Wednesday Service #59 2 Timothy 2 1-4 By Josh Monday

of you. Thank you, Angela Kelly, Thank you, as Ae Palin eighty four. You kind of get yourself a lot. Second, yeah, I think I read this on Sunday Service. Beginning of the Bible. I did do like I told you, I did do a Biblical cosmology. It's on here you can check it out. Whiskers White, thank you so much, appreciate you. And V Wills, thank you again, brother, appreciate you. And then let me just go ahead and shout out those

from Sunday Service. So we had four comments. V Wills, thank you, he said first Chronicles three, verse seventeen, leaving the comment I love the lineage and details. Thank you for this. Yeah, So if you guys haven't checked out Sunday Service, check it out. It's first Chronicles chapter one through three, and I go over some genealogies and what the most the important aspects of each genealogy. So pretty good episode. So if you could check that out and

leave a comment if you checked it out. So we have Jordan rich Meyer, Whiskers, White v Wills, and nd MP twenty two. Really appreciate you guys for you know, leaving the comments. Like I said, thank you appreciate it. And it was seven on Sunday Service, so I really appreciate that. There was four on or sorry that was seven on Wednesday service, four on Sunday Service. So, like I said, if you haven't checked out Wednesday our Sunday service yet, check it out. Let me know if you

enjoyed it. And so we'll start out with an introduction to Tewod Timothy. So we're already the Tewod Timothy now, which is awesome. Let me just share the screen real quick. And it is rainy here. It's been raining all day. I've been working all day, so been working in the rain. So I work outside so I have to be outside all day, so it was an interesting day. Started pouring pretty good in the afternoon and it was it was not bad though, And right now it's just kind of

slightly drizzling, so nothing crazy. But the power went out at one of my well sides, so that kind of wasn't cool. But it's all right. I had enough water to spare because of all the well or because all the rain, so we're good. So let me just give you a quick introduction to two Timothy. Two Timothy is the final, deeply personal letter to the apostle Paul, written from a Roman prison around sixty a d. Sixty five to sixty seven, shortly before his shortly before his before

his death. Written to his protege Timothy, the epistle serves as a passing of the torch, encouraging him to endure suffering, hold fast to the Gospel, and maintain sound doctrine. Key aspects of two Timothy Paul is in chains, facing execution under Nero and feeling abandoned, making this a last will and testament to his son in the faith, and purpose is to encourage Timothy to remain steadfast in ministry, overcome

fear and combat false teachers. In Ephesus, major themes the necessity of enduring, suffering for the Gospel, the authority of Scripture and two Timothy three sixteen through seventeen, and faithful passing on the Apostolic tradition. Chapter one encouragement to hold to the truth and not be ashamed of the Gospel. Chapter two calls for endurance using metaphors of a soldier, athlete,

and farmer. Chapter three warnings about future apostacy and vital role of scripture, and then chapter four a final charge to preach the Word. In personal updates regarding Paul's impending death, Paul urges Timothy to visit him quickly bring in his personal items, highlighting the emotional and urgent nature of the correspondence. So we'll go ahead and bring up my notes for introduction just to chapter one. Two Timothy one serves as a powerful letter from the apostle Paul to his faithful

apprentice Timothy. Filled with personal memories, heartfelt expressions of faith, and poignant encouragements. This chapter beautifully encapsulates the essence of spiritual mentorship, courage in the face of adversity, and unwavering commitment to the gospel. So let me just go down to my teaching points. It looks different. Okay, cool, let me just go ahead and yeah, let me go ahead

and start. So greeting. So this is two Timothy one Verse one Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, according to the promises of life which is in Christ Jesus to Timothy, a beloved son, grace, mercy and peace from God the Father in Christ, Jesus our Lord. So like I always say, they always start the letters saying, you know, announcing who they are in the top because it's a scroll. So when it comes to them, they don't want to have to open the

whole scroll and look at the bottom. They like to read the scroll from the top down right. So makes sense. Timothy's faith and heritage. Verse three says I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscious, as my forefathers did as without seizing. I remember you in my prayers night and day, greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and

your mother Eunice. And I am persuading, and I am persuading is in you also? Therefore I am persuaded as in you also. Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying of your hands. For God has given us a spirit of fear. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and a sound mind. Okay. So in these verses, Paul identifies himself as an apostle by the will of God, emphasizing

his divine calling. He expresses gratitude for Timothy's sincere faith, which first lived in his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice. So in the New Testament, the Apostle Paul is renowned for his epistle, many of which begin with a distinctive greeting and a section of thanksgiving. These elements are not merely formalities, but serve as a foundational as The foundational components that set the tone for the theological and pastoral

content that follows. Paul's greetings and thanksgivings are rich doctrinal significance and provide insight into his relationship with the recipients of his letters, as well as the understanding God's work in their lives. Greeting. Paul's greeting typically follow conventions of ancient letter writing, but are infused with Christian theology. A standard getting from Paul often includes the phrase grace and peace to you from God, our Father, and the Lord

Jesus Christ. This greeting is significant for several reasons. Grace and peace. The combination of grace Charists and peace Shoalom reflects both Greek and Jewish culture backgrounds, symbolizing the unity of the early Christian community. Grace emphasizes the unmerited favor of God, a central theme in Paul's theology, while peace denounces the wholeness and reconciliation brought about through Christ divine source.

