Talk with key church members privately to nurture relationships and to garner support for specific programs. The Christian, instead of being ashamed of his “profession,” must before the world show fearlessly that its hopes and its promises are his most precious treasure.Nor of me his prisoner.—Nor must Timothy either then, or in days to come, be afraid of confessing before men that he had been the disciple and friend of the prisoner St. Paul, who had paid so dearly for the courage of his opinions. Paul asked Timothy to accompany him on his Second Missionary Journey (Acts 16:1-3). 2.8-15. The cause of God's servants is that of God Himself (According to the power of God - exhibited in having saved and called us ( (8) Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord.—Seeing, then—remembering, then, that God gave you and me (notice the beautiful courtesy of the old martyr waiting for death, death the human guerdon of his fearless life, coupling, as he has been doing, his sorrow-stricken, dispirited friend with himself, whom no danger, no failure had ever affected)—remembering, then, the spirit of power, love, and self-control given to us, do not thou be ashamed of the testimony of the Lord. And what was it that laid hold of me? Do not be ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but suffer hardship with the gospel according to the power of God,’The command not to be ashamed includes, of course, the need to be bold. 2 Timothy 1:8, ESV: "Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God," It was so easy for the uncommitted to withdraw from Paul now that he was in prison. (Interestingly enough, Paul did not consider himself Nero's prisoner at all, but "the prisoner of the Lord," a line of thought also in evidence in The problem that precipitated these words was that of the storm of imperial opposition to Christianity following the counterfeit charges initiated by Nero. Hence he was called English Bob, and Shearer was called Scotch Bob. Timothy became Paul’s most faithful associate.In chapter 1, Paul encouraged Timothy to “stir up the gift of God which is in you” (1:6), and not to be ashamed of the Gospel, or of Paul, who was writing from prison (1:8). Imagine if we were in a time of persecution how quickly you would respond to your pastors call from prison to help him - hopefully we would respond - not being ashamed of being related to a person in prison for preaching Christ.Note that Paul identifies himself as Christ"s prisoner rather than Caesar"s. What significance can we draw from this?1. Christ has come to save us—that is his mission and nature—and we need saving. 1 Timothée 2:8-15 Je veux donc que les hommes prient en tout lieu, levant des mains pures, sans colère et sans contestation; Et que pareillement les femmes se parent d'un vêtement honnête, avec pudeur et modestie, non de tresses de cheveux, ni d'or, ni de perles, n... Read verse in Ostervald (French) Contrast sad instances of fear and shame, 2 Timothy 1:15. Nobody said anything to him on the matter, but Bob Shearer, an able seamen, watched him. We shall be “priests and kings.”  We will reign with Christ forever and ever (Revelation 5:10; 20:4, 6; 22:5).We could translate this verse, “If we are not faithful, (Christ) remains faithful—because he cannot deny himself—cannot act in a way opposed to his nature.”While some would take this as Bad News, assuming that Christ will condemn the unfaithful, I take it as Good News! has been asked. They oppose. With the advent of Christ, the church became the people of God (Ephesians 2:12)—the household of God (Ephesians 2:19; 3:15; 4:6)—God’s children (Galatians 4:6-7; Romans 8:15).Paul is saying that he is willing to endure all things, including the many things he has suffered, as well as his current imprisonment, for the sake of God’s chosen people.The idea of salvation is especially important in Paul’s letters (Romans 1:16-18; 3:23-25). This “testimony” of which Timothy was not to be ashamed, of course includes the sufferings and the shame of Christ.

Did you ever?” And thereupon he flung a heavy shoe at his head with excellent aim. I think they ultimately realized that it was our confidence in God that allowed us peace.Finding the new version too difficult to understand? 2. We shall share that glory—if we endure. Paul himself (2 Timothy 1:12), and Onesiphorus (2 Timothy 1:16), were instances of fearless profession removing false 'shame.' Read Rediger’s book (available on Amazon) for more ideas. While this salvation has an eschatological (future) dimension, it also has a present dimension. Elsewhere, Paul refers ), I feel a good deal better about Christ’s mercy than about my own faithfulness.But looking ahead to verses 16-17, Paul talks about those who engage in empty chatter, which has the potential to “consume like gangrene.”  As examples, Paul names Hymenaeus and Philetus, who are claiming that “the resurrection (of the faithful) is already past, overthrowing the faith of some.”  Timothy needs to warn the church about people such as these, but he should also address them personally to give them a chance to repent and receive forgiveness.“Refuse foolish and ignorant questionings, knowing that they generate strife.