responsibility; either the Humanity or Deity;
not both, not all. The need of the day is for sound words.
b. Hold the deposit (vs. 14). Committed - Greek "paratheke."
"Good thing" is the sound doctrine in (vs. 12). "Keep" -
"Guard" through the Holy Ghost; guard against neglect or
mixture with error. Timothy is to guard the deposit, but not
without help, for it is the Holy Spirit who enables the
Christian to fulfill his trust.
c. Holy Spirit, God's gift to every believer.
"Dwelleth" - Greek "Move in and make yourself at home."
(1) He indwells us to Emancipate us from fear:
(a) Of reproach and persecution (vs. 8).
(b) Of death (vs. 9-10).
(c) Of judgment (vs. 12, 18) "that day."
(2) He indwells us to Endue us with Power (vs.

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 (3) He indwells us to Enrich us with Love
(J ohn 13:34-35; Galatians 5:22).
(4) He indwells us to Enlighten us with Sense
(I Corinthians 2:14).
4. Companions that turn away (vs. 15-18).
a. Unreliable Friends (vs. 15) "Faithless Ones."
"Phygellus" means "fugitive."
"Hermogenes" means "fair weather friend."
b. Unbroken Fellowship (vs. 16) "Faithful One."
"Onesiphorus" means "bringer of help."
"He often refreshed one" by visits, by prayer, by rejoicing
together in the "calling" of God. "Not ashamed" - not
afraid of personal danger.
"He sought me out" - he went to Rome at a time when
Christians were trying to get out of it.
(Dr. Mackinnon) "Ministered" - played the role of a
deacon. (Greek)

CHAPTER 2
"BE NOT USELESS"

Faithfulness of the man of God in Service

I. Striving for the Masteries (vs. 1-13).

A. "Son" (vs. 1). "Be strong" - be strengthened, be emboldened. "In
the grace" - not saving grace, but the full grace that develops a
strong life.
B. "Steward" (vs. 2). A steward was a custodian and trustee of his
master's estate in Paul's day. The man of God is to be faithful to
his deposit, but he is to commit to faithful men. "Things heard of
me" refers to Paul's teaching, to which Timothy had so often
listened.
C. "Soldier" (vs. 3-4). "Endure hardness."
1. Soldier's Strength (Zechariah 4:6).
2. Soldier's Strategy (Ephesians 6:12). He must endure suffering
(vs. 3). He must endure separation (vs. 4) "entangleth."
3. Soldier's Spiritual Armor.

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 a. Girdle of Truth - truth destroys falsehood.
b. Breastplate of Righteousness - covers vital organs. We must
guard the principles we believe in.
c. Feet shod with Gospel - we must deliver the gospel
message.
d. Shield of Faith - to see beyond that which is seen.
e. Helmet of Salvation - thinking power must be protected.
f. Sword of the Spirit - Word of God is indispensable
(II Timothy 2:15).
4. Character of the Soldier.
a. One who is Chosen (vs. 4).
b. One who has a Commander - recognizes authority (vs. 3-4).
c. One who obeys Commands - experiences warfare.
d. One who serves his Country - we are citizens of another
country (Heaven).
e. One who is Cautious (vs. 4) "Affairs."
f. One who has a Charge (4:1-5).
g. One who is Crowned (vs. 6).
5. Must have:
a. Fortitude to Stand - "Endure Hardness" (vs. 3).
b. Freedom to Serve - "Entanglements" (vs. 4).
c. Faithfulness to the Saviour - "To please Him"
(vs. 4 - Telford). Telford said: "A good soldier shoots, but
he can expect to be shot. Shooting preachers is always in
season. "
6. Seven Orders to the Soldier Christian:
a. Arm (I Peter 4:1). "Arm yourselves" (Also
Ephesians 6).
b. Fight (I Timothy 6:12). "Fight the good fight of faith."
c. Resist (James 4:7b). "Resist the devil and he will flee from
you."
d. Stand (Ephesians 6:14a). "Stand therefore having your loins
girt about with truth."
e. Watch (I Peter 5:8a). "Be sober, be vigilant because your
adversary the devil."
f. Endure (II Timothy 4:5). "Endure afflictions."
g. Be Strong (II Timothy 2:1). "Be strong in the grace that is
i n Christ Jesus," and (Ephesians 6:10) "FINALLY - BE
STRONG IN THE LORD."

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D. Striving Athlete (vs. 5).
1. He must train - prepare. No short cuts in training.
2. He must desire to win. (I Corinthians 9:24).
3. He must abide by the rules. God sets up the rules for the race.
Can't choose your own path or your own way.
4. Some are disqualified from the race.
5. There is a crown for those who run well.
(I Corinthians 9:25).
6. He must remember that he must face the umpire (Romans
1 4:10; II Corinthians 5:10).
E. Sowing Farmer (vs. 6).
1. He must have the right preparation.
a. He must work in the field. Can't be l azy. Sin has made us
l azy. We don't like to work.
b. He must watch his field.
c. He must weed his field.
d. He must water his field (I Corinthians 3:6; Psalms 126:6).
e. He must not become weary i n the field.
f. He must use wisdom about the field.
g. He must not whimper to the landlord of the field.
h. He must welcome the owner of the field.
i . He must wait for the harvest of the field.
"Shall reap."
2. He must have the right kind of seed (Matthew 13:19-23;
I Peter 1:23).
3. Paul says in vs. 7: Timothy you consider my figures of speech
and the Lord will give you understanding as to their
application. (Consider: To fix mind; to think with care; to
ponder; to study; to meditate on; examine.)
F. Suffering Saint (Vs. 8-13).
1. "Remember" (vs. 8). Greek - to return to the fact!
Face up to the fact of Jesus Christ. Timothy when you are
called upon to endure hardness or to suffer, remember Jesus
Christ.
a. He is the center of our faith (Jesus Christ).
b. Seed of David.
c. God revealed Himself in Jesus Christ.
d. He is risen from the dead (Romans 1:4).
" My Gospel" - this the gospel of the grace of God in its

