Author – Paul
Time – Between 62 and 66 A.D.

Summary – Paul gives Timothy encouragement and reminds him of the work at hand. He reveals his fears to Timothy of the dangers within the church and gives advice for the godly conduct of all individuals. The two letters to Timothy, along with that to Titus are often called the Pastoral letters, because they were addressed to pastors, or leaders, of churches and not to the churches themselves.

The charge – Guard that which has been committed to you

Key Verses – "This charge I commit to you, son Timothy ... that …you may wage a good warfare" 1Timothy 1 v 18
"O Timothy! guard what was committed to your trust" 1Timothy 6 v 20

Introduction – Chapter 1 v 1 to 20

Ecclesial conduct – Chapter 2 v 1 to 3 v 16

Ecclesial problems – Chapter 4 v 1 to 6 v 10

Personal admonition – Chapter 6 v 11 to 21

The challenge – Stir up the gift of God

Key Verses – "Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you" 2 Timothy 1 v 6
"The things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also" 2 Timothy 2 v 2
"Perilous times will come" 2 Timothy 3 v 1
"The time of my departure is at hand" 2 Timothy 4 v 6

Hold on to the charge – Chapter 1 v 1 to 18

Encourage others to take up the charge – Chapter 2 v 1 to 26

Guard the charge in the face of apathy – Chapter 3 v 1 to 17

Preach the charge at all seasons – Chapter 4 v 1 to 8

Paul’s final words – Chapter 4 v 9 to 2