Guarding the Gospel – 2 Timothy Chapter 1
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, in keeping with the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus,
2 To Timothy, my dear son:
Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
2 Timothy 1:1-2 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
An Older Pastor’s Encouragement for a Younger One:
- Be Strong in God, verses 1-2
- Be Thankful, verses 3-7
- Don’t be ashamed of the Gospel, verses 8-12
- Hold fast to the Gospel, verses 13-14
- Don’t be discouraged by opposition, verses 15-18