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 fullest development, but includes the revelation of the
results of that gospel in the calling out of the church, her
relationships, position, privileges and responsibility.
2. "Not bound" (vs. 9). One of the facts of history is the
i rresistible power of the word of God. "They may bind God's
man, but the word of God is not bound."
a. God's Word cannot be bound:
(1) By time - it is a revelation for time and eternity
(Psalms 119:89).
(2) By age - it is for young, old, new believer and mature
saint. "Everyone" (Romans 1:16).
(3) By language barriers - originally the word was given by
i nspiration of the Holy Spirit in Hebrew, in Aramaic
and in Greek. It has been translated into more than
1,000 tongues.
(4) By persecution -John Bunyan 1660-1672; Foxes Book
of Martyrs.
(5) By human weakness - C. H. Spurgeon said:
"The preacher who has had a bad week; he is full of
aches and pains, he is ill, but the word of God is not ill.
(6) He magnified His word above His name
(Psalms 138:2).
3. "Elect's Sake" (vs. 10). Paul taught the doctrine of divine
election. The doctrine of election did not curb Paul's
evangelism, but election was a motivation to evangelism
(II Timothy 2:10). God not only ordains the ends but the
means as well (II Thessalonians 2:13; reference Romans 8:33;
Colossians 3:12; Titus 1:1 ).
4. "Faithful Saying" (vs. 11-13). These verses may have been a
hymn the early believers sang. "Faithful saying" refers to what
follows in vs. 11-13.
a. Faithfulness (vs. 11-12a). The word "endure"
i n vs. 10 is the same word used in vs. 12 - "suffer." If one
is faithful in suffering with Christ, he shall also reign with
Him (Romans 8:17; II Corinthians 4:17). There is to be
affliction, but there is to be glory after awhile. Amen.
b. Unfaithfulness (vs. 12b-13). The verb, to deny, (Greek,
arneomai) is an old word, used in the Gospels. (Matthew
10:33; Luke 12:9; used of Peter in Mark 14:70; and is used

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 by Paul in I Timothy 5:8; Titus 2:12; II Timothy 3:5). In vs.
13, the word means to prove false to oneself, a thing that
Christ cannot do. If we are unfaithful, yet God abides
faithful.

II. Steadfastness to the Scriptures (vs. 14-19).

A. Strife "About words of no profit" (vs. 14).
1. There are three kinds of words in these verses.
a. Perilous words (vs. 14).
b. Precious words (vs. 15).
c. Pernicious words (vs. 17).
2. Words are important, but to argue over them in order to gain
personal advantage makes them a curse instead of a blessing.
Greek - me logomachein - a mere war of words. Such war of
words upsets the hearers. Avoid useless discussions.
B. Study "The Word of Truth" (vs. 15).
1. Steadfast student (vs. 15).
a. Approval of Self - "Study to show thyself approved unto
God" (vs. 15a). What we are, apart from what we do or
know, should be pleasing to God. "Study" - Greek - to
have diligence; to give haste; to show eagerness.
(1) Three reasons we should study.
(a) Study to be confident - "not ashamed."
(b) Study to be commended - "approved."
Greek word "approved" is dokimon op.
(c) Study to be correct - "right dividing."
b. Acceptability of Service (vs. 15a). "A workman that
needeth not to be ashamed."
(1) A workman must have knowledge.
(2) A workman must have tools.
(3) A workman must have energy for the task.
(4) A workman must have an overseer.
(5) A workman must labor to get approval.
c. Acquaintance with Scripture. "Rightly dividing the word of
truth (vs. 15c).
(1) Mr. Moody said, "Sin will keep you from this Book, or
this Book will keep you from sin."
(2) Greek "Rightly dividing" - handling aright
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 making straight paths; plow a straight furrow. Paul was
a tent maker and he knew how to cut straight the rough
camel hair cloth. There is too much (crazy-quilt)
patterns in preaching today. Paul said "cut" it straight.
(3) To rightly divide the word means:
a. Accept the Bible as the word of truth
(II Timothy 3:16).
b. Apply every part of the Bible to our life and
conduct (Ephesians 6:17; Hebrews 4:12;
I I Timothy 3:17).
c. Distinguish between things that differ:
(i) Divided according to people
(I Corinthians 10,32).
a. Jew (Romans 11).
b. Gentiles (Ephesians 2:11-13).
c. Church of God (Philippians 2:15) "the called out."
(ii) Divided according to "dispensations"
(Ephesians 3:2; Colossians 1:25).
Greek word - Orkonomia.
English word - economy or administration.
(iii) Divided according to things that differ or appear
si milar.
a. Law and Grace (John 1:17;
Romans 6:14).
b. Salvation and Rewards
(Ephesians 2:8-9; I Corinthians 9:23-24)
c. Gospel: Gospel of Kingdom - preached
before the cross - will be preached again
after the rapture (Matthew 24:14); Gospel of
God - God as a loving Father seeking sons
(Romans 1:1-3); Gospel of Grace
(I Corinthians 15:1-4); Glorious Gospel -
Christ exalted (I Timothy 1:11;11 Corinthians
4:4); Everlasting Gospel - End of Tribulation
(Revelation 14:6); My Gospel (Romans 2:16).
d. Birth and Growth (John 1:12; II Peter 3:18).
e. His work and our work (John 19:30;
Hebrews 10:12; Ephesians 2:10).
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 (John 3:6; I John 5:18).
g. Our Standing and Our State
(I Corinthians 1:2; 5:1).
h. Justification and Sanctification
(Romans 5:1; II Corinthians 7:1).
i. Offices of Christ - Prophet, Priest, King.
j. Sin and Sins: One is "root," the other is the
"fruit."
k. Jew and Gentile.
I . Last days - of Church and Israel
(II Timothy 3; Isaiah 2)
m. Age of Grace and Kingdom Age.
C. Shun Their Words (vs. 1 6-18).
1. Fruit of their words. "But shun profane and vain babblings; for
they will increase unto more ungodliness." Strife always bears
this kind of fruit.
2. Fatality of their words. "And their word will eat" (vs. 17).
a. "Eat" Greek "Will find pasture." (Same word found in
John 10:9).
b. "Canker" Greek "Gangrene or eating sore."
Galen defines this state as a tumor in the state between
i nflammation and mortification. "Local death of soft
tissues due to loss of blood supply." When there is no milk
of the word or meat of the word - gangrene of the soul sets
i n.
3. Falsity of their words - "Have erred" (vs. 18).
a. Hymenaeus (see I Timothy 1:20).
b. Philetus (nothing is said about him except in vs. 17
and vs. 18).
(1) These two: Examples of babblers (vs. 16); erred from
the truth (vs 18; to miss one's aim); taught Gnosticism
matter is evil only, non-matter is good; taught
resurrection was past (future); overthrew the faith of
others (vs. 18); were delivered to Satan
(I Timothy 1:19-20.

