Hold on to Sound Doctrine – 2 Timothy 4:3
Hold on to sound doctrine. Don’t fall into the trap of believing what is most appealing. Hold firmly to the truth of Scripture.
2 Timothy
Studies from Paul’s second letter to Timothy
Discharge the Duties of Your Ministry – 2 Timothy 4:5
Paul’s charge to Timothy included discharging the duties of his ministry. This speaks to me as well. Do all that the Lord has given me to do.
Demas: He Loved This World – 2 Timothy 4:10
The story of Demas is a sad one. A traveling companion of Paul who, in the end, turned his back on Paul. Why? Because he loved this world.
Passing On Our Faith To the Next Generation – 2 Timothy 2:2
And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others. 2 Timothy 2:2 NIV As Paul writes this he is likely in prison and awaiting execution. So this letter to Timothy, his protégé, is very personal, preparing Timothy to carry on the ministry after Paul is gone. And his encouragement to Timothy is to be faithful in passing on the spiritual truths that he has heard Paul proclaim during their years together. Especially that he pass them on to those who would in turn …
A Warning Against Quarreling About Words – 2 Timothy 2:14
Quarreling about words seems to be a favorite pastime for some people. But Paul warns us against it. It accomplishes little other than to cause division.
The Promise of Suffering – 2 Timothy 3:12
Persecution is the common experience of all who would live godly lives in Christ. Don’t be discouraged by this promise of suffering. Rejoice in it.
Useful to the Master – 2 Timothy 2:20-21
Do you want to be useful to the Master; to God who has redeemed you? Then you need to do a dump run, getting rid of the garbage in your life.
What I have Entrusted to Him – 2 Timothy 1:12
In what do you trust? Much of what we might trust in will fail. Only what is entrusted into God’s hands can really be secure. Trust him with your life.
No Regrets – 2 Timothy 4:7
When you stand before the Lord, will it be with no regrets? Can you say with Paul that you have fought the good fight, have finished the race and have kept the faith?
Scripture: Inspired by God to Train and Equip – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
The Scripture is given to us by God to train us in the Christian life and to equip us for service in the kingdom of God. But the Bible is only useful to us if we will read it, meditate on what we read, and then put it into practice. Don’t be afraid to wear it out. It’s no good if it’s not used.