Timothy is the person that Paul is passing the torch of gospel ministry to as his death approaches. Paul urges Timothy to continue in his life purpose. There are two motivations given here to do that. We will explore the foundational one in this sermon.

Timothy is the person that Paul is passing the torch of gospel ministry to as his death approaches. Paul urges Timothy to continue in his life purpose. There are two motivations given here to do that. We will explore the foundational one in this sermon.

Paul continues to give Timothy advice about how to respond to those who would harm God's church. He begins with a long list of the traits of people that are growing in the lives of people both inside and outside of the church. This is what Jesus said would happen, even though it is distressing- we should not be surprised. This is one of the indications that we live in the last days.

Paul continues to give Timothy advice about how to respond to those who would harm God's church. He begins with a long list of the traits of people that are growing in the lives of people both inside and outside of the church. This is what Jesus said would happen, even though it is distressing; we should not be surprised. This is one of the indications that we live in the last days.

Everyone has both a physical diet and a spiritual one. Sometimes is it said, -You are what you eat.- This is true for both diets. This part of the letter underscores that the health of a church and each of us depends on a steady diet of the Word of Truth, the pattern of sound words where Christ and his gospel is proclaimed in public worship.

Everyone has both a physical diet and a spiritual one. Sometimes is it said, "You are what you eat." This is true for both diets. This part of the letter underscores that the health of a church and each of us depends on a steady diet of the Word of Truth, the pattern of sound words where Christ and his gospel is proclaimed in public worship.

Paul writing from death row challenges his co-worker to endurance in following Christ and transmitting the gospel to the next generations. His words are both encouraging and sobering.

Paul writing from death row challenges his co-worker to endurance in following Christ and transmitting the gospel to the next generations. His words are both encouraging and sobering.

This is Paul's last letter written shortly before his execution. The theme of the letter is Guarding the Gospel, which is Paul's great burden as his ministry comes to an end. This book speaks to us at many levels as individuals, as a church, and especially in the handoff of the church to its next pastor.

This is Paul's last letter written shortly before his execution. The theme of the letter is Guarding the Gospel, which is Paul's great burden as his ministry comes to an end. This book speaks to us at many levels as individuals, as a church, and especially in the handoff of the church to its next pastor.