The King Eternal. This magnificent expression of praise describes the Sovereign Ruler. Here is how God determines all things without being the author of sin, together with rich observations drawn from God being eternal, immortal, invisible and exclusively wise. Thinking of His Being promotes our communion, love, holiness and service.

A Model Young Believer.

Timothy proves that a third-generation Christian does not have to be third-rate. Here is his background and characteristics, together with the race analogy which kept him in daily prayer and effort. This is the life of 'focus' which we all need, young and old.

The Real Power of Truth. Timothy was not a special delegate, but a prototype pastor in the Bible's pattern for church order. Here is the true aim of the Gospel - to produce holy and dedicated hearts. Here also is the glory of the Gospel, and how Paul's conversion is a pattern for all others

Paul's Personal Admonitions. Having shown that there is much opposition to Gospel work, Paul gives five famous directions for resisting and overcoming this, here explained. On these directions, with God's help, the very survival let alone the spiritual advance of a congregation depends. Here also are the apostle's closing encouragements.

Worship in the Spirit.

The biblical model for worship (so often overturned today) and the vital ingredients to be included in prayers and hymns. Here also is a swift review of our 300-year hymn genre and its towering superiority in doctrine, depth, quality and music over contemporary songs.