By attributing grace and peace to God, our Father, and Lord Jesus Christ, Paul underscores the divine origin of these blessings duel attribution, and also affirms the deity of Christ and his integral role in the believer's life. Apostolic authority In some letters, Paul asserts his apostolic authority in the greeting Galatians one to one, establishing his credentials and the divine authority behind this message. This is particularly important in

letters addressing doctrinal errors or church discipline. Thanksgiving following the greeting, Paul often includes a section of thanksgiving, expressing gratitude to think to God for the faith and virtues of the recipients the section serves. This section serves several purposes, encouragement affirmation. By thanking God for the believer's faith, love, and hope,

Paul encourages them and affirms their spiritual progress. For instance, in First Thessalonians one two through three, Paul writes, we thank God for all of you, remembering you in our prayers and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. Theological insight that they thanksgiving sections often contain rich theological content, highlighting themes such as election, sanctification,

and the work of the Holy Spirit. In Ephesians one three through fourteen, Paul thanks Paul's thanksgiving expands into doxology, praising God for the spiritual blessings in Christ, including election, redemption, and the sealing of the Holy Spirit. Prayer for inner intercession Thanksgiving is frequently coupled with intercessory prayer, as Paul expresses his ongoing prayers for the recipients spiritual growth and

the understanding. In Philippians one nine through eleven, he prays and that their love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, demonstrating his pastoral concern for the maturity in christ foundational exhortation. The thanksgiving often lays the groundwork for the exhortations and teachings that follow. By first acknowledging the work of God and the believer's lives, Paul establishes a positive report which lends weight in his

subsequent instruction and correction. In summary, Paul's greetings and thanksgivings are integral to his epistles, reflecting his deep theological convictions and pastoral heart. They serve to unify the Christian community, affirm the believer's faith, and prepare the way for the apostolic teaching that follows. So we can learn something from this, you know, because of the way that he speaks. You know, do we tell people grace and peace to you from God,

our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. You know, do we say stuff like that. I don't always say stuff like that, you know, I mean, I don't always have that beautiful way of just speaking, you know, like he does. He has a you know, beautiful introduction. So maybe we can learn something from this and kind of you know, when we greet our fellow Christians, we could say that, and even if we greet someone that's not a Christian, you know, you can you can still greet them with

grace and peace, you know. So no one's gonna dislike that, you know. It's a it's a beautiful way to start out a letter. So all right, so let me go back down and let's see if I have So that'll be six and seven, which we've read so Encouragement to be Bold and two Timothy One six through seven apologist Timothy to fan into flame the gift of God, highlighting the need for active participation in natural spiritual gifts. He reminds Timothy that God has given us spirit not of fear,

but of power, love, and self discipline. Encouragement to be bold. The concept of boldness is a reoccurring theme throughout the Bible, where believers are encouraged to act with courage and confidence in their faith and actions. This boldness is rooted in human strength, but in assurance of God's presence and promises. In the Old Testament, boldness is often linked to trust in God. One of the most prominent examples is Joshua, who is commanded to lead the is Israelites into the

Promised Land. God exhorted him be strong and courageous, do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. This divine encouragement underscores the principle that boldness arises from the assurance of God's guidance and support. The Psalms also reflect this theme, as David frequently expresses confidence in God's protection. In Psalms twenty seven to one, David declares, the Lord is my Light and my salvation, whom I shall fear.

The Lord is the stronghold of my life, whom I shall dread. This rhetorical question highlights the fearlessness that comes from reliance on God and the New Testament, boldness is closely associated with the proclamation of the Gospel. Their early church exemplified this, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles. After being filled with the Holy Spirit, the apostles spoke the Word of God with boldness Acts four thirty one.

This boldness was not merely human courage, but was empowered by the Holy Spirit, enabling them to witness fearlessly even in the face of persecution. The apostle Paul frequently speaks of boldness in his letters. In Ephesian six nineteen through twenty, he requests prayer that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the Gospel for which I am an ambassador in chains, Pray that I may declare it boldly as I ought

to speak here. Boldness is linked to the responsibility of sharing the Gospel message, regardless of personal circumstances. Theological implications. Boldness in the biblical sense is deeply theological, theological, rooted in the believer's relationship with God. It is not a natural disposition, but a spiritual quality that arises from faith. Hebrews four sixteen encourages believers approach the throne of Grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find

grace to help us in our time of need. This confidence or boldness is based on the work of Christ, who provides access to God. Furthermore, two Timothy one point seven reminds believers that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self control. This verse emphasizes that boldness is a gift from God, contrasting with fear, and is characterized by power, love, and discipline.

Practical application for contemporary believers, the call of boldness is a call to live out one's faith openly and courageously. This includes standing firm and biblical truths, sharing the Gospel, and living a life that reflects Christ's teachings. The assurance of God's presence and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit are central to this boldness. In summary, biblical encouragement to be bold is a call to trust in God's promises, rely on the Holy Spirit, and confidently live out one's

faith in all circumstances. This boldness is a testament to the transformative power of the Gospel and the believers secure identity in Christ perfect. So let's go over a brief description of what we just read, and then we'll move on to verse eight and Two Timothy one three through seven is Paul's encouragement to a hesidant Timothy to courageously renew his ministry calling, reminding him that the Holy Spirit

its power, love, and self discipline rather than fear. Paul urges Timothy to fan into flame his spiritual gifts rooted in his sincere faith and legacy, to stand firm against hardship and fear of persecution, keep themes emitting meetings within two Timothy one, three through seven, a legacy of faith. In verses three, three through five, Paul reminds Timothy of its sincere faith, which lived first with his grandmother Lois

and mother Eunice. This serves as a foundation for Timothy's confidence and facing challenges, and then, in verse six, fanning the flame, Paul urges Timothy to rekindle, or fan into the flame, the spiritual gift God gave him through the laying on of hands. This implies that spiritual gifts need active, ongoing effort and cultivation rather than being passive. In verse seven, the spirit of power, love, and self control, not fear, cowardice. God does not produce a spirit of timody. Are timody.

Timody is that it is timidity of timidity or fear, particularly fear of man or death, power, the ability and strength to endure, serve, and face danger in ministry. Love the motivation for service that overcomes fear and focuses on God and others. Self mind or self control, a discipline, sober and stable mind that brings wisdom in difficult times.

The passage serves to remind Timothy and believers that the in dwelling Holy Spirit equips them to be bold in their faith despite external pressures, using their gifts to serve God actively rather than shrinking back in fear. There we go. So let's go ahead and jump into verse eight. Now not ashamed of the gospel. Therefore, do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner.

But share with me and the sufferings of the Gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us what they holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began. Wow, that's interesting, right there, before time even began, so in the beginning, but has now been revealed by the appearing of our savior, Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and

brought life and immorality to light through the Gospel. So I want to point something out real quick. So Paul was a pharisee before, so he knew he knew the Old Testament. Right, So he knew the Old Testament. I mean he probably studied it so much. He probably he knew it so much, you know. And in the Old Testament it says that there's only one and it's talking about God, right, only one savior. Let me find the verse real quick. So it is in Isaiah forty three eleven.

