Copyright 2009, 2015, 2017 by Charles R. Swindoll, Inc. All rights are reserved worldwide. You didnt show up.. Maybe it was a business offer: Youre really gifted. We hope to pray more, we want to read the Bible. My brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown (Philippians 4:1). Above everything else, he wanted Timothy to come see him in prison before he died. or execution. So, I want to give you a warning. It is important to note that persecution can mean a variety of things, ranging from simply having people spreads lies about you, to ultimate persecution that Jesus Christ endured and overcame. Why are you wasting your life on ministry? What step of faith? Christ always intended for your friendship with him to be the centerpiece of your friendship with others. Didnt he just say that Luke alone is with him? In a sense, this book is Pauls last will and testament. Pauls travels between the beginning of Acts 18 and his arrival in Rome occupy far too much time to get him to Rome before the death of Claudius in 54, meaning Nero was the emperor when Paul went to Rome. What you would do for God, you can do, but you must not delay. Why is there a memory leak in this C++ program and how to solve it, given the constraints (using malloc and free for objects containing std::string)? Evidently Demas had been a faithful partner because even in Jack Zavada is a writer who covers the Bible, theology, and other Christianity topics. I hope youre Christlike enough for that; Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do (Luke 23:34). I hate the devil. We were in a hurry, on our way to or from Dallas, it was late in the day, but I thought to myself, I should stop and see him or at least stop and call. Marlene even said, We can stop if you want to. But I did neither, and we drove on, and he died a few days later. During the reign of Emperor Nero, the apostle Paul was placed on death row in a Roman prison. Broaden that out a little more. We mean to write a letter, or make a call but it never gets done. If God has given you the means to make a lot of money as a businessman, or if God has given you a church where they pay you well, dont keep all of it. St. Apparently, Paul is a little bit lonely because many of his closest friends are absent during his time of trial. arrest in Rome for two years (28:30), awaiting an appearance before Nero. I had a revelation of sorts last week when Marlene and I drove to Alabama and dropped our son Nick off at Samford University in Birmingham. trial (2 Timothy 4:16). If he was, in fact, arrested soon after he arrived at Nicopolis as winter was setting in, this would explain how Paul found himself in prison in winter in Rome (. Hes so deceitful, such a liar, such a confuser of peoples minds. Hes going to die for helping people to read the Bible in English. vegan) just to try it, does this inconvenience the caterers and staff? We have great dreams and high ideals, but time and neglect and the trivia of life sap our strength and divert us until the day comes when our resolve is gone, our marriage has grown cold, our children have left home, our spiritual life has grown dull. Many years later he met a woman, they got married, and he and his wife began church hopping. Nero died in AD 68, which serves as an upper bound on when the martyrdoms of Peter & Paul occurred. Thanks for your interest! Has China expressed the desire to claim Outer Manchuria recently? Luke alone is with me. Sometimes seasonal changes make the aloneness all the more difficult. Timothys mother They have coats in Rome. Bring my cloak because its cold in prison in the winter. He encourages Timothy to continue his work. Thanks to an inscription we know with fairly decent precision when Gallio was in office and can date this event in Pauls life to approximately AD 51 (maybe 52). Acts 23:6-10. Im tired of this traveling. Now most of us are 40 or 45 or 50, and some are moving toward 55. See Roman History 60.6.6-7. Today is Valentines Day. Nevertheless, Jesus is the only totally reliable friend for sinners. Why didn't Paul and Silas declare their citizenship before they were punished in Act 16:23? Paul must have languished in the Mamertine Prison for a couple of years before his beheading (as befitting his status as a Roman citizen), which, according to tradition, occurred on the Ostian Way about three miles outside the city. In his 20s, he got involved with a girl from whom Delilah could have taken lessons. You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes (James 4:13-14). 1 Acts 28:30,31. Greg Hines, the Oak Park police officer who handles our traffic on Sundays, came over to say hello. (v. 14). He was in prison just north of Brussels. He has authored or coauthored more than twenty-five books. Second, we are becoming a younger congregation. 3. https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/144-pauls-two-year-roman-imprisonment. Human beings are fickle friends. For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. But it is a huge challenge because much of the current leadership of the church was in that category 15 years ago. Crescens has gone to Galatia, Titus to Dalmatia. I would suggest that after Crete, Paul traveled to Ephesus where Timothy was serving. After his parents divorced when he was 15, he began to drink heavily and soon his drinking was out of control. And then I back up, and I think, Thats what youre supposed to do with the Bible., Paul wrote, Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything (2 Timothy 2:7). The best answers are voted up and rise to the top, Not the answer you're looking for? My own understanding is that Paul came before Caesar Augustus (Claudius Caesar, died in 54 AD) and was exonerated. into a cistern, the purpose was to kill him, not imprison him Numerous later sources are even more explicit in speaking of Pauls