EVEN IN A DEVIL MESSED UP WORLD, CHRIST JESUS STILL EXPECTS US TO BE CLEAN! (ROM.2:1)
PLEASE, DON'T DOUBT WE'RE NECK DEEP IN THE BIBLE PROPHECIED PERILOUS TIMES! [2TIM. 3:1...] (PART THREE)
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Once more,welcome back!
Let's refreshen our minds as we continue from where we stopped!
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.”
(2 Timothy 3:1.)
I told us that when we return, we shall be looking into some practical survival strategies for these yet continuously unfolding perilous, difficult and dangerous days in which we found ourselves, as espoused by the last part of the chapter we're studying. Let's go!
SOME SURVIVAL STRATEGIES TO AVOID BEING TRAPPED BY OUR COMMON ENEMY! [2 TIM.3:10-]
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, (2Ti 3: 10)
Follow Godly Leaders(Vs10-13)
In the vs 10 above, aged Paul specifically set out principles that will help us LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE, if adhered to. Paul didn't introduce them... Christ Jesus did...and He lived "them," the same way Paul is saying he has lived "them," since his encounter with Christ Jesus.
This principle is based on the truth that we become like the people we associate with. If we follow the ungodly, we will become like the ungodly. If we follow the arrogant, we are likely to become arrogant;
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. (1Cor. 15: 33)
And if we follow those who follow Christ Jesus, we are most likely to become like Christ Jesus ourselves(Christlikeness,by virtue of HIS imputed Righteousness in us.)
In this case, Paul uses himself as an example, and says in effect, “Follow me as I follow Christ Jesus.”
These are the marks of the godly people we should follow:
They have nothing to hide. “You know my way of life.”
They teach the truth. “You know my doctrine.”
They practice what they preach(not do as I say.)
“You know my faith, my love and my patience.”
They aren’t afraid of persecution. “You know my sufferings and my persecution.”
Paul’s point to us is this; Find people like this and follow them. Regarding persecution, he points to his own sufferings. In Antioch he was opposed. In Iconium he was almost stoned. In Lystra he was stoned and left for dead. But it does not matter because “everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” What happened to Paul will happen to Timothy sooner or later.
What is happening around the world to Christians in Sudan, parts of China, in Indonesia, in Iran,in Nigeria, in many of the Muslim countries, will happen to those who live in the United States, England,and indeed all Christian countries sooner or later.
NO ONE GETS A FREE PASS THAT ABSOLVES THEM FROM SUFFERING FOR CHRIST JESUS. It may not involve beatings or torture or imprisonment or death; it may involve subtle forms of ridicule, public embarrassment, marginalization, being made the butt of repeated jokes, being passed over for promotion, social rejection, shunning, and being the object of scorn and vicious rumours. That sort of thing happens all too often. When it happens, it is a true form of persecution, even though it leaves no outward scars.
And while it is happening, evil men will grow worse and worse, deceiving others while themselves are being deceived. The world is filled with religious charlatans who want more than your money, they want your soul. Beware of what you buy and who you buy from;
11. Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
12. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
13. But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. (2Ti 3: 11-13)
CONTINUE IN WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED (VS14-15)
This strategy is extremely practical. STAY THE COURSE. Don’t be distracted by clever-sounding religious hucksters(pastors and evangelists,who are really after what you have to offer.)
Don’t believe everyone who knocks at your door. For instance, many campuses aren't what they seemed. (hypothetical please)
They begin by inviting students to Bible studies that seem innocent enough. Soon that Bible study becomes an invitation to a religious system that utilizes high-pressure manipulation to keep everyone in line. What seems so wholesome turns out to be very unhealthy and potentially extremely dangerous. The point is, groups like that can be found everywhere. THE WAY TO RESIST THEM IS TO CONTINUE IN WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN TAUGHT.
