Outline 1. Encouragement for Timothy ( 1:1–2:26 ) a. Paul’s Greeting to Timothy ( 1:1–2 ) b. Faithfulness under Persecution ( 1:3–12 ) c. Holding to Sound Teaching ( 1:13–18 ) d. Instructions for Timothy ( 2:1–26 ) i. Grace and Perseverance ( 2:1–13 ) ii. The Lord’s Approved Workman ( 2:14–26 ) 2. Warning of Difficulties Ahead ( 3:1–4:22 ) a. Evil in the Last Days ( 3:1–9 ) b. The Means to Overcome Apostasy ( 3:10–4:8 ) i. All Scripture is God-Breathed ( 3:10–17 ) ii. Preach the Word ( 4:1–8 ) c. Personal Concerns ( 4:9–15 ) d. The Lord Remains Faithful ( 4:16–18 ) e. Final Greetings ( 4:19–22 ) |
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