Ill. "Separate from Iniquity" (vs. 19).

A. "Foundation" - This foundation is the church built on apostolic
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 eternal Son (Matthew 16:18; I Timothy 3:14-16).
1. God's truth is like a firm foundation regardless of how many
make shipwreck of their faith (I Timothy 3:15). The church is
called "the pillar and ground of truth." Not all the false
teachers, demons of hell or the devil himself can stop this work
of Christ in the world.
2. This foundation has a twofold seal:
a. "The Lord knoweth them that are his." This has to do with
election. God has chosen and will preserve His own.
False teachers or not, God will keep His people. This is
God's side of the seal.
b. Man's side of the seal: "Let every one that nameth the
name of Christ depart from iniquity." The other reason that
God's Church is standing and will continue to do so is that
there are true children of God who manifest by their lives
that God's Church is alive and well. There are 7,000 who
have not bowed to Baal. Amen.
3. Depart - Greek aphistemi - to stand off from.
a. There are three sins in this Chapter we are to depart from:
(1) Depart from Worldliness (vs. 4; compare
I John 2:15-17).
(2) Depart from Impurity (vs. 22; compare
II Corinthians 7:1).
(3) Depart from Pride (vs. 24, 25; compare
Matthew 11:29).
4. "Iniquity" - referred to here includes any transgressions of the
commands of Christ.

IV. Suitable Vessels (vs. 20-23).

A. Illustration of Vessels (vs. 20).
1. Vessels of Honor. This picture is taken from an oriental home.
The master of the house had various vessels for various
occasions, some more honorable than others. What is a vessel
of honor? It is a vessel that will give out pure water to quench
the thirst of a stranger and the weary traveler. Go to an ancient
pottery shop and ask to buy a vessel. The potter will ask, "Do
you want to carry it to the fountain?" Then you must bear a
vessel of honor. (II Timothy 2:20-21).
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 away" cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins, and fine
silverware, crystal and china. A vessel of dishonor looks like
the vessel of honor; but it is not of the same nature. Illustration
- plates compared to iron pots. You could never tell the
difference, but the potter can. (Explain the difference between
a vessel of honor and the vessel of dishonor.) This vessel
receives much but gives out very little.
3. Four essentials for a vessel to be used:
a. Must be prepared (Jeremiah 18:3-4). Has an owner
(vs. 21).
b. Must be purged (vs. 21).
c. Must be presented.
d. Must be placed (made available).
e. Must be pure - "purge" (vs. 22).
4. Different vessels in the Bible:
a. Jeremiah 22:28 - Vessel "Empty of Pleasure."
b. Romans 9:23 - Vessel of "Mercy."
c. Romans 9:22 - Vessel of "Wrath."
d. I saiah 66:20 - "Clean" vessel.
e. Ephesians 1:4 - "Chosen" vessel.
f. Isaiah 52:11 - "Holy" vessel.
g. II Timothy 2:20 - Vessel of "Honor."
h. II Timothy 2:20 - Vessel of "Dishonor."
i. Jeremiah 18:3-4 - "Marred" Vessel.
B. Interpretation of the Illustration (vs. 20).
1. "Great House." Greek en megali oikiai - metaphor of a palace.
The great house here is the professing church. Our Lord's
parable of the drag net is a good example of the mixed and
i mperfect condition of the church on earth.
2. "Vessel."
a. Illustrates a man. "If any man therefore purge himself.
(vs. 21).
b. Illustrates a man's service. "He shall be a vessel of honor."
"Meet" - Greek "to use well."
The plea is that the believer will be a vessel that the master
will be pleased to use.
c. "Purge" (vs. 21). Greek - purify himself from that or all that
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V. Steadfast Servant (vs. 22-26).
A. Personal Life of the Servant.
1. "Flee" (vs. 22a). Lustful living mars a vessel of the Lord.
a. Youthful - Greek neoterikos. These are lusts peculiar to
flaming youth. He must continually "flee".
2. "Follow" (vs. 22b).
a. "Righteousness" - right dealing; morally right in character
and conduct.
b. "Faith" - faithfulness; fidelity; confidence in God.
c. "Charity" - agape; deepest love.
King - "We may be as correct as a poker, and as cold and
hard. What the poker needs is fire. We need the fire of
I ove.
d. "Peace" - untroubled fellowship with true believers;
undisturbed by profitless word battles.
3. "Forbid" (vs. 23). Avoid: Major on the certainties, not on the
uncertainties. The word for "unlearned" means "ignorant."
"Avoid" means "steadily refuse; decline."
B. Public Life of the Servant (vs. 24-26).
1. Five Commands in vs. 24-26:
a. Do not strive with men (fight or wrangle) (vs. 24).
b. Be gentle to al I men (vs. 24).
c. Be apt to teach (vs. 24).
d. Be patient (vs. 24).
e. I nstruct the erring (vs. 25).
f. To gain for the erring release from Satan. A believer
engaged in strife is under the influence of Satan.

