The Apostolic Epistles #3: A Brief Exposition of 2 Timothy
Take up the torch and run the race set before you!
Malcolm Webber
Writing from prison, Paul urges Timothy to remain faithful to Christ in the face of hardship and suffering. This epistle is an encouragement to modern day ministry workers not to allow the difficulties of ministry to become stumbling blocks, but instead to stay focused on the calling of God, enabled by the power, purpose, and sovereign grace of God.
Paul reminds Timothy of the importance of holding to sound doctrine, the necessity of exposing and refuting false teaching, the joy of using his gifts for God’s glory and guarding the deposit God placed in him for the sake of those around him.
God will always be faithful; may we also be found faithful. We must take up the torch and run the race set before us. The foundation has been laid for Timothy and for us all – we must continue to press on toward the goal we have been called to, motivated by our eternal hope!