death under Nero. The message is good news, and yet it is not always accepted as good. I remember the feeling that radiated out from me at that moment, for the first time I truly understood the term born again in Christ. Then he adds these wonderful words: Not only was I saved but the Lord has given me the strength to resist alcohol but has also blessed us with a baby girl. For the first time I picked up the Bible and read it cover to cover, by Christmas Eve 2002. Seek Christian friendships. In 1915 he preached a sermon called Come Before Winter based on verse 21. [1] This reconstruction assumes the Pauline authorship and accuracy of the Pastoral Letters: 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus. His last message to you was, Give Timothy my love, tell him goodbye for me. 2. So I was rescued from the lions mouth. Derrick's writing has appeared on influential Web sites, and he is a contributing writer for The Christian Post. 1:10-11; 15:22ff). I asked him out of the blue what he thinks about when he thinks of our church, and he said that increasingly he has a burden to equip the younger men for leadership. However, we should note that Augustus was a title, not his name. We truly meant well, we meant for things to be different. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which agrees with what I teach everywhere in every church. Acts 16:1, 17:14-15, 18:5, 19:22, 20:4; Romans 16:21; 1 Corinithians 4:17, 16:10; 2 Corinthians 1:1, 1:19, Philemon 1:1, 2:19, 22; Colossians 1:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3:2, 6; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; 1 Timothy; 2 Timothy; Hebrews 13:23. Octavianus, who was the Roman emperor in the time when our Saviour was Tomorrow may never come. Erastus remained at Corinth, and I left Trophimus, who was ill, at Miletus. Pauls affection for Timothy was unquestionable. Zavada, Jack. You can make a lot of money.. Paul remained imprisoned in Caesarea under Felix, and it is only after Felix was replaced by Festus that Paul was sent to Rome (see Acts 24:27). I think Paul wants Timothy not only to feel the force of this, but to be warned himself about why Demas left the ministry, about why he forsook the team. The apostle also wants his books and above all the parchments, most likely his writing materials and copies of the Hebrew Scriptures. To subscribe to this RSS feed, copy and paste this URL into your RSS reader. I mean, if youre from Minnesota, Februarys the lowest month of the year. Have you ever thought about how insane and tragic it is, how many people who after being let down by Christian friends use it as a reason to leave the one friend who will never let them down? He gave a lot of money to the poor in Jerusalem, and he was safe. He and his wife, Christy, have five children and live in the Dallas area. This speaks well for our future. Thats not the way Paul is relating to them. "Meet Timothy: Protege of the Apostle Paul." Others are gone for noble reasons. He was beheaded last October. You going to see him face to face. Thats what I would ask. Darkness. Few prisons were as dim, dank, and dirty as the lower 2 Timothy 4:16, which may be the saddest sentence in the letter: At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. Im going to come back to that, but youve got to feel the force of that. Yes, come now, do it now, serve God now. Known in earlier times as the Tullianum dungeon, its How can I recognize one? Dont change the message repeat it. Philemon 1:1. Let me close with a quote from William Tyndale. Edit: When Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome from Corinth (Greece) during his third missionary journey (cf. The King James Version translates the last part of verse 21 with three simple words: Come before winter. Timothy, if youre going to come at all, come now. Meet the Apostle Paul: Christian Missionary Giant, Overview: the Epistles of the New Testament, Examine the Core Theme of Reconciliation in the Bible, Stephen in the Bible Was the First Christian Martyr, M.A., English Composition, Illinois State University, B.S., English Literature, Illinois State University. He longs for his cloak, his When your friends fail you in the ministry, fly to Jesus. Too little, too late. Now a day doesnt go by when I dont thank the Lord for all the blessings over my lifetime and ask forgiveness for the times I took them for granted.. had accused him of being a real pest and a fellow who stirs up He wasnt at the hospital, he didnt attend my childs wedding, he wasnt there in crisis, he never called when my dad died. Hundreds of my people will be able to say that and yours. 24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee. Am I willing to be embarrassed by the gospel? perhaps only a few prominent Jews & Christians were made to leave. Paul is forsaken by Demas. What relationship must you repair? After he wrote these last few verses, the curtain closes on his life. There are good reasons for every item included below. I have a few weeks yet to live, and they help me die. Youre all in school, and thats a good place to be for a season, and I hope you just stay in love with God-centered, Bible-saturated, Christ-exalting literature until you breathe your last. Luke alone is with me (2 Timothy 4:10). Learn Religions, Dec. 6, 2021, learnreligions.com/timothy-companion-of-the-apostle-paul-701073. Its just a beautiful, powerful illustration of what weve just said. Paul also taught Timothy about church leadership, including the role of a deacon, the requirements of an elder, as well as many other important lessons about running a church. When he arrives, he tries to find Paul but no one seems to know where he is. Jeremiah was imprisoned When Clarence McCartney was a young man, he was called as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ( Ac 21:39; 22:3) His parents