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While imprisoned in Rome near the end of his life, Paul realized that he had reached the end of his race. His life, shaped by the pattern of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, was nearing its conclusion. Paul commissioned his helper Timothy to continue his ministry. When Paul was executed by the Romans, this letter became his final testimony (see 2 Timothy 4:7–8). Through it, he encouraged the church to carry on his work. The mission of the good news would continue.
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Places 12
- Asia 4
- Ephesus 2
- Antioch (of Pisidia) 1
- Corinth 1
- Dalmatia 1
- Galatia 1
- Iconium 1
- Lystra 1
- Miletus 1
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Themes
Passing On Authority and Responsibility to a New Leader 8 The role of a Christian leader is to serve and endure difficulties for those they guide ( Mark 10:35–45 ). For the apostle Paul, good leadership meant setting an example like Jesus Christ. Jesus's death on the cross w... The Day Is Coming 5 Jesus prophesied three future events in the Synoptic Gospels: One event was his own death and resurrection ( Mark 8:31 ; 9:31 ; 10:33–34 ). This had already happened before the Gospels were written. The Growth of the Church 3 The book of Acts describes the church's growth after the day of Pentecost. Initially, the church increased in numbers. After Jesus' ascension to heaven, only 120 Christians attended the first prayer meeting to seek di... God’s Covenant with Israel’s Kings 3 Solomon understood his role as David’s successor ( 1 Kings 3:7 ). The elderly King David advised Solomon to follow all of God's laws from Moses to " prosper in all you do and wherever you turn " ( 2:3 ). Solomon's fai... Persecution 3 Persecution refers to systematic mistreatment, harassment, or oppression of an individual or group because of their identity, beliefs, or practices. In religious contexts specifically, persecution involves the targeti... Church Leaders 3 The first church gatherings were spontaneous and God's spirit gave gifts in a special way (see 1 Corinthians 14:26–33 ). The apostles generally led the Christian communities along with the elders in Jerusalem ( Acts 6...
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God Protects His Servant 2 When God called the prophet Jeremiah as his messenger, he promised to protect him. This protection was spiritual, as the Lord gave Jeremiah inner strength "like a fortified city" ( Jeremiah 1:18 ). God's protection wa... The Dangers of Sin 2 Choosing sin instead of remaining faithful to the one true God leads to disaster. This has been true since the beginning, when Adam and Eve's disobedience brought curses and separation from their first home ( Genesis... The Good News Message 2 The apostles shared the good news about Jesus (or "gospel") in a specific order, with these parts: The Old Testament promises came true through Jesus Christ's life, death, and resurrection. The Grace of God 2 Grace is an important word in the Bible. It shows God's kindness and favor. It is often related to how he saves those who do not deserve it. The New Testament emphasizes that grace came through Jesus Christ ( John 1:1... The Servant-Leader 2 A servant-leader is a person who has a strong desire to achieve a goal by helping and serving others. This type of leader desires to take on the role of a servant rather than focusing on their own authority or status.... Women’s Roles in the New Testament Church 2 The apostle Paul's words in 1 Timothy about women's roles in the church were intended to correct what was happening in Ephesus. But Bible scholars debate how this passage applies to other situations. There are three m... Dealing with Conflict 2 God's people often experience conflict. It either comes from those outside of God's people who are against God. Or it comes from those within God's people who cause trouble. Dealing with conflict needs wisdom and care... The Resurrection of Jesus 2 The Bible clearly describes how Jesus physically rose from the dead through God's power. However, many other explanations have been suggested: Jesus did not actually die. He fainted and later woke up in a cold tomb. S... Apostasy 1 Sadly, opposition to God is not limited to those outside the community of faith. The Bible tells of many who seemed to know God but turned away (see Numbers 16 ; Deuteronomy 13 ; 2 Kings 17:5–23 ; Ezekiel 8 ). God bri... Calling up the Dead 1 The Old Testament forbids magical practices like spiritism, divination, and necromancy. Necromancy involves contacting dead spirits, usually to seek future guidance (see Deuteronomy 18:9–12 ). Practicing necromancy an... Christian Suffering 1 We should not be surprised when we experience suffering ( 1 Peter 4:12 ). Christians who live differently by obeying God should expect the culture to respond with hostility. We should expect mockery, bad treatment, fa... Endurance 1 When Jesus was about to suffer and die, he told his followers they would also experience great difficulties (see Matthew 24:9 ). He emphasized the importance of endurance: “The one who perseveres to the end will be sa... False Prophets 1 The Bible describes many people who claimed to be prophets without authority and a true calling from God. They spoke as if they represented God. People often found it difficult to tell true prophets from false ones. F... Following Jesus 1 The Gospels (books about Jesus's life) were written to help people understand and accept Jesus' invitation to follow him by "taking up their cross." This invitation is not just for Jesus' closest followers, called apo...
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