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As my time here draws to a close..... some words from Paul to Timothy II Timothy. Paul in prison in Rome.
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As my time here draws to a close.....some words from Paul to TimothyII Timothy
EXPRESSIONS TO TIMOTHY2Tim. 1:2 to Timothy, my beloved son: 2Tim. 1:3.....as Iconstantly remember youin my prayers night and day, 2Tim. 1:4longing to see you, even as I recall your tears, so that I may be filled with joy.
PAUL IS DISCOURAGED2Tim. 1:15 You are aware of the fact that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
SOMETHING TO KEEP US BUSY A LIFETIME (1:6-14)INSTRUCTIONS TO TIMOTHY
KINDLE AFRESH THE GIFT2Tim. 1:6 And for this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
Eph. 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God;
THE REASON TO KINDLE THE GIFT2Tim. 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit (SPIRIT) of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
DO NOT BE ASHAMED2Tim. 1:8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me His prisoner; but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God,
RETAIN THE STANDARD OF SOUND WORDS2Tim. 1:13Retain the standard of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
GUARD THE TREASURE2Tim. 1:14Guard, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, the treasure which has been entrusted to you.
SUM IT UPKindle afresh the giftDo not be ashamedKeep within the sketchGuard it all