In the Old Testament, God declares himself to be the only savior. Isaiah forty three eleven. Let's look that up real quick. So Isaiah forty three eleven. So the reason why I bring this up is because if Paul is calling what was now revealed by the appearing of our our savior, like everybody's savior, Jesus Christ. So if the reason why I bring that up is because it's like if he's saying that, he's basically declaring Jesus God right there. Okay,

So Isaiah forty three eleven. And like I said, I don't want to get off topic here, but I think it's important when I see stuff like that. He says, I even I am the Lord. He says, I am. He says, I even I am the Yahweh, or I am Yahweh the Lord. Okay, it's capitalized. And besides me there is no savior. I have declared and saved. I have proclaimed, and there was no foreign God among you,

says the Lord that I am God. Okay. So that's very interesting that if in Isaiah, which Paul knows Isaiah right, he knows the Old Testament, he says I it says I even I am the Lord, or even I am Yahweh, and besides me there is no savior. So it would be blasphemy pretty much for for Paul to call Jesus Christ is savior if Yahweh says he's the only savior in Isaiah. So I just wanted to lay that out real quick before we continue. I thought that was interesting and it just kind of came to me right now

as we were reading. So let's go ahead and go back to these notes. I went all the way to the bottom. I can't know why. It's Okay, guys, I want to make sure I'm in the right spot. It's an Timothy. Okay, there you go, all right, so let's continue. Let's go to verse eleven. So I got off track, but I just wanted to share that Verse eleven says to which I was appointed a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of the gentiles. For this reason, I also

suffer these things. Nevertheless, I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to him until that day. So perfect, Let's see what I have on my notes here. It says, call to endure hardship. Timothy is encouraged not to be ashamed of the testimony about the Lord or Paul his prisoner. Verse eight. Paul speaks of the gospel power and his own suffering for it, affirming his confidence in God's ability to guard what has

been entrusted to him. So call to endure hardship. Let's look a little deeper into that. The concept of enduring hardship is a reoccurring theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing the imhortance of perseverance, faith, and reliance on God's strength and the face of trials. This calls to endure. This call to endure is not merely a suggestion, but a directive for believers to remain steadfast than their faith, trusting in

God's ultimate plan and purpose. Biblical foundation. The New Testament provides numerous exhortations to endure hardship, often linking to a spiritual growth and mature and two. Timothy two verse three, the apostle Paul instructs Timothy, join me in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. This metaphor of a soldier highlights the discipline, resilience, and commitment required to withstand

adversity for the sake of the gospel. James one verses two through four further elaborates on the purpose of trials. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Here, James encourages believers to view hardships as opportunities for growth,

leading to spiritual maturity and completeness. Examples from scripture. The Bible is replete with examples of individuals who endure hardship with faith and integrity. Job is perhaps the most well known figure whose account is a testament to unravering faith. Amidst profound self, despite losing his wealth, health, and family, Job remained faithful, ultimately ultimately declaring, though he slay me,

I will hope in him Job thirteen fifteen. The apostle Paul himself is a model for enduring hardship and two Corinthians eleven twenty three through twenty eight. He recounts the numerous trials he faced, including beatings, imprisonment, and shipwrecks. Yet Paul remained steadfast, writing in Philippians four thirteen, I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. This one says gives me strength, but it strengthens me in the

New King James. The theological implications and during hardship is closely tied to the concept of sanctification, the process by which believers are made holy through the work of the Holy Spirit. Romans five three through five states, not only that, but we also rejoice our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance, character and character hope, and hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out his love into our hearts. Through the Holy Spirit whom He

has given us. This passage underscores the transformative power of suffering, which redefines character and strengthens hope. Moreover, enduring hardship is

seen as a participation in the sufferings of Christ. In One Peter four twelve through thirteen, believers are encouraged, Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you, but rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. This identification with Christ's suffering is both a

privilege and source of future glory. Practical application for contemporary believers to call to endure hardship as a reminder to remain faithful in the face of life's challenges. It encourages a reliance on God's strength rather than his own than one's own, as articulated in Isaiah forty thirty one. But those who wait upon the Lord Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles, and they will run and not grow weary. They will walk and

not faint. Prayer community support and immersion in scripture are vital practices for those seeking to endure hardship. Hebrews twelve, verses one through two exhorts believers to run with endurance the race set out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith. By focusing on Christ and as example, believers can find the strength and

encouragement needed to persevere through trials. In summary, the call to endure hardship is an integral aspect of the Christian faith, serving as a means of spiritual growth and a testament to the believer's trust in God's sovereign plan. Okay, so interesting stuff and important. So what do we just go over? Let me just do a detailed description what we just read.

In verses eight through twelve and two Timothy one eight through twelve, the apostle Paul encourages Timothy to courageously endure suffering for the gospel, rather than feeling ashamed of it, rely on God's power rather than his own strength. Paul emphasizes that solution is based on God's grace and purpose, not works, and highlights Christ's victory over death in verse eight. Do not be ashamed, Paul warns Timothy against fear and

embarrassment regarding the Gospel or Paul's imprisonment. Instead, he calls for participation in suffering for the Gospel and powered by God in verses nine through nine and ten nine through ten a Holy Calling. Salvation and calling are grounded in God's grace and purpose, which existed before time began and were revealed through Christ who destroyed death a conviction and

verses eleven, eleven through twelve. Despite suffering as a prisoner, Paul is not ashamed because he knows whom he has believed, Jesus Christ, and is confident in God's ability to guard what he has entrusted to him the Good deposit in verses twelve through fourteen. This refers to the truth of the Gospel, which believers are charged to guard and protect

through the Holy Spirit. This passage encourages believers to remain faithful, bold, and unashamed, focusing on the eternal nature of the Gospel despite current hardships. Okay, so good stuff, good stuff, all right. So now we're going to be reading thirteen through eighteen and in the first chapter, so be loyal to the faith, hold fast the pattern of sound words. This is verse thirteen. Hold fast the powder power powder. 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, kept by the Holy Spirit. Keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in Us. Verse fifteen. This you know that all those in Asia have turned away from me, among whom the Figulus and Hermogenis the Lord grant mercy. Is that hormogonow it's homogeneous, Yes, Hermonogenes, the Lord grant mercy to the household of one as Sporos. This is probably Greek. So that's where I can't read

it again. For we for he often refreshed me. These are names of Greek people. He often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain. But when he arrived in Rome, he sought me out and very zealously and found me. The Lord grant to him that he may find mercy from the Lord in that day. And you know very well how many ways he ministered to me in Ephesus. So thirteen and fourteen hold to sound teaching. Timothy is instructed to hold onto the pattern of sound teaching.

