The Time Has Come: Paul's Farewell
An apostolic dictation showing Paul composing his final chapter from the cell, knowing death approaches. The solemn charge to preach the word. The announcement that the time of departure has come. The triumphant declaration of fight fought, race finished, faith kept. The poignant requests for Timothy to come quickly, to bring the cloak, to come before winter.
This is vivid retellings.
The charge is the most solemn Paul has ever written. "In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge..." Four witnesses summoned. God. Christ Jesus. His appearing. His kingdom. The weight of eternity presses on every word. "...…
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