Paul’s second letter to Timothy contains the last recorded words that Paul ever wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Abandoned by most of his friends and coworkers, and facing almost certain execution, Paul writes once again to Timothy urging him to come to Rome (4:9, 21). In the 1st letter to Timothy – Paul gave Timothy a CHARGE concerning sound doctrine and the church. In this 2nd letter – Paul issues a CHALLENGE to Timothy to be strong and stay faithful in the face of the peculiar trials and temptations of the gospel ministry… * See attached PDF outline