were Hebrews and evidently adhered to the Pharisaic branch of Judaism. Some have been confused by the statement in Acts 25:21, 25, indicating that Paul appealed to Augustus. Timothy had helped Paul spread his message. in Acts 25:11? Your friends who let you down can still be your friends. Although the plan for salvation was in place all along, people didnt know about it until Christ came. probably started accidentally in an oil warehouse, rumors swirled that The presence of Pauls nephew in Jerusalem after Pauls conversion ( Acts 23:16) suggests that Paul and his family had resided there for some time. When it comes to the gospel, many people have a spirit of timidity, but timidity is not from God. blame to them. WebIt was this which made him write this second letter to St. Timothy, in which, after many words of advice and exhortation, he urges his friend with repeated eagerness to come, to come at once, to come before winter, to come before it is too late, and see him, and help him, and receive his blessing before he died. 2023 Insight for Living Ministries. However, his reign was short-lived - a mere sevem months. Timothy had been trained from infancy to love the holy writings of the Hebrew Scriptures. Finally he comes to the home of Claudia or Pudens or Linus (names mentioned in II Timothy 4) and they recognize him: Arent you Timothy? We simply do not know the answer to this question. The third apprentice devil thought for a moment, and then he said, I will tell them that there is no hurry., Go, said Satan, tell them that and you will ruin them by the millions.. See Eusebius. He is author of. Eubulus sends greetings to you, as do Pudens and Linus and Claudia and all the brothers. Closeness to God at the end of your life does not remove the need or the desire to read and be spiritually nourished. Remember that Timothy is probably in Ephesus, hundreds of miles The Fourth Missionary Journey: What Happened to Paul after Acts? He had been arrested for can you imagine? A piece of cloth too, to patch my leggings. Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded Three thingsapparently unrelatedhave come together in my mind as I have prepared this message. WebTimothy was both about to be a comfort to Paul the martyr, and about to be strengthened by him, and afterwards was about to carry on the work of the Gospel, perhaps, for some Making statements based on opinion; back them up with references or personal experience. Isnt that crazy? Do your best to get here before winter (v. 21). Were trying to get up to you, dear, an officer told her. When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, also the books, and above all the parchments. What are you going to do in your last two days? What call must you make? Assuming the reliability of the text, Paul appeared before Nero. chamber Paul occupied. Please, Welcome to Bible Hermeneutics SE and thank you for your contribution. How did authorities know that Paul was really a Roman citizen? being Christians]; then, upon their information, an immense multitude was 4:11; see Col. 4:14), which may indicate that he is the amanuensis or secretary who is writing the letters to Timothy and Titus on the apostles behalf. Second, in September we are launching a churchwide emphasis on stewardship relating to the renovation program now underway. May it not be charged against them! Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. For some who read these words, Jesus is standing at the door of your heart, knocking, knocking, knocking. Then well look at some of the most beautiful and some of the saddest words in the Bible that are intended, I think, to establish you in your mission or your ministry. PTIJ Should we be afraid of Artificial Intelligence? He stands and knocks at the door of your heart. citys fourteen districts. The information the apostle provides in todays passage is a fascinating glimpse into the end of the apostles life. Now look at 2 Timothy 4:16: At my first defense, no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. He didnt want to die alone. If the dates ascribed to the events in Acts Chapter 27 are correct, then Paul came before Nero. Paul is believed to have been beheadedrather than thrown to the wild beasts or killed in some other inhumane waybecause he was a Roman citizen. Timothys death is not recorded in the Bible. The name If you hear the Lord knocking at your hearts door, do not delay, go now and open the door and invite Christ into your life as Savior and Lord. (You see Paul expecting to be released in, So, Paul traveled to Spain. Consequently, to get rid of the Why not? But the Bible always says todaynot tomorrow. WebPerhaps the most infamous of Rome's emperors, Nero Claudius Caesar (37-68 A.D.) ruled Rome from 54 A.D. until his death by suicide 14 years later. Tychicus, the Asian resident we read about in Acts 20:4 is on his way to relieve Timothy in Ephesus so that Paul can see Timothy one last time. nights, flaring sporadically for an additional three days. Scholars believe Paul was released sometime in AD 62 There are doors of opportunity that open before us today, but if we do not take advantage of them, by springtime they will be forever shut. All of these come from God. Pauls two Pastoral Epistles addressed to Timothy reveal concern for his well-being, and he is praised in 1 Corinthians, Philippians, and Romans. Its not. Thats crazy. And so we who lead must say to the next generation, We wont be here forever so you must prepare to lead.. I just want you to walk in with your eyes open, wide open, and to know hell be there for you. