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Themes in 2 Timothy 2

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Themes in 2 Timothy 2

2 Timothy 2:1 (show verse)

So, may you, my son, be strengthened through the unearned favor that comes from [your fellowship with] Christ Jesus.

Battle of Life » The spiritual conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Christ » Grace of » The source of power
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
Grace » Of Christ » The source of power
Grace » Christ's » The source of power
Grace » Saints » Should be strong in
Ministers » Should be » Strong in grace
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Exhortations to those engaged in
be Strong » Exhortations to those engaged in battle of life

2 Timothy 2:2 (show verse)

And the things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, you should pass on to trustworthy men who will be able to teach other people also.

Faithfulness » Especially required in » Ministers
Ministers » Are bound, to » Teach

2 Timothy 2:3 (show verse)

[Be willing to] suffer hardship with me like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Christian ministers » Servants » Soldiers of Christ
Church » Militant
Endurance » What to endure
Ministers » Are bound, to » Endure hardness
Parables » The mercenary soldier
Righteous » Compared with » Soldiers
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Hardship endured by soldiers
compared to Saints » Soldiers
Soldiers » Figurative » Of the Christian
Titles and names of ministers » Soldiers of Christ
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With endurance of hardness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With endurance of hardness

2 Timothy 2:4 (show verse)

No soldier on active duty, gets himself involved in the affairs of civilian life, so that he can please the person who enlisted him [i.e., his commanding officer].

Battle of Life » The spiritual conflict characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
overmuch Care » Unbecoming in saints
Christian ministers » Servants » Soldiers of Christ
spiritual Conflict » Characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
Election » Of saints, is » To spiritual warfare
natural Life » Cares and pleasures of, dangerous
Ministers » Should not be » Entangled by cares
Parables » The mercenary soldier
Righteous » Compared with » Soldiers
The Roman empire » Allusions to military affairs of » Soldiers not allowed to entangle themselves with earthly cares
compared to Saints » Soldiers
Self-denial » Necessary » In the warfare of saints
Spiritual » Conflict characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
Spiritual » Warfare characteristics of » Demands entire consecration
War » Figurative » To be carried on » Without earthly entanglements
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » Without earthly entanglements
spiritual Warfare » Demands entire consecration

2 Timothy 2:5 (show verse)

And if a person competes as an athlete, he is not awarded the victor's crown unless he competes according to the rules.

Crown » Of victory
Parables » The athlete
Righteous » Compared with » Wrestlers
The Roman empire » Allusions to grecian game adapted by » Rules observed in conducting
compared to Saints » Wrestlers

2 Timothy 2:6 (show verse)

[And] the farmer who works hard should be the first one to receive a share of the crops.

Agriculture » General references to » Called husbandmen
Agriculture » Requires toil
Agriculture or husbandry » Requires » Toil
Parables » The farmer

2 Timothy 2:7 (show verse)

Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will help you to understand everything.

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2 Timothy 2:8 (show verse)

[In the face of trouble] remember Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, who was raised from the dead according to my Gospel,

Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Christ » Slandered » Son of david
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Resurrection
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Son of david
Jesus Christ » Names of » Seed of david
Remembrance » What to remember
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Saints » Should keep, in remembrance
Son » Of david

2 Timothy 2:9 (show verse)

for which I am suffering difficulty [here] in prison, as [though I were] a criminal. But God's message is not "in prison."

Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel

2 Timothy 2:10 (show verse)

So, I endure everything for the elect's sake [i.e., God's people], so that they can obtain the salvation which comes through Christ Jesus, with [its] never ending splendor.

Denial » Those that deny the lord
Eternal » Glory » The glory will be endless
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » The glory will be endless
Glory » Christ's » Eternal
Glory » Eternal » Accompanies salvation by Christ
God » People of general references to » Spoken of as the elect
God » People of general references to » The law written upon their hearts
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Jesus Christ » What is in jesus Christ
Jews, the » Called God's people » The law written upon their hearts
Paul » Characteristics of » Endurance
God's People » General references to » Spoken of as the elect
God's People » General references to » The law written upon their hearts
Salvation » Described as » Glorious
Salvation » Ministers » Should endure suffering that the elect may obtain
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
the future » No more » The glory will be endless
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With endurance of hardness
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With endurance of hardness

2 Timothy 2:11 (show verse)

This saying is trustworthy: For if we have died with Christ [i.e., stopped the practice of sin, See Rom. 6:1-11], we will also live with Him [i.e., both here and hereafter].

