6. OUTLINEIn the first section of the epistle there are some broad foundations, which whilst relating to Timothy personally, also have their application to each believer today. The second section contains a series of figures which are used by the apostle to describe various aspects of christian life and service. In the third part of the letter attention is drawn to the future with its various problems and responsibilities and the final section teaches the importance of faithfulness being maintained to the end. A short salutation and personal note conclude the epistle.I Foundations of the Man of God #2Ti 1:1-181. Personal Foundations-(#2Ti 1:1-8)2. Doctrinal Foundations-(#2Ti 1:9-12)3. Practical Foundations-(#2Ti 1:13-18)II Figures of the Man of God #2Ti 2:1-261. A Child-(#2Ti 2:1-2)2. A Soldier-(#2Ti 2:3-4)3. An Athlete-(#2Ti 2:5)4. A Husbandman-(#2Ti 2:6-7)5. Application of the Metaphors-(#2Ti 2:8-14)6. A Workman-(#2Ti 2:15-18)7. A Vessel-(#2Ti 2:19-21)8. A Servant-(#2Ti 2:22-26)III Future of the Man of God #2Ti 3:1-171. The Future and Its Features-(#2Ti 3:1-5)2. The Future and Its Folly-(#2Ti 3:6-9)3. The Future and Fidelity-(#2Ti 3:10-13)4. The Future and Being Furnished-(#2Ti 3:14-17)IV Faithfulness of the Man of God #2Ti 4:1-181. Faithfulness Toward the Wayward-(#2Ti 4:1-5)2. Faithfulness Toward the Lord-(#2Ti 4:6-8)3. Faithfulness Toward his Fellow Servants-(#2Ti 4:9-16)4. Faithfulness Toward the Unsaved-(#2Ti 4:17-18)V Closing Salutations #2Ti 4:19-22