CHAPTER 3
"BE NOT IGNORANT"

Faithfulness of the Man of God in a world of Sin and Shame

Revelation of the Last Days (vs. 1-9).

NOTE: "Last days" of Israel not to be confused with the "Last days" of the
Church (age) (Isaiah 2:1-4; II Timothy 3:1).
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 "Latter years": Armageddon and the end of this age
(Ezekiel 38:8, 16).
"Latter days: Future tribulation (Numbers 24:14;
Daniel 2:28; 10:14).
"Latter day": Millennium (Job 19:25).
"Latter days": Millennium (Hosea 3:5).
"Last days": End of this age (II Timothy 3:1).
"Last day": Rapture (John 6:39-40, 44, 54, 11:24).
"Last days": Tribulation Period (Acts 2:16-21).
"Last days": First Advent (Hebrews 1:1-2).
"Last times": First Advent (I Peter 1:20).
"Last time": Apostolic times and the whole church age
(I John 2:18).
"Last time": Second Advent (I Peter 1:5).
"Last days": Millennium (Genesis 49:1; Isaiah 2:1-2).
"Last day": End of the Millennium (John 12:48;
Revelation 20:7-15).

A. Marks of the Last Days (vs. 1-5).

Terror of the last days (vs. 1-2); trouble in the last days (vs. 3-4);
temptation of the last days (vs. 5-8); trickery of the last days
(vs. 13); training for the last days (vs. 16-17); apostasy in personal
life (vs. 2a); apostasy in home life (vs. 2c); apostasy in social life
(vs. 3); apostasy in political life (vs. 4); apostasy in religious life
(vs. 5).
1. "This know." Paul wanted the believer to "know" this and
realize the danger and the damaging effect upon the believer's
l ife (vs. 1). "perilous" - Greek Chalepos - "Fierce" (vs. 1;
Matthew 8:28; II Timothy 3:3). It is found nowhere else in the
Bible. Men of the last days are to act much like those who are
under evil spiritual influence.
2. Beginning in verses 2-5, there are twenty-one sins that are
catalogued that describe these last days. The number "twenty-
one" in Scripture is the number for the "exceeding sinfulness of
sin." There are 21 characteristics of a hypocrite (Matthew 23).
I srael - from Egypt to Jordan - 21 sins.
a. Lovers of their own selves: Self and full gratification of
self. He who loves himself does not love Christ.
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c. Boasters: Noisy bragging (Romans 12:3). They brag about
wealth, gifts, numbers and their righteousness. Not like
other men as the Pharisees were (I Corinthians 4:7).
d. Proud: Nothing is more offensive than pride (Proverbs
6:17; James 4:6). There is pride of race, pride of place,
pride of face, pride of grace.
e. Blasphemers (Greek "blasphemoi"): This has to do with
thoughts, words regarding the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
to whom all worship, glory, reverence and praise are due.
f. Disobedient to parents: Those that despise authority
whether parents, pastors, employers or magistrates. (Greek
goneusin apeitheis.)
g. Unthankful (Greek "acharistoi"): To God for what is
enjoyed by them, taking all credit for themselves (Ephesians
5:20; I Thessalonians 5:18).
h. Unholy: I rreverent, irreligious, without fear of God or for
His word, or concern for the gospel.
i. Without natural affection (Greek "astorgoi"):
Affection towards other family members.
j. Trucebreakers: Not bound by covenants; word is not their
bond; no obligation to keep a promise, whether written or
spoken.
k. False accusers (Greek diabolos - devil): Accuser of the
brethren, putting blame on others; careless gossipers.
I. I ncontinent: Not able to restrain fleshly appetites, tempers,
passions and intemperate in eating and drinking.
m. Fierce: Unkind and hateful.
n. Despisers of those that are good: Hypocrites hate true
believers as the Pharisees hated Christ. (I John 3:11-13).
o. Traitors: Betray secrets; break confidence to preserve
themselves.
p. Heady: Puffed and swelled up with vain conceit of their
i ntelligence and abilities, etc.
q. High minded (Greek "tetuphomenoi"): Means "smoke" or
" mist." He has his "head in the clouds" - clouds of self-
exaltation.
r. Lovers of pleasure: Making a god out of pleasure, sin,
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 s. More than lovers of God: Love for God puts all "things" in
their proper place. "If it feels good, do it," says the world.
t. Having a form (Greek "Morphosin eusebeios"): Having an
outward shape without reality (Romans 2:20); external
show of religion.
u. But denying the power thereof: All false religions.
B. Morals of the Last Days (vs. 6-9; see vs. 3, 6, 13).
1. These Apostates fall into four groups:
a. I n verse 6, note the word "creep": Paul says they creep
because they presented themselves as servants of God, but
were not. They were deceptive. Once on the inside, they
made the dwellers captive to false teachings. These false
teachers, whom were involved in home visitation programs,
directed their ministry toward women. (These teachers may
have been women themselves.) Where women reign i n
religion, they ruin (I Timothy 2:12; I Corinthians 14:34).
b. "Silly" means "little": It relates to their wisdom and
understanding. " Women laden with sins": They are
burdened with a conscious weight of sins and captive to
various desires of the flesh (Galatians 5:16-21). "They are
ever learning and never able to come to the truth" (John
14:6). Jesus Christ is the truth. These women have false
teachers that deny Christ. (The power of godliness.)
c. They were people of "corrupt minds." Sin affects every
part of our being (II Corinthians 4:4).
d. They were "reprobate concerning the faith."
The term "reprobate" (II Timothy 3:8) is negative of the
word "approved" that is used in II Timothy 2:15 (vs. 8).
C. Men Who Are Examples (vs. 8-9).
1. Jannes and Jambres (vs. 8; compare Exodus 7:11-12, 22; 8:7;
9:11). We need not be surprised when we are opposed.
Moses likewise had those who opposed him when he went to
deliver Israel. These two men were the magicians put forward
by Pharaoh (type of Satan). Satan will use any trick, vessel or
method to discredit the gospel.
2. "Withstood" - to set one's self against; to resist (vs. 8).
3. They shall proceed no further than the magicians in Egypt; no
further than God permits. These magicians may cause rods to
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come out of the river; but there came a time when they could
go no farther. God said, "This far and no farther." What
about this in our day (vs. 9).
4. Some day these shall be found out to everyone (vs. 9).

