Introduction:    

I.                    ITS SOURCE . . . Paul

Saul . . . Great one Paul . . . Little one

A.     His Position . . . Apostle (One sent with authority) of Jesus Christ

B.     His Perception . . . A Chosen Vessel (by the will of God)

C.     His Purpose . . . to provide the Promise of Life in Christ Jesus

II.                 ITS SUBJECT . . . Timothy

A.     A Great Heritage . . . of faith

B.     A Great Relationship . . . “my dear beloved brother”

C.     A Great Prayer …Grace . . . for every service; Mercy . . . for every failure; Peace . . . for every     circumstance

      D.  A Great Resource . . . from the Father and Son – Inexhaustible; Sufficient 

III.       ITS SOVEREIGN . . . Christ Jesus (His Concern)

A.     Sound Doctrine . . . he has no use for spineless teaching

B.     Earnest Service . . . no room for idle or selfish enjoyment of spiritual blessings

C.     Holy Life . . . no patience with a profession which does not issue in consistent living

D.     Allegiance To Christ…as Lord

Conclusion: