The greatest enemy of our gifting is timidity. God has given us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power, love and discipline.

Paul talks about remembering Timothy's faith. Do people remember your faith? Paul tells Timothy to bring his gifting to full flame.

Paul is longing for and remembering Timothy his beloved son in the faith. The relationship between Paul and Timothy is amazing.

Paul states the authority he is writing in when he says, "an apostle". Paul is looking at the promise of life instead of his conditions.

This is an introduction into the book of second Timothy. We study the when, where and who of the book.

Paul personal instruction to Timothy. Guard what God has deposited in you. Stay away from godless and foolish discussions. Some have strayed from the faith. Grace be with you.

Paul tells Timothy to instruction the rich to give and in doing so they will lay a good foundation for the future. Riches are uncertain. Hope in God

The appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ can be twofold. Either at Timothy's death or at the rapture. Jesus will appear at both times. His appearance is the main thing.

Paul continues his charge by telling Timothy to obey the command to fight the fight of faith ad hold on to eternal lie. Do it without spot of reproach. No one will find fault with you.

Paul gives Timothy a charge. That was to fight the fight of faith and hold on to eternal life. He lists two witnesses to this charge, go, the giver of life and Christ Jesus who had a good testimony.