11. Record of the Apostle (vs. 10-11).

A. His conduct (vs. 10). Paul was exhibit "A" of living a godly life in
adverse circumstances. "Look at my life." Paul is saying.
1. His Doctrine was sound (vs. 10 "doctrine").
2. His Devotion was strong.
3. His Deportment was saintly.
4. His Distressing circumstances that surrounded him.
5. His Divine deliverance from his enemies.
6. His Deceitful enemies he overcame.
B. His conflicts (vs. 11). Proper conduct does not always guarantee
freedom from persecutions, but does assure us of God's presence
with us in the midst of them. These afflictions and persecutions
Paul mentioned are not all he endured. But these were endured
by him in the area where Timothy had lived and labored. He
knew about them and Paul says: "The Lord delivered me out of
them all." (Compare II Corinthians 1:10-11; II Timothy 4:17-18).

Ill. Rival between Godliness and Evil (vs. 12-13).

NOTE: Two things Paul says that will continue.

A. Guarantee of Suffering: (vs. 12). Here is an amazing promise

"yea and all." Timothy could expect the same kind of treatment
that Paul had received. And I may add, we too. Those who desire
(will, determine) "to live godly."
B. Growth of Sin: "Greek "Goetes" (vs. 13). "Evil men and
impostors shall wax wore and worse" (Greek "prokopsousin epi to
cheiron"). Shall cut straight forward to the worst stage. The
tragedy of it all is that these seducers are able to deceive others as
well as themselves.
(Matthew 7:15; Philippians 3:2; Matthew 24:4).

IV. Reminder to Timothy: (vs. 14-17).

A. Continue on Timothy (vs. 14).

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 1. Source of Timothy's learning was fourfold:
a. Holy Spirit (John 14:26). "He shall teach you all things."
b. Paul himself (II Timothy 3:10-11, 14).
c. Godly mother and grandmother (II Timothy 3:15;
II Timothy 1:5).
d. Holy Scriptures (II Timothy 3:15).
B. Confidence of Timothy (vs. 14 "been assured of").
C. Cure for "Last Day's" Disease (vs 15-17).
1. "Holy Scriptures."
a. " Make the wise unto salvation" (vs. 15).
b. "All" scripture is given by inspiration of God.
c. When one speaks, he breathes out. The scriptures are
God's out-breathings; they are God's word.
d. Inspired, infallible, infinite, inerrant, immutable.
e. Word of God in four areas are profitable:
(1) Doctrine: Teaching us what we should believe; what
i s right.
(2) Reproof: Pointing out what is wrong in both our
beliefs and behaviors. What is wrong?
(3) Correction: Showing what right thing should be
substituted for the wrong. How to get right.
(4) I nstruction i n righteousness. How to stay right.
f. Note:
(1) I gnorance of the word (vs. 13).
(2) I mportance of the word (vs. 14).
(3) I nfluence of the word (vs. 15).
(4) I nspiration of the word (vs. 16).
g. Note:
(1) Romans: "Doctrine" of the cross.
(2) Corinthians: Reproof for moral departure from the truth
of Romans.
(3) Galatians: Correction for doctrinal departure from the
truth of Romans.
(4) II Timothy: I nstruction for the man of God in
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 CHAPTER 4
"BE NOT DISAPPOINTED"
Faithfulness of the Man of God as a Steward

I. Charge (vs. 1-2).

A. Solemn charge: "Before God" in full view of God.
With the vision of the judge of the universe before his eyes, the
apostle lays his earnest testimony upon the young man's heart. In
the presence of God under the Lordship of Christ.
B. Quick and the dead: The "quick" are the believers who shall be
living on earth when Christ comes for the Church; the "dead" are
believers who have fallen asleep in Jesus (I Corinthians 15:52).
C. "At His appearing": Each Apostle emphasizes a different phase of
the Lord's return (Titus 2:11-13).
1. James it was justice (James 5:1-7).
2. Jude it was judgment (Jude 14-15).
3. Peter it was Majesty (II Peter 1:16).
4. Paul it was Rapture (I Thessalonians 4:13-14).
5. Hebrews it was Fulfillment ( Hebrews 9:28).
6. John it was Purity (I John 3:3).
D. Time of judgment is often spoken of as "at his appearing and his
kingdom." This I believe refers to the Judgment Seat of Christ for
the saved and the Great White Throne Judgment for the unsaved.
E. "Preach the word" (Greek kerusso). Word that is used for making
a proclamation (Acts 15:36 and 17:13). The word is used for
making an official or an authoritative pronouncement. (Greek
Kalaggellein.)
1. What he is to preach? "Word" (Acts 20:27; Isaiah 43:10).
2. When he is to preach? "In season and out of season." No off
or out of season for preaching.
3. How he is to preach? "reprove, rebuke, exhort."
F. Notice the exhortation of the apostle in chapter 4:
1. "Preach the word" (vs. 2).
a. The Word:
(1) Produces Life (Hebrews 4:12).
(2) Promotes Growth (I Peter 2:1-2).
(3) Provides Cleansing (Psalms 119:9-10)
(4) Perfects the Believer (II Timothy 3:16-17).
(5) Protects the Saints (Ephesians 6:11-17).

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(6) Portrays a Saviour (Luke 24:27 Telford).