Christ » Dying with surrendered life » Characteristics of
Dead » To sin
Denial » Those that deny the lord
Dying with Christ » Fellowship with Christ's death
Faithful » Sayings
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Sin » Conviction of, results of » Dead to
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
The Surrendered life » Of Christ to his mission for further treatment of this subject » Dead to sin
The Surrendered life » Of Christ to his mission for further treatment of this subject » Dying with Christ

2 Timothy 2:12 (show verse)

If we endure [i.e., remain faithful through suffering], we will also rule with Him [i.e., both here and hereafter]. If we deny Him, He will also deny us. [See Matt. 10:33].

Christ » Denial of » General references to
Confessing Christ » Persecution should not prevent us from
Denial » Those that deny the lord
Denial of Christ » General references to
Denial of Christ » Christ will deny those guilty of
God's Promises » Of reward for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Kings of israel » Spiritual kingship, conditions of » Endurance
spiritual Kingship » Endurance
Reward » For spiritual service » For suffering endured
the Reward of saints » Described as » Reigning with Christ
The second coming of Christ » Shall reign with him at
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Endurance
Suffering » For Christ
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
the future » The rewards of the faithful for spiritual service » For suffering endured
Union with Christ » Saints » Have, in sufferings

If we prove to be unfaithful [i.e., to our commitment to Christ], He [still] remains faithful [to His word], for He cannot deny Himself. [Note: This verse refers to Christ remaining true to His promise of either accepting or rejecting us. See Matt. 10:32-33].

Christ » Faith in, great » Faithful
Faithfulness » Of Christ
God, Faithfulness of » Declared to be » Unfailing

2 Timothy 2:14 (show verse)

Remind them [Note: This probably refers to the "trustworthy men" there at Ephesus. See 2:2] of these things [i.e., the truths just mentioned. Verses 8-13], solemnly urging them, in the presence of the Lord, not to argue over words, [for] it is useless and brings [only] ruin to those who listen to it.

Strife » Causes of » Forbidden
Strife » Ministers should » Warn against
Strife » Saints should » Avoid questions that lead to
Vanity » Foolish questions, &c are
Vanity » Foolish questions are
Words » Unprofitable, to be avoided

2 Timothy 2:15 (show verse)

Do your best to present yourself as a worker who is approved by God [and] does not have to be ashamed, [because you are] accurately handling [i.e., explaining] the message of truth.

Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Holy ambition, general references to
Holy » General references to » Ambition
Names » Of the word of God » Word
The word of God » Called » Word of truth
Truth » Should be rightly divided

2 Timothy 2:16 (show verse)

But avoid worldly, empty chatter, for those who practice it will become more and more ungodly,

Exhortations » Special » To avoid various forms of evil
Vanity » Foolish questions, &c are
Vanity » Foolish questions are

2 Timothy 2:17 (show verse)

and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among these people are Hymenaeus and Philetus,

Canker » Figurative
Christian ministers » Instances of » Hymenaeus
Christian ministers » Instances of » Philetus
Hymenaeus » False teacher
Philetus » An heretical teacher at rome

2 Timothy 2:18 (show verse)

who have strayed from the truth [by] saying that the resurrection [from the dead] has already happened and are undermining the faith of some people.

Christian ministers » Instances of » Philetus
false Doctrines » Destructive to faith
Philetus » An heretical teacher at rome
Resurrection » Doubts concerning, on the part of worldly men
The Resurrection » Explained away by false teachers

2 Timothy 2:19 (show verse)

However, the solid foundation of God stands firm. [Note: This probably refers to the church. See I Tim. 3:15]. It is sealed with these words [i.e., certifying God's ownership and a commitment to Him]: "The Lord knows those who are His people," [See Num. 16:5], and "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord should stop practicing wickedness." [See Isa. 36:13].