Paul then begins to develop the heart of his own survival strategy for the last days. It involves a proper understanding of the Word of God. In verse 14 Paul reminds Timothy that the Word of God gives confidence in days of difficulty. It steadies the soul by giving us the absolute standard for truth. So Timothy is to remember both what he has learned and also who taught him the truth.
CONSIDER YOUR TEACHERS. WHO TAUGHT OR IS TEACHING YOU. PONDER THEIR CHARACTER.
Think of their sacrifice. That will keep you on the “straight and narrow” when you are tempted to turn to one side or the other.
In verse 15 he reminds Timothy of his spiritual heritage: “And how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” This is the doctrine of the sufficiency of Holy Scripture. Notice how Paul puts it. The Bible brings wisdom that leads to salvation that comes to us through Christ Jesus and is received by faith. Said another way: God’s Word saves us. How?
By the words that are written down: “the Holy Scriptures.”
By the Wisdom in the Written Words: “able to make you wise.”
By the Gospel the Words reveal: “wise for salvation.”
By the Faith the Gospel Produces: “through Faith in Christ Jesus.”
EVERYTHING WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOING TO HEAVEN CAN BE FOUND IN THE BIBLE. NOTHING IS MISSING AND NOTHING NEEDS TO BE ADDED.
The Bible is not an encyclopedia that covers every possible topic in the universe, but IT does tell us everything we need to know about the most important thing in the world: How to know God. The truth of the Word of God can save you, forgive you, justify you, sanctify you, purify you, transform you, regenerate you, and one day, IT will take you all the way home to heaven for all eternity. Everything we need to know about life with God can be found in the pages of the Bible. If we had needed to know anything else, God would have told us.
The Bible is complete as IT stands, a finished product that will produce in us a new life, a godly life, a growing life, a fruitful life, a loving life, a Christ-like life, eternal life, the very life of God Himself.
LET THE WORD OF GOD MAKE YOU COMPLETE.
Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep (guard) by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.” (2 Tim. 1:13-14)
The “Sound Words” Paul refers to here include all Scripture, but they refer specifically to the truth of the mystery, that message given by revelation to the Apostle Paul for this present dispensation. Just as God entrusted this message of grace initially to Paul, Paul entrusted it to Timothy, and we are to entrust it to others as well (2 Tim. 2:2). It is vital that we “hold fast” to this truth and “keep” (or guard) it, not in our own power, but by the power of the Holy Spirit.
We need men and women, young people and children, who will take a stand for God’s Word, who will “not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of Paul, His prisoner” but will be willing to “share in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God” (2 Tim. 1:8),
16. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17. That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2Ti 3: 16-17)
May our Almighty God and Father grant us more Grace and Strength to hold fast our Faith even in these trying times, in Christ Jesus' Name Amen !
PLEASE, DON'T DOUBT WE'RE NECK DEEP IN THE BIBLE PROPHECIED PERILOUS TIMES! [2TIM. 3:1...] (PART THREE)
πͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺ
Once more,welcome back!
Let's refreshen our minds as we continue from where we stopped!
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.”
(2 Timothy 3:1.)
I told us that when we return, we shall be looking into some practical survival strategies for these yet continuously unfolding perilous, difficult and dangerous days in which we found ourselves, as espoused by the last part of the chapter we're studying. Let's go!
SOME SURVIVAL STRATEGIES TO AVOID BEING TRAPPED BY OUR COMMON ENEMY! [2 TIM.3:10-]
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, (2Ti 3: 10)
Follow Godly Leaders(Vs10-13)
In the vs 10 above, aged Paul specifically set out principles that will help us LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE, if adhered to. Paul didn't introduce them... Christ Jesus did...and He lived "them," the same way Paul is saying he has lived "them," since his encounter with Christ Jesus.
This principle is based on the truth that we become like the people we associate with. If we follow the ungodly, we will become like the ungodly. If we follow the arrogant, we are likely to become arrogant;
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. (1Cor. 15: 33)
And if we follow those who follow Christ Jesus, we are most likely to become like Christ Jesus ourselves(Christlikeness,by virtue of HIS imputed Righteousness in us.)
