Bible study course
A comprehensive academic study of Paul's Second Epistle to Timothy, analyzing his poignant final testament from a Roman dungeon, the charge to rekindle spiritual gifts and guard the sacred deposit, metaphors of disciplined endurance as soldier, athlete, and farmer, accurately dissecting the word of truth, confronting moral decay in the last days, the divine inspiration and sufficiency of Scripture, the solemn mandate to preach the word, and finishing the race to receive the crown of righteousness.
An orienting academic introduction to 2 Timothy, examining Paul's second Roman imprisonment during the Neronian persecution, the transition of apostolic authority to Ephesus, and the call to unashamed endurance in gospel ministry.
An exegetical exposition of 2 Timothy 1, exploring the spiritual lineage of Lois and Eunice, kindling the gift of God, the sovereign grace of eternal election, unashamed identification with the cross, and the faithful loyalty of Onesiphorus.
An exegetical and theological study of 2 Timothy 2, exploring multigenerational discipleship, the triadic metaphors of ministry, the unchained word of God, handling truth accurately, and vessels of honor in the household of God.
An exegetical investigation of 2 Timothy 3, examining the moral trajectory of the last days, the corruption of religious pretenders, Paul's apostolic example in persecution, and the doctrine of the divine inspiration and sufficiency of Scripture.
An exegetical study of 2 Timothy 4, exploring the solemn charge to proclaim the word, the cultural temptation of itching ears, Paul's valedictory declaration of finishing his race, his personal requests from the Roman dungeon, and the Lord's heavenly deliverance.