The title comes from the end of 2 Timothy 4:8. The whole verse is "Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will reward to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing."
This verse is an echo of what Paul has already talked about in 1:8-12. Second Timothy 1:10 explains the appearing of Jesus. His appearance manifest grace, which he gave to believers before the beginning of the world. Paul also mentions "that Day" in 1:12. He tells Timothy that he believes that God will guard what has been entrusted to Paul until the end.
So Paul ends his commands to Timothy by telling him about the crown he will receive when he dies. Paul is not the only one that will receive this crown, everyone who loved the appearance of Christ will also receive this crown. The crown is only giving to those that believe. Jesus is the Savior of the world, and those who believe in Him will be saved. Paul is very upfront about salvation being from eternally past because of His own purpose.
Paul also shows that it those that make it the end. The preceding verses explain that he is about to die. He has finished this course of life believing. He was faithful like a soldier and his reward is this crown. Now, he was saved by God's own pleasure and grace (1:19) but Paul seemingly was actively involved with maintain his salvation. Paul understands that this work is done by grace.
This is a call for us to remain faithful like Paul. Like Paul, we have a crown awaiting us when we see God when we die. Hebrews 12:1-2 tells us to throw off all hindrance and look towards Jesus who is the one will finish our salvation in glorification.
This verse is an echo of what Paul has already talked about in 1:8-12. Second Timothy 1:10 explains the appearing of Jesus. His appearance manifest grace, which he gave to believers before the beginning of the world. Paul also mentions "that Day" in 1:12. He tells Timothy that he believes that God will guard what has been entrusted to Paul until the end.
So Paul ends his commands to Timothy by telling him about the crown he will receive when he dies. Paul is not the only one that will receive this crown, everyone who loved the appearance of Christ will also receive this crown. The crown is only giving to those that believe. Jesus is the Savior of the world, and those who believe in Him will be saved. Paul is very upfront about salvation being from eternally past because of His own purpose.
Paul also shows that it those that make it the end. The preceding verses explain that he is about to die. He has finished this course of life believing. He was faithful like a soldier and his reward is this crown. Now, he was saved by God's own pleasure and grace (1:19) but Paul seemingly was actively involved with maintain his salvation. Paul understands that this work is done by grace.
This is a call for us to remain faithful like Paul. Like Paul, we have a crown awaiting us when we see God when we die. Hebrews 12:1-2 tells us to throw off all hindrance and look towards Jesus who is the one will finish our salvation in glorification.
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