Church » Foundation of furnishes perfect security » General references to
Divine Knowledge » God's knowledge of the saints » The sure foundation of Christian hope
Foundation » Illustrative of » Decrees and purposes of God
Foundation » The foundation of God
Spiritual foundation » General references to
Iniquity » Departing from iniquity
Jesus Christ » In his name » To be confessed
Knowledge » Who the lord knows
saints Known » The sure foundation of Christian hope
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » Engraved
Seals » Illustrative of » Security
Seals » Inscriptions upon, alluded to
Sin » Should be » Departed from
Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
Surety » What is sure
God, Wisdom of » Exhibited in knowing » His saints

2 Timothy 2:20 (show verse)

Now in a large house there are utensils made, not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. And some are for honorable uses [i.e., for special occasions] and some are for common, ordinary use.

Parables » Furnished house
Righteous » Compared with » Vessels of gold and silver
compared to Saints » Vessels of gold and silver

2 Timothy 2:21 (show verse)

If a person rids himself of the common ones [i.e., the influences of evil people and qualities], he will be an instrument for [God's] honor, dedicated, suitable for use by the Master, [and] prepared for [doing] every good deed.

divine Call » Heal persecution of » To consecration
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual encouraged
Consecration » A call to personal
Holy spirit » Regenerating » Sanctifying
Names » Of the saints » Vessels of honour
Parables » Furnished house
Preparation » For blessings spiritual preparation, steps required in » Personal purification
Preparation » Spiritual » Personal purification
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Encouraged
Readiness » For spiritual service
Sanctification » How secured
Sanctification » Saints fitted for the service of God by
Service » Obedient power for » Preparation for
Spiritual » Cleansing » Spiritual encouraged
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Personal purification
The Surrendered life » Consecration » A call to personal
Titles and names of saints » Vessels unto honor
Works, good » Saints » Should be prepared unto all

2 Timothy 2:22 (show verse)

But run from the evil desires of youth and pursue [the practice of] right living, faith, love and peace, along with those people who call on the Lord [i.e., in prayer] from a pure heart.

Following » What to follow after
Heart » Renewed » Pure
Love to man » Especially encouraged upon ministers
Lust » Fleeing from youthful lusts
Peace » Promised to believers » To be cultivated in the church
Peace » Saints should » Follow
Righteousness » Ministers should » Follow after

2 Timothy 2:23 (show verse)

But refuse [to participate in] foolish and stupid arguments, knowing that they produce quarreling.

Exhortations » Special » To avoid various forms of evil
Questions » Foolish to be avoided
Strife » Excited by » Curious questions
Strife » Ministers should » Avoid questions that lead to

2 Timothy 2:24 (show verse)

For the Lord's slave must not quarrel, but be kind toward everyone, capable of teaching, [and] patient [with difficult people and situations].

Christian ministers » Servants » of the Lord
Gentleness » General references to
Gentleness » Exhortations to
Ignorance of God » Ministers should » Compassionate those in
Instruction » Of children encouraged » Encouraged
Meekness » Ministers should » Instruct opposers with
Ministers » Should be » Gentle
Ministers » Should be » Patient
Ministers » Should be » Apt to teach
Names » Of ministers » Servants of the lord
Patience » Encouraged
Strife » Causes of » Forbidden
Strife » Ministers should » Avoid
teaching » Spirit as » Encouraged

2 Timothy 2:25 (show verse)

[He must] gently correct those people who oppose [him], in hope that God will give them [opportunity for] repentance, leading to a [full] knowledge of the truth,

Gentleness » Exhortations to
Ignorance of God » Ministers should » Compassionate those in
Leaders » Preaching » As teachers of the word
Meekness » General references to » Essential in teaching
Meekness » Ministers should » Instruct opposers with
Ministers » Work of preaching » As teachers of the word
Ministers » Remuneration of » Teachers
Religious » Support of unfaithful » As teachers of the word
Repentance » Given by God
Divine Teacher » FALSE » Of the word
Truth » Should be acknowledged

2 Timothy 2:26 (show verse)

and that they will come to their senses and escape from being trapped by the devil, who had captured them to do what he wanted.

Bondage, spiritual » General references to the bondage of sin
Bondage, spiritual » Is to the devil
Captivity » Figurative
Fall of man » Man in consequence of » In bondage to the devil
Gentleness » Exhortations to
Sin » General references to the bondage of sin
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Bondage
The Devil » The wicked » Ensnared by