A Ministry Pleasing to God - Commentary on 2 Timothy 2Paul begins the second chapter of this very personal letter to Timothy by turning his attention directly to Timothy’s faith and actions. Summary Messages
2:1-26 Timothy should develop a ministry characterized by suffering, hard work, and righteousness. His teaching should be performed humbly and patiently to all men. This ministry will earn eternal rewards and cause Timothy to be pleasing to God.
2 Tim 2:1-13 The motivation for suffering during ministry is a guarantee of eternal rewards. Timothy should endure suffering just as Jesus and Paul had before him, pleasing the Lord who enlisted him as a soldier. Paul employs an early Christian hymn to summarize these principles of eternal security and eternal rewards.
2 Tim 2:14-26 Timothy must zealously seek to please God by handling the Word correctly. By avoiding disputes, fleeing ungodly influences and seeking after righteousness with other believers, Timothy will be a useful vessel in the household of God. Further, a straying believer may be granted repentance from the Lord through the humble and patient teaching of the faithful minister.
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