Ep 165 – 2 Timothy 1

In this opening episode on Paul's second letter to Timothy, we'll be looking at chapter one, in which Paul will emphasize the faithfulness of God. And he will call Timothy to remain faithful to his calling and committed to his job as a minister of the Word of God. Paul knew that Timothy was under a great deal of pressure, facing opponents to his ministry and spiritual forces that would want to destroy all that God was doing in Ephesus where Timothy was ministering. The temptation to give in or give up would be great. Suffering wasn't just a possibility for Timothy, it was an inevitable reality – a fact that Paul knew all too well. So in this opening portion of his letter to Timothy, Paul will go out of his way to stress God's incredible faithfulness and encourage Timothy to respond with a determination to remain faithful to his God and his commission as a minister of the gospel.