Part I — Paul's Final Charge
Fan the Flame; Suffer With Me
Don't be ashamed of the gospel or of Paul in chains. Fan into flame your gift. God did not give a spirit of fear but of power, love, and sound mind. Onesiphorus's loyalty in contrast to Phygelus and Hermogenes. Good soldier, athlete, farmer metaphors for faithful ministry.
Chapters 1 – 2
Part II — Last Days & Scripture
The Last Days' Apostasy & All Scripture
In the last days people will be lovers of themselves. Timothy has followed Paul's teaching, conduct, and sufferings — from Lystra to Antioch. All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable. Preach the word in season and out of season. People will prefer myths.
Chapters 3 – 4