A CHARGE TO TIMOTHY According to Thomas, the word charge means, "to testify earnestly, warn, adjure." The serious nature of this charge can be seen in Paul's calling upon the Father and Son as witnesses. Christ will judge both those who are dead and those yet alive at the time of his return (John 5... [ Continue Reading ]
PAUL'S FAREWELL ADDRESS As Paul saw the end of his life approaching, he said, “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering,” which is an allusion to the drink offering poured out on the altar under the law of Moses (see Numbers 15:1-10). So sure was Paul of his coming death that he spoke... [ Continue Reading ]
PAUL'S DESIRE FOR COMPANIONSHIP Paul asked Timothy to make it his business to come to him as soon as he possibly could. Demas loved the world instead of the Lord's coming, so he forsook the Lord's servant. Both Crescens and Titus were apparently on business for the Lord, since no unfavorable remark... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD STOOD WITH PAUL Though we do not know precisely when he made his first answer to the charges pressed against him, it is sad to hear this great man of God had not one friend to stand by him at that time. It appears the friends who refused to stand with Paul were afraid, so the apostle praye... [ Continue Reading ]
CLOSING THOUGHTS Paul sent greetings to his tentmaking friends, Prisca and Aquila, who did so much to further the gospel (Acts 18:1-3; Acts 24:1-27; Acts 25:1-27; Acts 26:1-32; Acts 27:1-44; Acts 28:1-31; Romans 16:3-5). Erastus, a companion who helped preach the gospel, stayed in Corinth, perhaps e... [ Continue Reading ]