With faith and love in Christ. In verse thirteen and then in verse fourteen, the importance of guarding the good deposit through the Holy Spirit is emphasized. So hold to sound teaching. Let's look a little deeper into that. The concept of holding to sound teaching is a central theme in the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the true and uncorrupted message of the Gospel as delivered

by Jesus Christ and his apostles. This principle is vital for maintaining the integrity of Christian doctrine and ensuring the spiritual health of the church Biblical foundation. The Apostle Paul and his pastorial epistles frequently exhorts believers to cling to sound doctrine, and two Timothy one fourteen Paul instructs Timothy hold on the pattern of sound teaching. You that teaching you have heard from Me, with the faith and love that are in Christ. Jesus guard the treasure entrusted to you,

which the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. Here, Paul emphasizes the necessity of persevering the Apostolic teaching as a precious deposit safeguarded by the Holy Spirit. Similarly, in Titus one nine, Paul outlines the qualifications for church elders, stating he must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. This underscores the role of church leaders in upholding and defending the

truth against false teachings. The importance of sound doctrine. Sound teaching is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it provides a foundation for faith and practice. In One Timothy four to sixteen, Paul advises, pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you. This highlights the Salvitic salvific importance of

adhering to correct doctrine. Secondly, sound teaching protects the church from false doctions and heresies. And two Timothy four three through four, Paul warrens for the time will come when men will not tolerate sound auction, but with itching ears, they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. So they will turn their ears away from the truth

and turn aside to myths. This prophetic warning underscores the tendency of people to deviate from the truth, necessitating vigilance and maintaining doctrinal purity practical applications. Believers are called to be discerning and to test all teachings against the scriptures. In Octs. Seventeen eleven, the Bhreans are are commended for

their diligence. Now the Brians, who are more noble minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness, and examine the scriptures every day to see if their teachings were true. This example serves as a model for Christians to verify teachings through the lens of scripture. Furthermore, the community of faith plays a bider role in upholding

sound teaching. Ephesians four fourteen through fifteen encourages believers to grow in maturity, so that they will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men and their deceitful scheming. Instead of speaking the truth and love, we will and all things grow into Christ himself, who is the head. This passage highlights the collective responsibility of the church to nurture one another in truth and love.

So just oh, never mind, that's Ephesians, so we're good. Challenges to sound teaching. Throughout church history, various challenges is have arisen that threatened sound teaching, including false prophets, cultural pressures,

and philosophical ideologies. The New Testament writers frequently address these issues, urging believers to remain steadfast and Jude one three, the faithful are exhorted to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the Saints, indicating the ongoing battle to preserve doctional purity and conclusion. Holding to sound teaching is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, requiring diligence, discernment, and a commitment to the truth of the Gospel as revealed

in scripture. All right, so see if I have anything else on my teaching points Here examples of faithfulness and desertion Paul in verse fifteen through eighteen, Paul contrasts those who have deserted him with monciphrous monciperus. I guess that's what it is, Wrus who showed great loyalty and service. So all right, So that's cool. That's the end of the chapter. Let me just go over a quick description of what we just read. All right, hold on, I want to make sure I'm in there. There we go,

all right. So two Timothy one thirteen through eighteen charges Timothy to faithfully ground the sound words and the Gospel treasure the good deposit with the Holy Spirit's help. Admits suffering and betrayal. Paul highlights the importance of holding fast to true doctrine in faith and love, contrasting the disloyalty of some with the faithful service of one curphers one cipherus. Key themes and meaning include guard the sound words, and

verses thirteen through fourteen. Timothy is instructed to hold tightly to the pattern of true health, the doctrine the Gospel he learned from Paul. This good deposit the Gospel is a sacred trust meant to be protected from distortion. Role of the Holy Spirit in verse fourteen. This, however, is not done alone, but through the power of the Holy Spirit,

who dwells within believers. Examples of faithfulness versus desertion in verses fifteen through eighteen, Paul mentions those in Asia who deserted him, but commands one Sypherus, who actively sought Paul in prison without shame, represented a model of courageous, selfless service. Context of suffering, the passage emphasizes that holding to the truth may bring suffering, but encouragement is found in the

faithfulness of God and the support of fellow believers. This section serves as a charge for believers to remain steadfast and sound doctrine, and, like one Sipherus, not to be ashamed of the Gospel or its minister, even when it's costly perfect. So that's the end of chapter one two Timothy. Chapter one, let's go over some practical applications that you can use in your life. Nurture your spiritual gifts, Identify and actively develop the gifts God has given you. Seeking

opportunities to those to use them for His glory. Always use Him for his glory. Always don't use them for your yourself. It's not good. Embrace a spirit of boldness, overcome fear by relying on the power, love, and self discipline provided by the Holy Spirit. Next, stand firm in the Gospel. Be prepared to endure hardship for the sake

of the Gospel, trusting in God's faithfulness. So I'll say that right now, like as a as a Christian that goes and debates atheists and secular humanist people like that, you have to be prepared to endure hardship, okay, because especially for the sake of the Gospel, because they'll be souper rude. Some of them will be super rude to you over talk. You tell you you're an idiot for being Christian, and all these different things to try to say to you,

right to get you off track. So it happens. Okay, So in real life, you know, someone might laugh at you like, oh you believe in the Bible? Ha whatever scoffers. You know, it'll happen. So next one is guard sound doctrine. Commit to studying and adhering to biblical teachings, ensuring that your faith is rooted in truth. Exactly we're doing this Bible study so that we're going verse by verse, so

you guys will know. Obviously we're not going to remember everything movement over, because if you ask me what did I teach on one month ago, I'm not going to remember, you know. I'd have to listen to the episode and I'll be able to kind of recap, but excuse me. But still, this is what you do. You continue to build faith and then what so much has it come at you with something that's not true? You have sound doctrine to be able to respond to him or her.

