2 Timothy: Final charges for a man of God

A. Introduction, 1:1-5

• Greeting, 1:1-2
• Thanksgiving, 1:3-5

B. Be confident, 1:6-12

• Stir up your gift, 1:6-7
• Do not be ashamed, 1:8-12

C. Be faithful, 1:13-18

• Hold fast the doctrine, 1:13-14
• An example of unfaithful men, 1:15
• An example of a faithful man, 1:16-18

D. Be strong, 2:1-14

• Be strong in grace, 2:1
• Multiply your ministry, 2:2
• Endure hardship as a soldier, 2:3-4
• Compete lawfully as an athlete, 2:5
• Enjoy the harvest as a farmer, 2:6-7
• Remember the resurrection and the reward, 2:8-14

E. Be holy, 2:15-26

• Sanctified by the truth, 2:15-19
• Sanctified for service, 2:20-26
  • Vessels of honour, vv. 20-22
  • Humble servants, vv. 23-26

F. Be on guard, 3:1-9

• Dangerous times, 3:1
• Dangerous men, 3:2-9
  • Their character, vv. 2-5
  • Their conduct, vv. 6-8
  • Their failure, v. 9

G. Be steadfast, 3:10-17

• Remember Paul’s example, 3:10-12
• Reflect on God’s word, 3:13-17

H. Be watchful, 4:1-8

• The Judge is coming, 4:1
• Preach the Word, 4:2-4
• Fulfil your ministry, 4:5

I. Conclusion, 4:9-22