Finishing the Race: An Exposition of 2 Timothy – Guard the Treasure!

Finishing the Race: An Exposition of 2 Timothy – Guard the Treasure!

2 Timothy 1:13-18

  • Introduction/Review
  • Paul’s Exhortation: Guard the Treasure! vv. 13-14
    • What is Paul calling us to do?
      • To passionately cling to sound doctrine
      • To persistently bring the message to bear
      • To prevent any deviation from the truth
    • Why should we do this?
      • Because of Who the message came from
      • Because of what the message does
      • Because of the opposition
      • Because of human nature
  • Paul’s Heartbreak: “I am lonely and isolated” vv. 15-18
    • Some have abandoned me
    • Some have encouraged me
  • Conclusions
    • What you protect shows what you value. What you value shows what you love.