2 Timothy 1:1

This letter starts as a typical letter from Paul normally does. He is the author and he states his apostleship. He is an apostle of Christ Jesus and this is by the will of God. As he was on his way to persecute Christians, everyone knew full well his intent and what he had planned to do. However, he was met by Jesus and the things that he now does are not by his own will, but by the will of God. These things that he does are in line with the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus. There is a promise and this promise of life is only fulfilled through Jesus Christ.