The Strand Study Bible

PROPHETICAL EVENTS IN II TIMOTHY

Prophecies

Fulfilled

The promise of Christ’s return (Rapture) II Timothy 1:12,18 & 4:8 (c. AD 67) The promise of a resurrected body for NT saints II Timothy 2:11 (c. AD 67) The promise to faithful saints to rule and reign with Christ II Timothy 2:12 (c. AD 67) The promise of a Kingdom where Christ will rule II Timothy 2:12 & 4:1,18 (c. AD 67)

To be fulfilled at the Rapture Rev 4:1 To be fulfilled at the Rapture Rev 4:2 To be fulfilled in the Millennium Rev 20:4 To be fulfilled in the Millennium Rev 20:4,6

The promise of Christ’s Second Coming II Timothy 4:1 (c. AD 67)

To be fulfilled at Christ’s Second Coming Rev 19:11-21

The promise of rewards to all who are found faithful when Christ returns II Tim 4:8 (c. AD 67)

To be fulfilled after the Rapture Rev 4:2

NOTES OF INTEREST IN II TIMOTHY There are 4 OT characters referred to in II TIMOTHY :

1. Moses 2. Jannes 3. Jambres 4. David

II Timothy 3:8 II Timothy 3:8 II Timothy 3:8 II Timothy 2:8

II TIMOTHY “MINI” SERIES The Continued Work Of A Good Pastor

I. A good pastor will learn to use and exercise his best gift(s) (1:1-12)

Lesson #1 . He will stir up (continue to keep in full flame - vs 6) his God-given abilities II. A good pastor will learn to guard the Gospel by depending totally on the Holy Spirit (1:13-18) Lesson #2 . He will walk sentry (guard - vs 14) around the purity of the Gospel III. A good pastor will learn to commit himself and fulfill his duty as a son, a soldier, an athlete, and a farmer (2:1-7) Lesson #3 . He will study the qualifications of his calling IV. A good pastor will learn to present the Gospel correctly (2:8-14) Lesson #4 . He will suffer trouble, if need be, in order to proclaim the Gospel V. A good pastor will learn to hasten to the Scriptures (2:15-26) Lesson #5 . He will study in order to help the saints VI. A good pastor will take a stand against apostasy (3:1-4:22) Lesson #6 . He will strain (exercise to the point of exhaustion - 3:14 & 4:5) to stay spiritually fit

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