Be a faithful friend is the next one. Support and encourage fellow believers, especially those facing trials, as one Siphrus did for Paul. All right, I have the hiccups. I'm sorry, guys, forgive me. Next, we have additional scriptures that additional scriptures that connect Romans one sixteen. I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for

salvation to everyone who believes. One Corinthians twelve, verses four through seven discusses the variety of spiritual gifts given by the Spirit for the common good, and then Ephesian six ten through eighteen encourages believers to put on the full armor of God to stand firm against spiritual challenges, urges believe, and then Hebrews ten, verses twenty two through twenty five urges believers to hold unswervingly to the hope we profess and to encourage one another. There we go. That's the

end of one Timothy. So we're now we're going to be in two Timothy. Let me just go over a quick introduction two Timothy too. Two Timothy two is a chapter filled with the heartfelt advice from the apostle Paul to his spiritual son Timothy. As a letter written from the confines of prison, Paul's instructions are wise, profound, and often challenging. They guide Timothy on how to be a faithful teacher of God's word, preserving the face of hardship,

and to live a righteous life. Each verse is a gem of wisdom and instruction on church leadership, discipleship, and a call to stand firm in the midst of spiritual warfare. Perfect. So it's going to jump down to my teaching points and let's go ahead and so Secutimathy one. Sorry, guys, I need something to drink. I need to get these

hiccups to stuff, all right, all right? Two Timothy. Verse one, you, therefore, my son, be strong and the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and the teachings that you have heard from me among many witnesses. Commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also you therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No one engaging in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him

as a soldier. And also if anyone completes competes in athletics, he has not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. The hard working farmer must be must first, must be first to partake of the crops. Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. Remember that Jesus Christ of the Seat of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel, for which I suffer trouble as an evil doer, even to the point of chains. But the Word of God is not chained.

Therefore I will endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they may that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with the eternal glory. This is a faithful saying, for if we died with him, we shall also live with him. If we endure, we shall also reign with him. If we deny him, he will also deny us. If we are faithless, he remains faithful, he cannot deny himself. Okay, very very interesting stuff. So

let me just go to so my teaching points. In two Timothy two verse one, You, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, Paul emphasizes the importance of relying on God's grace for strength. So let's look a little deeper into that. Strength in grace refers to the empowerment and fortitude that believers received through the grace of God. It is the divine enablement that allows Christians to live out their faith, endure trials,

and fulfill their God given purposes. This strength is not derived from human effort or merit, but is a gift from God access through faith in Jesus Christ. The Biblical foundation. The concept of strength and grace is rooted in the New Testament, where the apostle Paul frequently emphasized the sufficiency of God's grace for the believer's life and ministry. And two Timothy two, verse one, Paul exhorts Timothy, you, therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in

Christ Jesus. This verse highlights the source of true strength grace found in Christ grace as empowerment. Grace is often understood as unmerited favor, but it also encompasses the power of to live a godly life and Tewo Corinthians twelve, verse nine, Paul recounts the Lord's words to him, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness. Here, grace is depicted as the divine power that sustains and strengthens believers, especially in their weaknesses. Living

by grace. The Christian life is characterized by reliance on God's grace and Galatians two twenty through twenty one, Paul writes, I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer lived, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself up for me. I did not set aside the grace of God. This passage underscores the believers dependence on grace for daily living and

spiritual vitality, grace and trials. Strength and grace is particularly evident during times of trial and suffering. James one two through four encourages believers to consider a pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds, which we talked about earlier. Whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know the testing of your faith develops perseverance. The grace of God provides strength needed to endure and grow through such challenges.

Grace in ministry, the empowerment of grace is essential for Christian ministry, and one Timothy fifteen ten Paul encourages But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and his grace to me was not in vain. No I worked harder than all of them, not yet, but the grace of God that was with me. This verse illustrates how grace enables believers to labor effectively in their

callings conclusion. While a conclusion is not provided, the exhortation exploration of strength and grace reveals it its centrality to the Christian experience. It is through grace that believers find the strength to live, endure, and serve according to God's purpose. All right, so let's go ahead and check out the next one. So in verse two, in trusting to faithful men, and the things you have heard me say among many witnesses, and trust to faithful men who will be qualified to

teach others. Also Sewo Timothy two, verse two. The importance of discipleship and passing on sound doctrine. The concept of trusting and trusting to faithful men is rooted in the biblical principle of discipleship and the transmission of sound doctrine

within the Christian community. This idea is prominently highlighted in the New Testament, particularly in the pastoral epistles with the Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of passing on the teachings of the faith to reliable individuals, who can in turn teach others. So the characteristics of faithful men. The term faithful men imply certain qualities and characterists that are essential for those who are to be entrusted with the Gospel.

These individuals are expected to be reliable. They must demonstrate consistency and dependability in their faith and conduct. Reliability ensures the teachings they receive are preserved accurately and passed on without distortion. Number two. Qualified to teach, Faithful men should possess the ability to teach others. This includes a sound understanding of doctrine, the skill to communicate effectively, and the

wisdom to apply biblical truths to various life situations. Committed to the faith, a deep commitment to the Christian faith and its teachings is crucial. This commitment is reflected in their personal lives, their dedication to the church, and their willingness to endure hardships for the sake of the Gospel. So by adhering to this biblical model, the church ensures the continuity of sound doctrine and the effective transmission of

the faith of future generations. The emphasis on faithful men serves as a reminder to the collective responsibility of the Christian community to nurture and equip leaders who can uphold and propagate the teachings of Christ. So, yes, good stuff, good stuff to learn. And there's a lot of teaching points here. Okay, So before we you know, there was thirteen verses there, so there's a lot of stuff to kind of go off of show. So we have a show. So we have two Timothy two verse three, share and

suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. The Christian life involves enduring hardships with the mindset of a soldier. And I know how it was to be a soldier, So I'll see if this is a matches up the definition and context and endurance as a soldier in the Biblical context refers to the steadfast, perseverance and resilience required of believers that they engage in spiritual warfare. So resilience is very important as a soldier because we're taught to

be resilient, and I've carried it onto my life. You know, resilience, it's very, very good. This concept is often illustrated through the metaphor of a soldier, emphasizing discipline, commitment, and the ability to withstand trials and hardships for the sake of

the Gospel. The Apostle Paul frequently uses military imagery to describe the Christian life, highlighting the need for endurance and two Timothy two three through four, Paul exhorts Timothy join me in suffering like a good soldier of Christ Jesus, which we just read. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please

his commanding officer. This is so true that this is something I think I brought up before on the show, that you know, the sergeant major will walk in and you're going to be acting like perfect, you know, the general walker, and you're gonna be acting like a perfect soldier. So God, who's way higher than a general, way higher than the president, way higher than the king of the world. You know, I'm talking about like, you know, King Charles whatever,

you know, way higher than anybody in the military. And God's watching us at all times, and sometimes we mess up, including me. So yeah, it's it's kind of a tough thing. Good thing. God gives us grace because else would probably be destroyed. So it says this passage underscores the necessity for believers to remain focused and undistracted by worldly concerns, dedicating themselves holy to the mission of Christ. Characteristics of endurance, perseverance,

and trials. Endurance as a soldier involves remaining steadfast and the face of adversity, discipline and self control. Like a soldier, a Christian must exercise discipline and self control. One Corinthians nine twenty five through twenty seven illustrates this. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. Therefore, I do not run aimlessly. I do not fight like I am

beating the air. No. I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified. Deep focus on the mission. A soldier's endurance is marked by a singular focus on the mission. Hebrews twelve one through two encourages believers to run with endurance the race set out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith. This focus enables believers to lay aside every hindrance and

sin that entangles. Spiritual armor and warfare of Phesian six Versus ten through eighteen provides a detailed description of the spiritual armor necessary for enduring as a soldier of Christ. Believers are called to put the fulham are of the full armor of God, so that you may make your stand against the devil's schemes. This armor includes the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, Gospel of Peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, which is

the Word of God. Prayers also emphasized as a vital component of the spiritual endurance, and also yeah the Gospel of Peace, sandals Paul the examples of endurance. Paul the apostle ball exemplifies the endurance through his numerous hardships, including imprisonment, beatings, and shipwrecks. Jesus Christ. The ultimate example of endurance is found in Jesus Christ, who endured the cross, despising its shame for the joy set before him Hebrews twelve two.

His endurance serves as both a model and a source of strength for believers. Application for believers endurance as a soldier requires believers to remain vigilant, discipline and committed to their faith. It involves a daily choice to stand for in the face of spiritual opposition. Relying on God's strength

and the support of fellow believers. Through prayer, study of scripture, and active participating in the Body of Christ, believers can cultivate the endurance necessary to fulfill their calling as a soldier of Christ. Amen, I like that, And then man, there's another thing for verse four, avoiding entanglements. No one serving as a soldier entangles himself in the affairs of this life so that he may please the one who

enlisted him. The need to stay focused on our spiritual mission is Let's look a little deeper into avoiding entanglements in the Christian life. The concept of avoiding entanglement is rooted in the call to live a life set apart for God, free from the distractions and snares of the world that can hinder spiritual growth and effectiveness. The Bible provides guidance on how believers can navigate the complexities of life while maintaining their focus on Christ and his purposes.

The spiritual foundation for this our scriptural foundations is found in the apostle Paul and his letters, frequently addressing the need for believers to avoid becoming entangled in worldly affairs, like in two Timothy two verse four, which we just read. This metaphor highlights the importance of single minded devotion to Christ, likening the Christian life to that of a soldier whose primary aim is to please his superior, undistracted by the

concerns of the everyday life. Similarly, in Hebrews twelve, verse one, believers are exhorted to lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set for us. This passage emphasizes the need to shed anything that hinders spiritual progress, whether to be sin or unnecessary burdens in order to pursue the

path God has laid out worldly entanglements. The Bible warns against the dangers of becoming too attached to the things of this world, and First John two fifteen through seventeen, the apostle John cautions, do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life is not from the Father, but from the world. The

world is passing away along with his desires. But whoever does the will of God remains forever. This passage underscores the transient nature of worldly pursuits and the eternal value of doing God's will. This is all good stuff. That's why I'm going over these. The Bible also advises caution in relationships and associations that may lead to spiritual compromise. In two Corinthian six fourteen, Paul instructs do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have

with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness. This directive serves as a warning against forming close bonds with those who do not share the same faith and values, as such relationships can lead to spiritual entanglement and compromise. Practical application avoiding entanglements require discernment and internationally and intentionality

internationally sorry intentionality. Believers are called to live in the world, but not be of the world John seventeen fourteen through sixteen. This involves making choices that reflect a commitment to Christ and his kingdom, such as prioritizing time with God, engaging in fellowship with other believers, and being mindful of the influences that shape one's thoughts and actions. In Philippians four, verse eight, Paul provides a framework for maintaining a pure

and focused mind. Finally, Brothers, whoever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent and praiseworthy, think of those things. By focusing on what is virtuous and praiseworthy, believers can guard their hearts and minds against entanglements that distract from spiritual missions. All great stuff conclusion, While the Bible does not call for complete withdrawal from the world.

It does encourage believers to live with the sense of purpose and clarity, avoiding the entanglements that can impede their walk with God. Through prayer, study of scripture, and reliance on the Holy Spirit, Christians can navigate the challenges of life while remaining steadfast in their devotion to Christ. And then there's little section here It says compete according to the rules. Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not crown unless he competes according to the rules. The

importance of integrity and adherence to God's standards. And then a hard work and farmer, the hardwork and farmers should be the first to receive a share of crops. The value of diligence and patience and spiritual growth. So the concept of the hard work and farmer is a recurring theme in the Bible, symbolizing diligence, perseverance in the wards of labor. This metaphor is used to illustrate spiritual truths and moral lessons, emphasizing the virtues of hard work and

the blessings that come from it. We have a few biblical references on this one Timothy two verse six. The hard working farmers should be the first to receive the share of the crops. This verse highlights the principle of reaping the benefits of one's labor. The apostle Paul uses the metaphor of a farmer to encourage Timothy to be diligent in the ministry, suggesting that just as the farmer's rewarded with the fruits of his labor, so too will

those who work hard on the spiritual endeavors. Proverbs twelve, verse eleven. He who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment. This proverb underscores the importance of hard work and practical rewards. It brings trast the diligent farmer who focuses on cultivating his land with those who pursue unrealistic dreams, emphasizing the wisdom of labor and the folly of idleness. Next, we have Provers twenty verse four. The sluggard does not plow in season.

