2 Timothy 2:1-19

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:8

‘REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST’‘Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my Gospel.’ 2 Timothy 2:8 A heavy burden had been laid upon the young disciple to whom St. Paul so wrote. Before he had reached middle life Timotheus had been placed as the Apostle’s delegate, with episcopal authority, over the Christian community in Ephesus; and it seems clear that he was still responsible for that great trust when this letter was sent to him. It is hard to realise... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:9

THE BIBLE‘The word of God is not bound.’ 2 Timothy 2:9 It is a notable allegation, and we take occasion to direct your thoughts to certain considerations flowing from this statement. I. The Bible is the Word of God.—What do we mean by this tremendous assertion? What should the phrase ‘the Word of God’ convey?( a) Views of inspiration were prevalent once, which we of to-day decline to accept; and our rejection of them leaves, as we are persuaded, the Bible a more wonderful production in our... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:13

UNCHANGING FAITHFULNESS‘If we believe not, yet He abideth faithful: He cannot deny himself.’ 2 Timothy 2:13 There is no believer in the whole world—however long he may have believed, and however strong his faith may have grown—who has not seasons of partial, if not of entire, unbelief! Who has not known those times of dimmed sight, or of clouded vision, or of dark night?The antidote is in God. I. God cannot contradict or deny His own word.—What He has once said, that stands for ever and ever.... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:15

GOD’S WORKMEN*‘Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be asbamed.’ 2 Timothy 2:15 Workmen we are in the high and in the holy sense, ‘fellow-workers with God.’ May God put it into my power to speak some words of encouragement, to give some words of caution, to utter some words of direction which, falling upon the soil of a prepared and loving and sympathetic heart, may bring forth fruit to the honour and glory of God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. I. What... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 2 Timothy 2:19

PRIVILEGE AND DUTY‘Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His. And, Let every one that nameth the Name of Christ depart from iniquity.’ 2 Timothy 2:19 The whole of a man’s peace and all his security depend upon this—What is his ‘foundation’? Therefore, I pray you now, each one, to make it an individual concern, whether or not we find the evidence, each one of us, in our own souls, of being on the Lord’s ‘foundation.’Let us look at... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1

‘You therefore, my child, be strengthened in the grace which is in Christ Jesus.’ Paul speaks to Timothy as basically ‘my dear son’ (‘my child’ is an affectionate term which can be used by an older person of someone below forty). And he calls on him to be empowered in the grace (unmerited favour) which is in Christ Jesus. Because Timothy is ‘in Christ Jesus’ all the resources of Christ Jesus (the suffering Saviour) are at his disposal, as Jesus promises to deal with him, not on the basis of His... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Paul Encourages Timothy To Find His Strength In The Unmerited Favour And Compassion Of Christ And To Respond By Genuinely Obedient Service (2 Timothy 2:1-7 ). After first of all pointing out to Timothy his resources in Christ the emphasis in the first part of this passage is on being faithful, strong and enduring. For the very purpose of the provision of the resources by Christ is in order to enable an obedient response from His people. All the riches of the unmerited favour and compassion of... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:1-18

SECTION 2. Paul Exhorts Timothy To Be A Good And Faithful ‘Workman’ And To Remember Jesus Christ, Risen From The Dead And Of The Seed of David, Who Has Obtained Salvation For His Own (2 Timothy 2:1-18 ). In this passage Paul now seeks to bolster Timothy’s faith and courage, pointing him to his hidden resources, and calling on him to serve faithfully and truly, remembering the One Whom they proclaim. At the same time he must remember that Paul himself suffers as his commitment to Christ... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:2

‘And the things which you have heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit you to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.’ And in the course of this he is to train Bible teachers for the future. Paul has given Timothy solid training in the traditions of the Gospel, and he has testified to him of his own experience of seeing the resurrected Christ, and of what the Lord had said and done. Furthermore, Timothy had also heard it in front of ‘many witnesses’, many of whom, if... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Timothy 2:3

‘Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.’ He is also, like Paul himself, to face up to any hardship to come as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. The Lord’s army is on the march, the comforts and entanglements of home life have been left behind, and he must be ready to face both physical shortages and danger, and spiritual battles. He must especially recognise that such a life will often result in hardship and require perseverance and endurance, something that he must take on... read more

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