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 #
D. Wilson. Updated 18/3/2020
