JOHN KOESSLER
OUTLINE
Introduction
I. Paul’s Appreciation for Timothy (1:1-7)
A. Paul Greets Timothy (1:1-2)
B. Timothy’s Heritage of Faith (1:3-7)
II. Paul’s Experience of Suffering (1:8-18)
A. Suffering for the Gospel (1:8-14)
B. Suffering in Prison (1:15-18)
III. Strengthened in Grace (2:1-10)
A. Strengthened through Grace and Instruction (2:1-2)
B. Strengthened through Hardship (2:3-4)
C. Strengthened through Endurance (2:5-10)
IV. God’s Solid Foundation (2:11-26)
A. A Foundation of Faithfulness (2:11-13)
B. A Foundation of Truth (2:14-19)
C. A Foundation of Purity (2:20-26)
V. The Character of the Last Days (3:1–4:5)
A. The Threat of Apostasy (3:1-9)
B. The Antidote of Scripture (3:10-17)
C. A Sacred Charge (4:1-5)
VI. Paul’s Final Departure (4:6-22)
A. The Offering of Paul’s Life (4:6-8)
B. A Prisoner’s Appeal (4:9-18)
C. A Final Farewell (4:19-22)