At harvest time, he looks but finds nothing. This verse serves as the warning against laziness, illustrating the consequences of neglecting one's duties. The hard work and farmer in contrasts diligent and preventing our preparing and sowing, ensuring a bountiful harvest. And then we have James five verse seven. Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious food of the earth, being patient until it

receives their early and late reigns. Here the farmer's patience and trusting God's provision are highlighted. The farmer's reliance on the natural order established by God serves as a model for believers to wait patiently for the fulfillment of God's promises. Moral lessons. The Heartwork and Farmer teaches the value of perseverance and the importance of working diligently in all aspects

of life. It encourages believers to be steadfast in their efforts, whether in their personal or spiritual growth, or in their service to others. The farmer's example reminds Christians that while hard work is essentral, ultimate success and fruitfulness depends on God's blessing. In summary, the image of heartwork and farmer in the Bible serves as a powerful reminder of the

virtues of diligence, patience, and faith. It calls believers to labor faithfully in their spiritual and early endeavors, trusting in God's provision and timing for the harvest perfect. There we go, And then remembering Jesus Christ is verse eight. Remember Jesus Christ raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed

by the Gospel. Keeping Christ's central in our lives and ministry is key, all right, So remembering Jesus Christ is a central theme in the Christian theologist read this whole paragraphic quick and practice, emphasizing the importance of recalling his life, teachings, death, and resurrection. This act of remembrance is not merely a mental exercise, but a spiritual discipline that shapes the believer's

faith and conduct. The New Testament provides numerous exhortations examples of how believers are to remember Christ, underscoring its significance in the Christian life. A few of these examples is one Corinthians eleven twenty four through twenty five. Paul recounts Jesus's words when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, this is my body which is for you. This is the remembrance of Me in the same way. After supper, he took the cup, saying, this cup is

the new covenant in my blood. Do this as often as you drink it in remembrance of me. This sacrament serves as a tangible reminder of Christ's sacrifice and the new covenant established through his blood. Preaching and teaching and two Timothy verse eight, remember Christ, Jesus Christ raised from the dead, descended from David, as proclaimed by the Gospel. And then reflection and personal reflections and meditation. Believers are encouraged to meditate on the person and work of Christ

Hebrews twelve two. Are just Christians to fix their eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith. This involves a continual focus on his example and teachings as a source of encouragement and guidance. We're going to hop back to verses one through thirteen. What did we just read? So second, we'll give you a brief description of what

we just read. Two Timothy two Verses one through thirteen serves as a final exhortation from Paul to Timothy to remain faithful and do her hardships and pass on the gospel, drawing strength from grace rather than self reliance. Paul encourages Timothy to be diligent soldier, athlete, and farmer, emphasizing that suffering for Christ leads to eternal rewards. This passage underscores that while believers might be faithless, God remains faithful, for

he cannot deny himself strength through grace. And verse one, believers are called to be strong and the grace found in Christ Jesus, not through their own power or intellect. And verse two, Timothy is commanded to pass on the teachings he received from Paul to other faithful people, ensuring that continuation of the gospel message. And verses three through seven,

Paul uses three metaphors to illustrate the commitment required. Soldier focus on pleasing the commanding officer, avoiding entanglements with civilian life, and enduring hardship. An athlete competes according to the rules to win the prize, and farmer works hard to enjoy the crops. The gospel focus in verses eight through ten, The core message is remembering Christ Jesus Christ raise from the dead, and enduring all things for the sake of

the elect. And then the trustworthy saying and verses eleven through thirteen, a hymn like structure defining the believer's relationship with Christ. Died with him, he will also live with them, endure, He will also reign with them. Deny him, he will also deny us faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny himself. In summary, this passes calls for steadfastness, suffering and suffering, endurance, and the passing on of sound doctrine. All right, perfect, So let's go ahead and check out

verse verses fourteen through twenty six. Now approved and disapproved workers. Two Timothy two fourteen reminded them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit to the ruin of the hearers. Be diligent to present yourself to approved to God. A worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly divided the word of truth, but shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness, and their message will spread

like cancer. I'm Hymnius and Philitus are of this sort, who have straight away concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already passed, and they overthrow the faith of some. Nevertheless, the solid foundation of God stands. Having this seal. The Lord knows who are uh who the Lord knows who are his. And let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity. But in the Great House is

verse twenty. There are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some honor, some for honor, and some for dishonor. Therefore, if anyone cleanses hisself for the latter, he will be a vessel of honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared, prepared for every good work. Flee also youthful lust, but pursue righteousness, righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, owing

that they generate strife. And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel, but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient and humility, correcting those who are in opposition. If God perhaps will grant them repentance so that they may know the truth, that they may come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, having been taken captive by him, to do his will wow. So in verse fifteen, it says, be diligent to present yourself to prove to God a worker who does not need to

be a shamed rightly dividing the Word of truth. So do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be a shame rightly dividing the Word of truth. The call to accurately teach and live out scripture Handling the Word of truth refers to the careful and accurate interpretation, teaching, and application of the scriptures. This concept is rooted in the Biblical mandate to rightly divide the Word of God, ensuring that

its teachings are understood and conveyed correctly. The phrase is derived from two Timothy two verse fifteen, where the apostle Paul exhorts Timothy make every effort to present yourself supproved of God and the unashamed workman who accurately handles the Word of truth. Obviously, it's a different translation than what we have Biblical context. The responsibility of handling the Word of truth is emphasized throughout the Bible, highlighting the importance

of sound doctrine and the dangers of false teaching. In the Old Testament, the priests and levites were tasked with teaching the law to the people of Israel Deuteronomy thirty three ten Neemiah eighty eight. The New Testament continues this theme, with Jesus himself exemplifying the correct interpretation of scripture Luke twenty four to twenty seven, and the Apostles instruct the early Church in sound doctrine. In Acts two forty two Principles of Handling the Word of Truth, diligence and study.