2. "Be instant" (vs. 2).
3. "Reprove" (vs. 2).
4. "Rebuke" (vs. 2).
5. "Exhort" (vs. 2).
6. "Watch" (vs. 5).
7. "Endure (vs. 5).
8. " Do the work of an evangelist" (vs. 5).
9. " Make full proof" (vs. 5).
G. Timothy was exhorted to:
1. Hold fast the word (1:13-14).
2. Consistently handle the word (2:15).
3. Carefully consider the word (3:14).
4. Constantly preach the word (4:1-2).
H. Hardest task for man of God:
1. "Reprove" errors of doctrine.
2. "Rebuke" sin and error, some privately, others publicly.
3. "Exhort" men to the duties of faith.

NOTE: The above will fail unless they are based on the word of God
and given in the spirit of meekness, humility and patience.

II. Caution: (vs. 3-4).

NOTE: The reason for this charge of verses 1-2 is found in verse 3, The
ti me will come (and has come) when people will not receive
"sound doctrine." "Sound doctrine" is found 15 times in the
epistles, 7 times in the rest of the New Testament.

A. Time will come: If that time is not now, I would dread to be here
when it does come.
B. Endure: To hold oneself upright or firm against a person or thing.
C. Heaped to themselves: Preachers and teachers that would give
their "itching" ears exactly what they wanted to hear and "scratch
them" where they wanted to be scratched. Clement tells of
preachers tickling (knethontes) the ears of those who want to be
tickled.
D. "Turn away" from the truth; then they are "turned into fables"
(vs. 4).

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1. Note:
a. They missed the truth in Chapter 2:18.
b. They resisted the truth in Chapter 3:8.
c. They abandoned the truth in Chapter 4:4.

NOTE: When men turn from the truth of God, they lay themselves
open to every deceit of the devil.

III. Commitment: (vs. 5).

A. Watch: Be sober in thy head.
B. Endure afflictions: Suffer hardships.
C. Do the work of an evangelist: Be a "gospelizer"
(see I Corinthians 1:17; Ephesians 4:11).
D. Full proof: Fill full; perform fully (Colossians 4:12;
Colossians 4:17; Galatians 5:16).
E. Ministry (Greek deakonia): Christian work in general, covering
every kind of service.

IV. Character: (vs. 6-8).

Apostle's Present: "I am now ready to be offered" (vs. 6).
Apostle's Past: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith" (vs. 7).
Apostle's Future: "Laid up for me a crown" (vs. 8).
A. "I am now ready to be offered." It is interesting to note that Paul
does not refer to his death as a burnt offering or any other main
sacrifice, but as a drink offering of wine and oil which was added
to the main sacrifice (Numbers 15:1-10).
B. "Departure is at hand." The word "departure" has many meanings:
1. Farmer's word - to unyoking of oxen after a hard day's work.
2. Warrior's word - taking up tent pegs, folding up tent, and
going home.
3. Sea man's word - to lift up anchor and set sail.
4. Prisoner's word - to set free, to release; Paul was facing release,
not execution.
5. Philosopher's word - unraveling of a knotty problem.
C. "I have fought a good fight" (see I Timothy 6:12). The word
"good" means the "right kind" of fight. Whatever may be the
opinion of the world, Paul declares that his fight for the truth and
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D. "I have finished my course." This race for Paul began on the
Damascus highway and the finish was in view. The Greek word
for "finished" comes from the root word "teleo." It is made an end
of; paid; performed; accomplished. It is done; it has been done; it
shall forever remain done (tel-es-tes-ti). "It is finished."
1. Painter's word - take canvas, put in every detail until finished.
2. General's word - took sword from defeated general, put foot
on neck and declared it is finished.
3. Farmer's word - finished plowing a field.
4. Servant's word - take orders and completely carry them out.
5. Athlete's word - course completed.
6. Lord's word - it is finished.
E. Paul was faithful to: Fight, faith; finish.
1. Faithfulness is the mark of stewardship (I Corinthians 4:2).
2. Faithfulness is the stamp of a genuine believer
(II Corinthians 6:15).
3. Faithfulness is the qualification of a true minister
(Colossians 1:7; 4:7-9).
4. Faithfulness is the summary of the Christian life (Luke 16:10).
5. Faithfulness is the certificate of truthworthiness (Acts 16:15).
6. Faithfulness is the fulfillment of the Lord's command
( Revelation 2:10).
7. Faithfulness is the commendation from the Lord
(Matthew 25:21).
F. Notice the language of the Apostle:
1. He speaks as a sacrifice - "ready to be offered."
2. He speaks as a sailor - "ti me of my departure."
3. He speaks as a soldier - "I have fought a good fight."
4. He speaks as a strict athlete - "finished my course."
5. He speaks as a saint - "kept the faith."
G. Notice the testimony of the Apostle:
1. A good fight fought (vs. 7).
2. A good race run (vs. 7).
3. A good faith kept (vs 7).
4. A good reward anticipated (vs. 8).
H. What made Paul faithful?
1. I mminent judgment (vs. 1-2).
2. I ncreasing Apostasy (vs. 3-4).
3. I mpending Death (vs. 6-7).

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 4. I ncorruptible Crown (vs. 8).
5. I nconsistency of others (vs. 14-15).
6. I mmutable Lord (vs. 16-17).