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. What good deed? And even while we lead, we must at the same time prepare to hand off leadership to those who are younger. Again, Paul encouraged him in 2 Timothy 1:6-7: "This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. He noticed the pin I was wearing and asked what it said. At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. Despite his young age, Timothy was respected by fellow believers. That is why I am suffering as I am. He didnt pilfer it. Emperor Nero had ordered the inferno so he could rebuild Rome according to Will you open the door and let him in? Three men from Chicago were on Roosevelt Road in south Oak Park, evidently planning to go to a neighboring town to commit a crime. The conscience can lack sensitivity (1 Tim. I look back, and one of my greatest sorrows is the number of my people who will be able to say, He didnt show up. How are you doing in February? Get Mark and bring him with you (v. 11). It so moved the congregation that the session asked him to preach it again. (NIV). It became one of the most famous sermons of the 20th century. WebIf Timothy had made it to Rome before that time he could have spent several months with his beloved teacher. Get ready. Here are the basic facts, just in case you have any other questions regarding the Roman emperors up to June 79. Amen. That was not a good deal. Thanks for contributing an answer to Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange! Would the reflected sun's radiation melt ice in LEO? . By clicking Accept all cookies, you agree Stack Exchange can store cookies on your device and disclose information in accordance with our Cookie Policy. Philippians 1:1 suggests that Timothy was with Paul as Paul was writing his letter to the Philippian church. Paul, you are the most influential, the most authoritative, the most widely read Christian on the planet. 4:2) or be overactive (1 Cor. In Acts 18:12-16 Paul appears before Gallio, the deputy of Achaia. Afterwards, he wrote (at least) 2 Timothy. Swindoll's Living Insights Bible Commentaries. Heres another turn on that, after thirty-two years now of ministry. Paul's journey to Rome (via Crete and being shipwrecked off Malta) is dated between 59 and 60 A.D. Acts 28:30 says Paul was under house arrest for two years before his case came to trial. Was Timothy timid? (38:16). For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." And as hes in prison, languishing, he writes this. Yes, of course we would have gone. Is variance swap long volatility of volatility? Thats the message. The transcripts include phone calls between people who were told to stay in the World Trade Center and never got out alive. When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments (v. 12). Since God gives us what we need, do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. Most people would be ashamed: Paul was on death row for telling people that Jesus, not Nero, was Lord and King. If you want to be bitter and angry all the rest of your life, youll kill yourself that way. Paul appeared before Nero some time during his house arrest in Rome. Thus ends Pauls fourthmissionary journey. Theres a lot of pain in these verses. I have no desire to be young again. They are, and Paul cherished them. found guilty, in all likelihood, for hating humankind. When we speak of Paul anticipating his impending death in 2 Timothy 4:68, we have to keep in mind the speed of judicial proceedings in the ancient world. My point is, it doesnt follow to say, Okay, in a few days Im going to see him face to face, so I dont need the book anymore. You do need the book the book and books. Subsequently, he was able to further evangelize the antique world of the empire. his own liking. If you order a special airline meal (e.g. Shakespeare said There is a tide in the affairs of men which, when taken at flood, leads to fortune Sometimes we must respond now, we must answer now, we must act now, we must not wait or delay or put things off. All his companions had forsaken him except Dr. Luke. Interested in joining the Ligonier team? Which Caesar did Paul demand to appear before? (2 Timothy 3:15) Like his mother and grandmother, he could see that Paul and Barnabas spoke the truth about the Messiah. Stack Exchange network consists of 181 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share their knowledge, and build their careers. https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/144-pauls-two-year-roman-imprisonment, https://www.understandchristianity.com/timelines/chronology-pauls-ministry/. Whatever it is, Come before winter. Do it. That was five illustrations of it. on a charge of rape (Genesis 39:1920; 41:1). Humans, they let you down, but Ive got my Jesus, and I dont need anybody else.. He writes his last letter to the man who had worked with He then was under house arrest in Rome for two years (28:30), awaiting an appearance before Nero. Thereafter he travelled to Spain (some say he managed to get to Britain). Another way to put it is, when Christ died so that you would enjoy him supremely, he did not nullify the enjoyment of other Christians. We must not say, Tomorrow is another day. This week the transcripts of messages to and from the Port Authority of New York on September 11, 2001 were released. Dont wait. I have no idea. He wants Timothy there. What about the brothers and the sister? I told him it says, Are you ready? He smiled and said, Thats the question, isnt it? Later he mentioned that there had been a homicide in Oak Park early last week. WebPaul's Desire to See Timothy | Reformed Bible Studies & Devotionals at Ligonier.org | Reformed Bible Studies & Devotionals at Ligonier.org. The story is told of three apprentice devils who were coming to earth for their first assignment. Has China expressed the desire to read the Bible in English these last few verses, curtain. Feel the force of that so we who lead must say to the gospel many! To give you a warning Luke 23:34 ) have spent several months with his beloved teacher lowest. 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