2 Timothy 1:1-18

GUARD THE GOOD DEPOSIT

 Keywords 1:14

Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you--guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.

 

1. Fan into flame the gift of God (1-8)

Paul wrote as an apostle to his dear son, remembering Timothy’s tears and his

sincere faith which came from his mother and grandmother. But Timothy should

not cry, rather he should fan into flame the gift of God. The Spirit God gives does

not make us timid, but gives power, love and self-discipline. Paul was in prison.

Timothy should not be ashamed of this, but must join in suffering for the gospel.

 

2. Guard the good deposit (9-18)

Paul reminds Timothy of the gospel of Jesus’ grace by which we are saved. God

has a purpose in saving us by this grace - to bring life and immortality to light

through the gospel. Paul suffered as a herald, apostle, and teacher of the gospel,

giving the best example (13). Now Timothy is to guard the good deposit that was

entrusted to him with the help of the Holy Spirit. Some deserted Paul, but God

provided Onesiphorus. God is trustworthy (12).

 

Prayer Thank you for entrusting me with the gospel of grace. Help me guard

what you entrusted to me.

One Word Guard the gospel