A clear and practical commentary on 2 Timothy; encouraging readers to finish the race.
The Reading the Bible Today series of non-technical commentaries is devoted to presenting careful scholarship in a way that everyone can understand and enjoy.
Christopher Green is Vice-Principal and Lecturer in Pastoral Studies at Oak Hill Theological College, London, England. While writing this book he was minister at Emmanuel Church, Tolworth, Surrey. He went to University in Edinburgh and to theological college in Durham, and was an assistant at two other churches near London. He has written commentaries on 2 Peter and Jude, and edited a book on preaching.
He has been involved in teaching 2 Timothy to students at the Cornhill Training Course in London. In preparing for leadership in the church they have come face to face with issues of ministry, failure and suffering for the Gospel.
In an increasingly pluralistic and secular age, what could persuade a person to give up an attractive career and enter full-time Christian ministry? In Finishing the Race readers will be able to identify with Timothy's fears and failings. Readers will be encouraged by Paul's urging to keep the faith and finish the race.
Foreword
Preface
Reading 2 Timothy Today (1)
1. Why read 2 timothy?
2. Why read this book?
3. The myth of 'Timid Timothy'
4. The myth of 'Pessimistic Paul'
5. Two cities
6. The themes of the letter
- Suffering for the gospel
- False teaching
- Past, present and future
- Ministry
- Being ashamed
7. The shape of the letter
8. A genuine letter?
Reading 2 Timothy today (2)
9. The promise of life
10. The next link in the chain
11. Suffering for the gospel of grace
12. Guarding the good deposit
13. Desertion and friendship
14. Ability and reliability
15. The coward, the cheat and the slacker
16. Bondage and freedom
17. If we, then he
18. An unashamed worker
19. God's solid foundation
20. Useful to the master
21. Godlessness in the last days
22. Godless ministry in the last days
23. Paul's ministry in the last days
24. Timothy's ministry in the last days
25. The big picture
26. Keep your head
27. The end?
28. Planning
29. A loyal Lord
30. Friends
| Contributors | Chris Green |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781875861828 |
| Format | Paperback |
| First published | January 2004 |
| Dimensions | 138mm x 215mm x 10mm |
| Weight | 0.23 kg |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 160 |
| Publisher | Aquila Press |
I warmly commend this book as an excellent introduction to Paul's second letter to Timothy. It helps to identify the key issues addressed by the text and is helpful in seeking to apply those issues to our lives today. Definitely a useful resource