V. Crown: Laid Up - Greek - Guarded (vs. 8).

A. Display of the rewards - "laid up."
B. Character of the rewards - "crown of righteousness."
C. Giver of the rewards - "the Lord, the righteous (just) judge,
(umpire).
D. Day of the rewards - "at that day" (I Thessalonians 4:13-18;
I Corinthians 4:5).
E. Winners of the rewards - "not to me only."
1. I n the scripture, rewards and resurrection are associated (Luke
14:14; II Corinthians 5:1-10).
2. There are five or six crowns - Greek "Stephanos."
a. Crowns were given for:
(1) A wreath of victory in the games (I Corinthians 9:25).
( 2) As a festal ornament (Proverbs 1:9; 4:9; Isaiah 28:1).
(3) As a public honor granted for a service.
b. Different types of crowns:
(1) Crown of Life - Martyrs (James 1:12).
(2) Incorruptible Crown - Self Mastery (I Corinthians 9:25).
(3) Crown of Glory - Pastors (I Peter 5:4).
(4) Crown of Righteousness - Stewards or Soldiers
(II Timothy 4:8).
(5) Crown of Rejoicing - Soul Winners Crown
(I Thessalonians 2:19).
(6) Crown of Overcoming - Tribulation (Revelation 4:10).
3. There are at least twelve rewards. There are some rewards that
come to the child of God in this present life. There is a great
reward for keeping God's Word:
a. Light in darkness.
b. Joy in sorrow.
c. Guidance in difficulty.
d. Assurance in doubt.
e. Calmness in trouble.
f. Protection in conflict.
g. Power in testimony.
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a. Reward for the addition to faith (II Peter 1:5, 11).
b. Reward for self denier (John 12:25-26).
c. Reward for the patient sufferer (John 16:33;
Matthew 5:12; Luke 6:22-23).
d. Reward for the trial - endurer (I Peter 1:7).
e. Reward for the alert watcher (I Peter 1:13; Luke 12:37).
f. Reward for the talent user (Matthew 25:15-28).
Talents represent the use of opportunities possessed by us.
g. Reward for the pound - employer (Luke 19:12-36).
The parables of the talents and pounds are not the same.
I n the parable of the talents, there is diversity of
bestowment. In the parable of the pounds, each servant
got a pound. I think the pound represents the gospel, and
every child of God is a servant and is committed to the
word of reconciliation (II Corinthians 5:18). When the Lord
returns, the questions will be "What use have you made of
the Gospel I gave you?"
h. Reward for the faithful steward (I Corinthians 4:1; I
Corinthians 4:2; I Peter 4:10). Faithfulness is the one thing
required in stewards.
i. Reward for the considerate helper (Matthew 6:4;
Matthew 25:35-40; Mark 9:41; Luke 14:12-14).
Reward for the offering giver (II Corinthians 8:9;
II Corinthians 9:7-9).
k. Reward for the victory gainer (Revelation 2:7).
Eight times in the Book of Revelation is a promise to the
overcomer.
I . Reward for the willing loser (Hebrews 10:34;
Matthew 19:29).
Rewards and crowns are different in the scripture. In
Revelation 4:10, the elders are seen casting their crowns before
the throne, in an act of worship and adoration. It is quite clear
that crowns are for the eternal glory of the recipient, not for the
glory of the giver. Crowns are not a permanent possession, but
from the scripture we learn that the believer was redeemed in
order that he might bring glory to God. (I Corinthians 6:20.)
We will continue to glorify God through all eternity, so the
reward given is the capacity to manifest the glory of Christ
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 capacity to glorify God. (Matthew 13:43; I Corinthians 15:40-
41, 49; Daniel 12:3).

VI. Call: Come Shortly (vs. 9, 21).

Verse 21 tells us this means before winter; diligence; do your best.

VII. Catalogue: "Friends and Foes" (vs. 10-21).

A. Those that Strayed (vs. 10, 14-15).
1. Demas (vs. 10). He was guilty of desertion. He could not be
counted on. He had been a "fellow laborer" (Philemon, vs. 24;
Colossians 4:14). "And Demas" - no remark of any kind. He
had a:
a. Worldly spirit.
b. Cowardly spirit.
2. Alexander (vs. 14; I Timothy 1:20). He was guilty of direct
opposition to the gospel. Note three things about him:
a. His Position - "did me much evil" (vs. 14).
b. His Peril - "withstood our words" (vs. 15).
c. His Punishment - "the Lord reward him" (vs.14).
B. Those that Stayed (vs. 10-13).
1. Crescens: Sent by Paul to Galatia (vs. 10).
2. Titus: Paul's close associate; one of Paul's two preacher boys
(vs. 10); Timothy the other one (Titus 1:5)
3. Luke: He was with Paul when in prison the first time and now
with him at his last imprisonment. Thank God for "Good I
Doctor Luke."
4. Mark: (vs. 11). Mark left Paul at Perga and returned to
Jerusalem (see Acts 12:12); Acts 12:25; Acts 13:13). Paul was
upset about his defection. This caused a dissension between
Paul and Barnabas (Acts 15:36-40).
5. Tychicus: (vs. 12). A beloved brother, faithful minister and
fellowservant in the Lord (Colossians 4:7-8; Ephesians 6:21-22).
He was Paul's main troubleshooter. He took Timothy's place
at Ephesus.
6. Carpus: Paul had left his coat in his house at Troas (vs. 13).
7. Erastus: (vs. 20). Timothy and Erastus were together at
Macedonia during the third missionary journey (Acts 19:22).
8. Trophimus: (vs. 20). With Paul in Jerusalem after the third
missionary journey (Acts 21:26-31). He was from Ephesus, and

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had happened to him
C. Those who Stood: (vs 9, 11 b, 13-15, 19, 22).
1. Timothy:
a. Come: "Longed to see Him" (vs. 9).
b. Bring: Mark; cloak; books; parchments (vs. 11, 13).
c. Beware: (vs. 15).
d. Greet: Prisca and Aquila (vs. 19).
e. Blessing: "The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit"
(vs. 22).
2. Lord: (vs. 17-18).
a. Stood (vs. 17; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:19-20).
b. Strengthened (vs. 17; I I Timothy 2:1).
c. Sustained (vs. 18). " Mouth of the lion"
(I Peter 5:8; Psalms 22:21). No one would undertake his
defense - "my first answer" (vs. 16). He conducted his own
defense - "that by me the preaching might be fully known"
(vs. 17). The Lord was his defense - "the Lord stood with
me" (vs. 17).
He was Abandoned (vs. 16).
He was Assisted (vs. 17).
He was Assured (vs. 18).
He Adored his Lord - "glory for ever and ever" (vs. 18c).
Fitting Word (vs. 1-5);
Fearless Warrior (vs. 6-8);
Forsaken Witness (vs. 9-16);
Faithful Lord (vs. 17-18).

