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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 you, my son, be strong [constantly strengthened] and empowered in the grace that is [to be found only] in 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

The things [the doctrine, the precepts, the admonitions, the sum of my ministry] which you have heard me teach in the presence of many witnesses, entrust [as a treasure] to reliable and faithful men who will also be capable and qualified to teach others.

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

2 Timothy 2:3 (show verse)

Take with me your share of hardship [passing through the difficulties which you are called to endure], 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 in active service gets entangled in the [ordinary business] affairs of civilian life; [he avoids them] so that he may please the one who enlisted him to serve.

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 anyone competes as an athlete [in competitive games], he is not crowned [with the wreath of victory] 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)

The hard-working farmer [who labors to produce crops] ought to be the first to receive his 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)

Think over the things I am saying [grasp their application], for the Lord will grant you insight and understanding in everything.

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2 Timothy 2:8 (show verse)

Remember Jesus Christ [the ever-living Lord who has] risen from the dead, [as the prophesied King] descended from David [king of Israel], according to my gospel [the good news that I preach],

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 that [gospel] I am suffering even to [the point of] wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not chained or imprisoned!

Afflictions made beneficial » In furthering the gospel

2 Timothy 2:10 (show verse)

For this reason I [am ready to] patiently endure all things for the sake of those who are the elect (God’s chosen ones), so that they too may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it the reward of eternal glory.

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 is a faithful and trustworthy saying:If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

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, we will also reign with Him;
If we deny Him, He will also deny us;

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

2 Timothy 2:13 (show verse)

If we are faithless, He remains faithful [true to His word and His righteous character], for He cannot deny Himself.

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

2 Timothy 2:14 (show verse)

Remind the people of these facts, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God to avoid petty controversy over words, which does no good, and [upsets and undermines and] ruins [the faith of] those who listen.

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)

Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word 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 all irreverent babble and godless chatter [with its profane, empty words], for it will lead to further ungodliness,

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 teaching will spread like gangrene. So it is with 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 deviated from the truth. They claim that the resurrection has already taken place, and they undermine the faith of some.

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)

Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God [which He has laid] stands [sure and unshaken despite attacks], bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord stand apart from wickedness and withdraw from wrongdoing.”

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 not only vessels and objects of gold and silver, but also vessels and objects of wood and of earthenware, and some are for honorable (noble, good) use and some for dishonorable (ignoble, common).

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)

Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things [which are dishonorable—disobedient, sinful], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified [set apart for a special purpose and], useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.

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)

Run away from youthful lusts—pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those [believers] who call on the Lord out of 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 have nothing to do with foolish and ignorant speculations [useless disputes over unedifying, stupid controversies], since you know that they produce strife and give birth to quarrels.

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)

The servant of the Lord must not participate in quarrels, but must be kind to everyone [even-tempered, preserving peace, and he must be], skilled in teaching, patient and tolerant when wronged.

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 correct those who are in opposition with courtesy and gentleness in the hope that God may grant that they will repent and be led to the knowledge of the truth [accurately understanding and welcoming it],

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 may come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.

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