The Crucible Chapter 2 Summary And Analysis

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Paul encouraged Timothy himself to face and to endure opposition. To achieve this purpose, Paul evoked the force of memory. (2 Tim. 1:4-5) Paul reminded Timothy to make the effort to rekindle the gift of God in him. (Lecture notes) This might suppose that Timothy's effectiveness was reducing. The gift of Timothy might relate to the laying on of hands by the elders and Paul to acknowledge "Timothy to be one set apart (and appropriately gifted) by God". (Towner, p.159) The gift might be "the Spirit to which Paul refers". (Towner, p.160) The Spirit supplies power, love and self-discipline. (2 Tim. 1:7) “Timothy was in need of recalling and appropriating all that the Holy Spirit makes available to believers." (Towner, p.161) He might be weakened

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