2. || TIMOTHY AT-A-GLANCE Q & N.T. BOOK #16 AUTHOR: APOSTLE PAUL WRITTEN: 66-67 AD Old Testament: 39 Books New Testament 16 Books CLAIMS TO FAME: Gives a glimpse into the end of Paul's life. PROBLEMS OR ISSUES THIS BOOK IS ADDRESSING: MOST FAMOUS VERSES: For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 • This book was the second written to Paul's young disciple Timothy. From the serious nature of this letter, it seems that Paul knew that his work was done and that his life was nearly at an end. Paul was arrested by the Roman Emperor Nero during the time when Nero was being very mean. Paul was martyred, which means he gave up his life for Christ. Nero had him decapitated. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Important points about the Book: Paul begins this letter with encouragement for Timothy. Paul is very old and he wants to get in some final instructions and words of encouragement. He reminds Timothy to follow his example and to be steadfast in the trials to come. Paul ends the letter by asking Timothy to visit him because he is very old and would like to see him again before he dies.