Allured Brother - Demas (vs. 10);

Assuring Brother - Titus (vs. 10);
Abiding Brother - Luke (vs. 11);
Appreciated Brother - Mark (vs. 11);
Able Brother - Tychicus;
Assisted Brother - Carpus;
Attacking Brother - Alexander.

Paul desired three things:

companionship - another brother to fellowship with (vs.9, 21);
clothing - "cloak" to warm his body (vs. 13);

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 comfort - "books" to occupy his mind and "parchments" to
feed his soul (vs. 13). "Books" were writings on papyrus.
"Parchments" were writings on animal skins.

Lives of four men laid bare:

Paul, who began well and ended well (vs. 6-8);
Demas, who began well and ended badly (vs. 10);
Mark, who began badly and ended well (vs. 11);
Alexander, who began badly and ended the same way
(vs. 14-15).

VIII. Concluding Remarks: (vs. 19-22).

A. Loving Friends (vs. 19).
B. Longing for Friends (vs. 21).
C. Living Friend (Ever) (vs. 22a).
D. Lasting Friend (Grace) (vs. 22b).
E. Paul had:
1. Past that was victorious (vs. 7).
2. Present that is peaceful (vs. 6).
3. Prospect that is Blissful (vs. 8).
F. These notes were compiled as a result of gleaning through about
eighty books on the subject of II Timothy. I have tried to leave off
what has already been said and at the same time say what needs to
be said in order to better understand this book for our day.

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 OTHER SUGGESTED OUTLINES ON II TIMOTHY

I. Salvation and Exhortation - Chapter 1.

II. Striving for the Masteries - Chapter 2.
III. Scriptural I ntegrity - Chapter 3.
IV. Stressing Sound Doctrine - Chapter 4.

I. Personal Remarks for the Man of God - Chapter 1.

II. Pictures for the Man of God - Chapter 2.
III. Predictions for the Man of God - Chapter 3.
IV. Preaching of the Man of God - Chapter 4.

I. Call of a Soldier - Chapter 1:1-18.

II. Character of a Soldier - Chapter 2:1-26.
III. Caution for a Soldier - Chapter 3:1-17.
IV. Charge to a Soldier - Chapter 4:1-5.
V. Comfort of a Soldier - Chapter 4:6-18.
VI. Concluding Remarks to a Soldier - Chapter 4:19-22.

I. Exhortation for the Man of God - Chapter 1.

II. Experience of the Man of God - Chapter 2.
Ill. Exposure of Apostates by the Man of God - Chapter 3.
IV. Evangelizing of Man of God - Chapter 4.

I. Paul the Preacher - Chapter 1.

II. Paul the Pattern - Chapter 2.
III. Paul the Prophet - Chapter 3.
IV. Paul the Prisoner - Chapter 4.

I, Words for Workers - Chapter 1.

11. Lessons for Laborers - Chapter 2.
III. Teaching for Toilers - Chapter 3.
IV. Prospect for Preachers - Chapter 4 (Andrew Telford).

I. Hold to the Word - Chapter 1.

II. Study the Word - Chapter 2.
III. Believe the Word - Chapter 3.
I V. Preach the Word - Chapter 4.

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 CHAPTER 1

I. Communion with God - Verses 1-2.

II. Concern for His Son - Verses 3-4.
I II. Courage i n Service - Verses 5-7.
I V. Confidence i n the Gospel - Verses 8-12.
V. Continuance i n the Truth - Verses 13-18.

CHAPTER 2

I. Call to Courage - Verses 1-6.

I I. Call to Consideration - Verses 7-14.
1 1 1. Call to Cleansing - Verses 19-23.
I V. Call to Christ Likeness - Verses 24-26.

CHAPTER 3

I. Peril of the Man of God - Verses 1-9.

II. Path of the Man of God - Verses 10-12.
III. Plan of the Man of God - Verses 14-15.
I V. Provision of the Word of God - Verses 16-17.

CHAPTER 4

I. Responsibility of the Preacher - Verses 1-5.

II. Readiness of the Apostle - Verses 6-8.
III. Request of Paul - Verses 9-13.
I V. Reliableness of the Lord - Verses 14-22.

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 CHAPTER 1
LOYALTY AS A SERVANT

I. Communion with God - Verses 1-2.

II. Concern for His Son - Verses 3-4.
III. Confidence i n the Gospel - Verses 8-12.
I V. Continuance i n Truth - Verses 13-14.
V. Consideration of Duty - Verses 15-18.

CHAPTER 2
LOYALTY AS A SOLDIER

I. Strong - Verses 1-2.

II. Single Minded - Verses 3-4.
111. Strict - Verses 5-10.
I V. Secure - Verses 11-13.
V. Sound i n Faith - Verses 14-19.
VI. Sanctified - Verses 20-23.
VII. Steward - Verses 24-26.

CHAPTER 3
LOYALTY AS A SAINT

I. Days of Terror - Verses 1-2.

II. Days of Trouble - Verses 3-4.
III. Days of Temptation - Verses 5-8.
I V. Days of Trickery - Verse 13.
V. Days of Training - Verses 16-17.

CHAPTER 4
LOYALTY AS A STEWARD

I. Solemn Charge - Verses 1-2.

I I . Serious Conditions - Verses 3-4.
I I I . Servant's Commitment - Verse 4.
I V. Sterling Character of Paul - Verses 6-8.
V. Staunch Companions - Verse 9-15.
VI. Strong Confidence - Verses 16-18.
VII. Salutations in Christ - Verses 19-22.

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