In this case, Paul uses himself as an example, and says in effect, “Follow me as I follow Christ Jesus.”
These are the marks of the godly people we should follow:
They have nothing to hide. “You know my way of life.”
They teach the truth. “You know my doctrine.”
They practice what they preach(not do as I say.)
“You know my faith, my love and my patience.”
They aren’t afraid of persecution. “You know my sufferings and my persecution.”
Paul’s point to us is this; Find people like this and follow them. Regarding persecution, he points to his own sufferings. In Antioch he was opposed. In Iconium he was almost stoned. In Lystra he was stoned and left for dead. But it does not matter because “everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” What happened to Paul will happen to Timothy sooner or later.
What is happening around the world to Christians in Sudan, parts of China, in Indonesia, in Iran,in Nigeria, in many of the Muslim countries, will happen to those who live in the United States, England,and indeed all Christian countries sooner or later.
NO ONE GETS A FREE PASS THAT ABSOLVES THEM FROM SUFFERING FOR CHRIST JESUS. It may not involve beatings or torture or imprisonment or death; it may involve subtle forms of ridicule, public embarrassment, marginalization, being made the butt of repeated jokes, being passed over for promotion, social rejection, shunning, and being the object of scorn and vicious rumours. That sort of thing happens all too often. When it happens, it is a true form of persecution, even though it leaves no outward scars.
And while it is happening, evil men will grow worse and worse, deceiving others while themselves are being deceived. The world is filled with religious charlatans who want more than your money, they want your soul. Beware of what you buy and who you buy from;
11. Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
12. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
13. But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. (2Ti 3: 11-13)
CONTINUE IN WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED (VS14-15)
This strategy is extremely practical. STAY THE COURSE. Don’t be distracted by clever-sounding religious hucksters(pastors and evangelists,who are really after what you have to offer.)
Don’t believe everyone who knocks at your door. For instance, many campuses aren't what they seemed. (hypothetical please)
They begin by inviting students to Bible studies that seem innocent enough. Soon that Bible study becomes an invitation to a religious system that utilizes high-pressure manipulation to keep everyone in line. What seems so wholesome turns out to be very unhealthy and potentially extremely dangerous. The point is, groups like that can be found everywhere. THE WAY TO RESIST THEM IS TO CONTINUE IN WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN TAUGHT.
Paul then begins to develop the heart of his own survival strategy for the last days. It involves a proper understanding of the Word of God. In verse 14 Paul reminds Timothy that the Word of God gives confidence in days of difficulty. It steadies the soul by giving us the absolute standard for truth. So Timothy is to remember both what he has learned and also who taught him the truth.
CONSIDER YOUR TEACHERS. WHO TAUGHT OR IS TEACHING YOU. PONDER THEIR CHARACTER.
Think of their sacrifice. That will keep you on the “straight and narrow” when you are tempted to turn to one side or the other.
In verse 15 he reminds Timothy of his spiritual heritage: “And how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” This is the doctrine of the sufficiency of Holy Scripture. Notice how Paul puts it. The Bible brings wisdom that leads to salvation that comes to us through Christ Jesus and is received by faith. Said another way: God’s Word saves us. How?
By the words that are written down: “the Holy Scriptures.”
By the Wisdom in the Written Words: “able to make you wise.”
By the Gospel the Words reveal: “wise for salvation.”
By the Faith the Gospel Produces: “through Faith in Christ Jesus.”
EVERYTHING WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOING TO HEAVEN CAN BE FOUND IN THE BIBLE. NOTHING IS MISSING AND NOTHING NEEDS TO BE ADDED.
The Bible is not an encyclopedia that covers every possible topic in the universe, but IT does tell us everything we need to know about the most important thing in the world: How to know God. The truth of the Word of God can save you, forgive you, justify you, sanctify you, purify you, transform you, regenerate you, and one day, IT will take you all the way home to heaven for all eternity. Everything we need to know about life with God can be found in the pages of the Bible. If we had needed to know anything else, God would have told us.
