The epistle of Second Timothy is considered to be one of Paul’s most personal letters. He is writing during his second and final imprisonment to his trusted and beloved son in the faith. Paul knows his execution is imminent. His concern is not for himself, but for Timothy, who must continue in the spiritual battle. His theme, “the good soldier of Jesus Christ” follows that of first Timothy, “Fight the good fight” (1Ti 1:18; 1Ti 6:12).
Gene Cunningham - June 7, 2010
Courage for Conflict
1st Timothy is about fighting the good fight. 2nd Timothy is about the being a good soldier. We are an active participant in the Will of God (2Ti 1:1). When Paul and Timothy split up, Timothy was crying (2Ti 1:4-5). Do you have a passion burining in you? Paul wanted to "stir up the gift" in Timothy (2Tim 1:5-6). What Job feared happened (Job 3:20). Fear is false evindence that apears real. Job thought he did not have a mediator (Job 9:32-33, 1Ti 2:5). When Job gets the right attitude (Job 13:15, Job 19:25). "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and sound mind" (2Ti 1:7)
Scripture References: Job 19:25, Job 13:15, Job 9:32-33, Job 3:20
From Series: "Arkansas Youth Camp 2010 - Courage in Conflict"
Given at Arkansas Youth Camp 2010