The call to Timothy not to lose individuality, not to succumb to the pressure of public opinion, not to adapt to existing moods, but to be firm in your faith and in the pursuit of righteousness fully applies to modern Christians. “The entire letter of the Apostle Paul is imbued with conviction, that God Himself spoke through the mouth of His prophets and apostles and that this unique revelation (whatever it was called - “faith”, “truth”, “good news”, “sound doctrine”) was handed over to the church as a sacred treasure or “good deposit” "John R. W. Stott is active as an evangelist and pastor, administrator and teacher. Since 1975 he has been pastor emeritus of All Souls Church in London. He is currently the President of Christian Influence. D. Stott is well known throughout the world as an excellent speaker and writer. His works include the bestseller The Foundation of Christianity. The publishing house "Mirt" published in Russian his books from the series "The Bible Speaks Today": "Epistle to the Galatians", "Sermon on the Mount", "Acts of the Holy Apostles", "Epistle to the Romans", "Epistle to the Thessalonians", "Epistle to the Ephesians."