Titus 3 is a call to do whatever is good. Paul says we must "be ready to do whatever is good" (v.1), those who have trusted in God must "be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good" (v.8), and our people must "learn to devote themselves to doing what is good"(v.14). Doing good is explained as being subject and obedient to authorities, not slandering anyone, being peaceable and considerate, and showing humility toward all men. Paul says that we used to be enslaved to foolishness, disobedience, malice, envy, and hate, but when the kindness and love of God saved us in His mercy, we were justified and now have the hope of eternal life through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.

Titus 2 continues with various teachings to different people groups. Older men are to be taught to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love and in endurance. Older women are to be taught to be reverent in their lifestyle, so they can model and train younger women to love , respect, and be in subjection to their husbands. They are also taught to love their children, be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, and to be kind, "so that nobody will malign the word of God". Young men should be taught to be self-controlled, to do only what is good, and to have integrity , sincerity and soundness in their speech. Paul reminds us that we should also teach to all people everywhere that it is the grace of God that teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives , and in doing this God "purifies to Himself a people what are His very own, eager to do what is good". Amen

In Titus 1, Paul reminds us (the elect) that our faith ( a gift of God's grace) and our knowledge of the truth ( illuminated from His Word by His Spirit) leads us into godliness and allows us to rest on the hope of eternal life, which God promised before the beginning of time. Next, Paul gives specific instructions and guidelines for Timothy to appoint men in each town to church leadership with the following rules and requirements: he must be blameless, the husband of one wife, a man whose children believe him and obey, not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain, must be hospitable, loves what is good, self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined, must hold firmly to sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.

2 Timothy 4 Paul continues to urge the preaching of the Word and fully carrying out this ministry given by God. With a clear mind in every situation, Paul says to patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage people with the Word. Paul says there will be crowns for those who remain faithful and work at telling others the Good News, while eagerly awaiting His appearing. We can be encouraged by Paul's description of his delivery from evil attacks, even death, when the Lord stood with him and gave him strength so that he could continue to preach the Good News, knowing that God would soon bring him safely home into His heavenly Kingdom.

2 Timothy 3. Paul continues his warnings of the godlessness that will be seen in the last days (boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient, unholy, without self-control, lovers of Godless pleasure). He says that while evil men will go from bad to worse, we must continue confidently in the faith, learning from the holy scriptures, which is "God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness", and which equips us for every good work that God has called us to walk in.

2 Timothy 2 , Paul's instructs again to "endure hardship" as a soldier of Christ. Paul uses a few analogies, such as pleasing the "commanding officer" and "following the rules" will result in "crowns" , a "share of the crops", and obtaining "eternal glory".
Paul says that if we endure, we will receive these future rewards in a more glorious life (reign) with him forever. But, if we "disown Him", Christ will deny us these future rewards and the potential reign we would have otherwise enjoyed in eternal glory. Paul then warns against quarreling and "Godless chatter", but rather "present yourself to God as one approved", "who correctly handles the Word of truth", and "pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace". To be sure, though, "the Lord knows those who are His", and even "if we are faithless, He will remain faithful" .

In 2 Timothy 1, Paul provides encouragement to Timothy to remain faithful. Like Paul's encouraging words to Timothy, we should remind each other of "your sincere faith.. that now lives in you" and encourage each other to "fan into flames" our gifts from God that come from "a Spirit of power, love and self-discipline". Paul says not to be timid or ashamed to testify about God, who called us to Himself before the beginning of time to save us--"not because of anything we have done, but because of His own purpose and grace". We should share the confidence of Paul, who says "He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day". Paul says we must also keep the "pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ, .. with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us".