{"product_id":"the-message-of-2-timothy-9780830824991","title":"The Message of 2 Timothy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter teaching many times from the book of 2 Timothy, John Stott writes, \"I have been impressed afresh by the timeliness for today of what the apostle writes, especially for young Christian leaders.\u003c\/b\u003e For our era too is one of theological and moral confusion, even of apostasy. And the apostle summons us, as he summoned Timothy, to be strong, brave and steadfast.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this revised Bible Speaks Today volume, Stott explores the perennial lessons of Paul's final epistle. We see Paul call the young leader Timothy to courageously persevere in the truth and in his calling, not yielding to the pressures of public opinion or the surrounding culture. Highlighting key themes such as guarding, proclaiming, and suffering for the gospel, Stott also considers the historical background and applications for readers today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis revised edition of a classic Bible Speaks Today volume includes updated language and Scripture quotations and a new interior design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn R. W. Stott (1921-2011) has been known worldwide as a preacher, evangelist and communicator of Scripture. For many years he served as rector of All Souls Church in London, where he carried out an effective urban pastoral ministry. A leader among evangelicals in Britain, the United States and around the world, Stott was a principal framer of the landmark Lausanne Covenant (1974). Stott's many books, including \u003ci\u003eBasic Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Cross of Christ\u003c\/i\u003e, have sold millions of copies. In the Bible Speaks Today series, for which he served as New Testament editor, he wrote eight volumes, including \u003ci\u003eThe Message of Acts\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Message of Ephesians\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IVP Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50378947133714,"sku":"9780830824991","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_26bbbf06-bb9f-4ede-b89e-c5f94108feda.jpg?v=1728654422","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-message-of-2-timothy-9780830824991","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}