Where They Stood 2 Tim 4:14-22
Where They Stood II Tim. 4: 14-22 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At the end of Paul’s second epistle to Timothy, Paul told Timothy where certain men stood in relation to him. Alexander stood against Paul – 2 Tim 4:14-15 – men like Alexander, who stand against men like Paul, are very dangerous. Alexander shipwrecked the faith […]
The End of Paul’s Ministry II Tim. 4: 6-13
The End of Paul’s Ministry II Tim. 4: 6-13 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At the end of Paul’s ministry he addressed his present circumstance, his past accomplishments and his future reward [2 Tim 4:6-8]. Then he asked Timothy to come to him since he was alone with Luke [2 Tim 4:9-12]. He wanted Timothy to bring […]
Timothy’s Charge II Tim. 4:1-5
Timothy’s Charge II Tim. 4: 1-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO As Paul winds down his letter to Timothy, he gives him a final charge before God and the Lord Jesus Christ. To add gravity to his charge, he reminds Timothy that he will face the Lord and be judged for the quality of his work in […]
Continue Thou in the Things II Tim. 3:14-17
Continue Thou in the Things II Tim. 3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul told Timothy to continue in two things: the things that he learned from Paul and the holy scriptures. Timothy continued in: The things he learned from Paul – 2 Tim 3:14 – Timothy was Paul’s son in the faith [1 Tim 1:2]. Paul […]
Perilous Times II Tim. 3:1-5
Perilous Times II Tim. 3:1- 5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Perilous means “full of or involving something that is likely to cause injury, pain, harm, or loss.” So, perilous times are dangerous times. There have always been men like the ones described in verses 2-5. The reason that the last days are perilous is that these […]
Vessels of Honor II Tim. 2:19-23
Vessels of Honor II Tim. 2:19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Vessels of honor are mentioned in 2 Tim 2:20-21. In 2 Tim 2:19-26 we can see the characteristics of these vessels of honor. And we also see that they are contrasted to vessels of dishonor. In a great house vessels of honor are things like Dan […]
Occupations Similar to a Preacher II Tim. 2:1-7
Occupations Similar to a Preacher II Tim. 2:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul instructed Timothy about those things in which he should be occupied. He compared Timothy’s work to four other occupations to illustrate to Timothy how he should conduct himself in the ministry. Each of these occupations takes strength and endurance, so Paul started off […]
True to the Word and Loyal to Paul II Tim. 1:13-18
True to the Word and Loyal to Paul II Tim. 1:13-18. CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul’s exhortation to Timothy in 2 Tim 1:13-18 is that Timothy would remain true to the words Paul had preached and loyal to his friend. True to the Word – Paul told Timothy to: Hold fast – 2 Tim 1:13 – […]
How do you deal with saved people who have unscriptural beliefs?
Meekly but firmly with the Bible [2Tim 2:25-26]. You never know, when you first start to point out a scriptural problem, whether the individual is going to receive the correction or not. To us, it is helpful to mention that his beliefs are unscriptural and to ask if we might show him from the Bible […]