The Bible is complete as IT stands, a finished product that will produce in us a new life, a godly life, a growing life, a fruitful life, a loving life, a Christ-like life, eternal life, the very life of God Himself.
LET THE WORD OF GOD MAKE YOU COMPLETE.
Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep (guard) by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.” (2 Tim. 1:13-14)
The “Sound Words” Paul refers to here include all Scripture, but they refer specifically to the truth of the mystery, that message given by revelation to the Apostle Paul for this present dispensation. Just as God entrusted this message of grace initially to Paul, Paul entrusted it to Timothy, and we are to entrust it to others as well (2 Tim. 2:2). It is vital that we “hold fast” to this truth and “keep” (or guard) it, not in our own power, but by the power of the Holy Spirit.
We need men and women, young people and children, who will take a stand for God’s Word, who will “not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of Paul, His prisoner” but will be willing to “share in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God” (2 Tim. 1:8),
16. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17. That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2Ti 3: 16-17)
May our Almighty God and Father grant us more Grace and Strength to hold fast our Faith even in these trying times, in Christ Jesus' Name Amen !
EVEN IN A DEVIL MESSED UP WORLD, CHRIST JESUS STILL EXPECTS US TO BE CLEAN! (ROM.2:1)
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PLEASE, DON'T DOUBTπ WE'RE NECK DEEP IN THE BIBLE PROPHECIED PERILOUS TIMES! [2TIM. 3:1...] (PART THREE)
πͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺπͺππͺπͺπͺ
Once more,welcome back!
Let's refreshen our minds as we continue from where we stoppedπ!
“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.”
(2 Timothy 3:1.)
I told us that when we return, we shall be looking into some practical survival strategies for these yet continuously unfolding perilous, difficult and dangerous days in which we found ourselves, as espoused by the last part of the chapter we're studying. Let's go!
SOME SURVIVAL STRATEGIES TO AVOID BEING TRAPPED BY OUR COMMON ENEMY! [2 TIM.3:10-]
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But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, (2Ti 3: 10)
πFollow Godly Leaders(Vs10-13)
In the vs 10 above, aged Paul specifically set out principles that will help us LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE, if adhered to. Paul didn't introduce them... Christ Jesus did...and He lived "them," the same way Paul is saying he has lived "them," since his encounter with Christ Jesus.
This principle is based on the truth that we become like the people we associate with. If we follow the ungodly, we will become like the ungodly. If we follow the arrogant, we are likely to become arrogant;
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. (1Cor. 15: 33)
And if we follow those who follow Christ Jesus, we are most likely to become like Christ Jesus ourselves(Christlikeness,by virtue of HIS imputed Righteousness in us.)
In this case, Paul uses himself as an example, and says in effect, “Follow me as I follow Christ Jesus.”
These are the marks of the godly people we should follow:π
They have nothing to hide. “You know my way of life.”
They teach the truth. “You know my doctrine.”
They practice what they preach(not do as I say.)
“You know my faith, my love and my patience.”
They aren’t afraid of persecution. “You know my sufferings and my persecution.”
Paul’s point to us is this; Find people like this and follow them. Regarding persecution, he points to his own sufferings. In Antioch he was opposed. In Iconium he was almost stoned. In Lystra he was stoned and left for dead. But it does not matter because “everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” What happened to Paul will happen to Timothy sooner or later.
What is happening around the world to Christians in Sudan, parts of China, in Indonesia, in Iran,in Nigeria, in many of the Muslim countries, will happen to those who live in the United States, England,and indeed all Christian countries sooner or later.
NO ONE GETS A FREE PASS THAT ABSOLVES THEM FROM SUFFERING FOR CHRIST JESUS. It may not involve beatings or torture or imprisonment or death; it may involve subtle forms of ridicule, public embarrassment, marginalization, being made the butt of repeated jokes, being passed over for promotion, social rejection, shunning, and being the object of scorn and vicious rumours. That sort of thing happens all too often. When it happens, it is a true form of persecution, even though it leaves no outward scars.
