1. Remembrance. "I have remembrance of thee" (2Ti 1:3). Remembering others at the throne of grace, brings blessing upon ourselves, as well as upon them.
2. Faith. "I have believed" (2Ti 1:12). The man who has believed in Christ, knows it, and can speak accordingly.
3. Committal. "I have committed unto Him" (2Ti 1:12). To trust ourselves to the Lord's keeping is to be safe, sure, and happy.
4. Conflict. "I have fought a good fight" (2Ti 4:7). To fight for right and truth, is to fight a good fight.
5. Completion. "I have finished my course" (2Ti 4:7). To look back and see that what we attempted has been accomplished, brings content.
6. Fidelity. "I have kept the faith" (2Ti 4:7). To be faithful, means the "well done" for a reward.
7. Commission. "Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus" (2Ti 4:12). If we cannot go on an errand of mercy, let us send another in our place.