2 Timothy is a deeply personal letter. Paul is imprisoned in Rome for the second time (1:17). His first imprisonment apparently ended with his release (Acts 28:30). But now under the Emperor Nero ...

The great heroes of the Bible have this in common — they all finished well. However, many didn’t start well which shows there is hope for us all (Philippians 1:6).

Scripture forewarns us of a time when sound doctrine would be abandoned in favor of teachings that cater to personal desires.