And while it is happening, evil men will grow worse and worse, deceiving others while themselves are being deceived. The world is filled with religious charlatans who want more than your money, they want your soul. Beware of what you buy and who you buy from;
11. Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.
12. Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
13. But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. (2Ti 3: 11-13)
π CONTINUE IN WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED (VS14-15)
This strategy is extremely practical. STAY THE COURSE. Don’t be distracted by clever-sounding religious hucksters(pastors and evangelists,who are really after what you have to offer.)
Don’t believe everyone who knocks at your door. For instance, many campuses aren't what they seemed. (hypothetical please)
They begin by inviting students to Bible studies that seem innocent enough. Soon that Bible study becomes an invitation to a religious system that utilizes high-pressure manipulation to keep everyone in line. What seems so wholesome turns out to be very unhealthy and potentially extremely dangerous. The point is, groups like that can be found everywhere. THE WAY TO RESIST THEM IS TO CONTINUE IN WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN TAUGHT.
Paul then begins to develop the heart of his own survival strategy for the last days. It involves a proper understanding of the Word of God. In verse 14 Paul reminds Timothy that the Word of God gives confidence in days of difficulty. It steadies the soul by giving us the absolute standard for truth. So Timothy is to remember both what he has learned and also who taught him the truth.
CONSIDER YOUR TEACHERS. WHO TAUGHT OR IS TEACHING YOU. PONDER THEIR CHARACTER.
Think of their sacrifice. That will keep you on the “straight and narrow” when you are tempted to turn to one side or the other.
In verse 15 he reminds Timothy of his spiritual heritage: “And how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” This is the doctrine of the sufficiency of Holy Scripture. Notice how Paul puts it. The Bible brings wisdom that leads to salvation that comes to us through Christ Jesus and is received by faith. Said another way: God’s Word saves us. How?
By the words that are written down: “the Holy Scriptures.”
By the Wisdom in the Written Words: “able to make you wise.”
By the Gospel the Words reveal: “wise for salvation.”
By the Faith the Gospel Produces: “through Faith in Christ Jesus.”
EVERYTHING WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOING TO HEAVEN CAN BE FOUND IN THE BIBLE. NOTHING IS MISSING AND NOTHING NEEDS TO BE ADDED.
The Bible is not an encyclopedia that covers every possible topic in the universe, but IT does tell us everything we need to know about the most important thing in the world: How to know God. The truth of the Word of God can save you, forgive you, justify you, sanctify you, purify you, transform you, regenerate you, and one day, IT will take you all the way home to heaven for all eternity. Everything we need to know about life with God can be found in the pages of the Bible. If we had needed to know anything else, God would have told us.
The Bible is complete as IT stands, a finished product that will produce in us a new life, a godly life, a growing life, a fruitful life, a loving life, a Christ-like life, eternal life, the very life of God Himself.
π LET THE WORD OF GOD MAKE YOU COMPLETE.
Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep (guard) by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.” (2 Tim. 1:13-14)
The “Sound Words” Paul refers to here include all Scripture, but they refer specifically to the truth of the mystery, that message given by revelation to the Apostle Paul for this present dispensation. Just as God entrusted this message of grace initially to Paul, Paul entrusted it to Timothy, and we are to entrust it to others as well (2 Tim. 2:2). It is vital that we “hold fast” to this truth and “keep” (or guard) it, not in our own power, but by the power of the Holy Spirit.
We need men and women, young people and children, who will take a stand for God’s Word, who will “not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of Paul, His prisoner” but will be willing to “share in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God” (2 Tim. 1:8),
16. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17. That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. (2Ti 3: 16-17)
May our Almighty God and Father grant us more Grace and Strength to hold fast our Faith even in these trying times, in Christ Jesus' Name Amen ππ!
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