The Brian Jews were commended for their diligent study of the scriptures to verify the teachings that received Acts seventeen eleven. This principle underscores the necessity for thorough study and understanding of the Bible contextual interpretation. Understanding the historical, cultural, and literary context of Biblical passage is crucial. Misinterpretation often arises from taking verses out of context or ignoring the broader

narrative of Scripture. Number three dependents on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit plays a vital role in guiding believers into all truth. Prayer for reliance on the Spirit is essential for discerning that meaning. The meaning and application of biblical texts John sixteen, Verse thirteen, number four consistently with the whole Council of God. Scripture should be interpreted in

light of the entire Bible biblical canon. This ensures that interpretations aligned with the overarching message of the Bible and do not contradict other passages. Application for Life James one twenty two reminds believers to be doers of the Word, not merely hearers. Proper handling of the Word involves applying its truth to one's life, leading to spiritual growth and maturity. Warnings against mishandling The Bible warns against distorting or mishandling

the Word of truth. False teachers and prophets are condemned for leading others astray with errorness interpretations. Timoth Are second Peter two, Verses one through three. Paul cautions against those who twist the scriptures to their own destruction Tewod Peter three, p. Sixteen, Such as miss such mishandling can result in doctrinal error and spiritual harm. Role of teachers and leaders. Teachers and leaders in the church bear a significant responsibility in handling

the Word of truth. James three one warns against those who teach will be judged more strictly, highlighting the gravity of this task. Leaders are called to equip the saints for ministry through sound teaching Apheesians four eleven through twelve, ensuring that the church is grounded in biblical truth. Conclusion. Handling the Word of truth is a sacred duty that requires diligence, integrity, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. It is essential for the edification of the Church and the

person preservation of sound doctrine. Through careful study and faithful application, believers can grow in their understanding of God's word and live lives that honor Him. And I'll be honest with you, guys, it's not easy to handle the word of truth. You know, to handle the Word of God, it does take a lot of time of studying. Luckily, God blessed me with an experience, you know, podcasting before I even did these studies. You know, I had a I think I've been podcasting

now for five years. I've had a show every single week, you know, every week. I've been very diligent. I've had at least one show a week for the last five years. I've gone on vacations for and I'm not trying to brag or anything. I'm just trying to say, like the Diligence part, I went on vacation for three weeks and I still put out an episode. I just I just did like four or five episodes before I left, and then boom, I put out one episode as I was leaving.

When I was gone, I was in Thailand and they were still showing up. So also for this podcast, I don't want to miss you know, I excuse me. I did go on a vacation, but I still gave you guys, you know, roundtables for you guys to kind of digest what they're where they're coming from. But yeah, it's not easy,

as you guys probably know. It takes time effort. Sometimes I find myself of watching, like right now, I've been studying Young Earth creationism because I have a show on Thursday down in La I got to go do a live show, so I'm that's one of the subjects that I thought of doing. I was like, you know what, I want to do, a Young Earth creation versus Old Earth creation and kind of comparing contrasts. So I'm literally listening to shows all day of different people speaking of

these subjects. One of them will be like an Old Earth creation like Hugh Ross, you know, and then I'll be listening to like Kent Hoven and like his son to kind of get this idea Kent Ham to kind of get his idea. And then I kind of just take all these things and then I, you know, I

bring it to the Word of God. Of what you know, their their their proofs that they have, and I bring it to the Word of God and try to find my own truth, you know, because ultimately it's it's up to us to search out the scriptures, right like the Brians.

So that's kind of what I do. I take all the scriptures from this side, all the scripture from this side, and then I read it and then I find out, you know, what's going on, like what's what's the the overall meaning, what's the what's the reason for people to teach this Old Earth creation versus Young Earth? Or why is this young Earth? Why are they're teaching Young Earth? And you know, there's just I know, not everybody that's important,

not important, but for me, it's very important. It just feels like I be im pulled to do these these different kind of shows that people, you know, maybe don't care about some people do care about it, you know, and it's you know, I mean like people don't normally like want to go and jump on shows and talk about but for me, I feel pulled and I have a desire to do this, you know. So it's it's awesome, but it's a blessing. So let me just go over a brief description of what we just read and two

Timothy two versus fourteen through twenty six. Okay, so let me see did I did I go over? Yeah? I did, I did? Okay, cool, all right. So two Timothy two, fourteen through twenty six instructs believers to avoid worthless divisive arguments.

Something I need to take note of because there's a lot of people that try to argue with me online and I definitely try to avoid it, but when it comes to a debate, they want to argue intensely, right, But anyways, divisive arguments, and this is geared towards in the church, you know, like with your fellow brothers and

sisters in Christ. I don't think so much like, well, you don't want to be like arguing with people that are not Christian, but still you want to divisive like meaning dividing the church right and instead diligently teaching the truth behaving as honorable gentle vessels. See, I could be a gentle vessel, you know, like now I'm you know, I wasn't so much before, Like well, I was still nice to everybody, but like I wasn't able to control

that that passion. Does that make sense? Like when I was debating before, when I first started debating, I had a passion so much so that it was overbearing for the audience or for the people that were listening. So my first debate I had was on biblical cosmology, and I was like literally like it almost sounding like I was too passionate, where the people were like, whoa, I don't even want a fellowship with this guy because he's so passionate, you know, like he's like uh, I was excited.

I was like, oh, oh really, well why is the Bible say this? Then? You know, and this and this and so. So it's something that you have to develop over time being a gentle vessel. Like when I was talking to now, I wasn't probably like I wouldn't call myself a gentle vessel because even when I was debating the last gentleman. Someone was telling me that I sounded like a military like, you know, the way I'm speaking to him. You know, So maybe I gotta work on

becoming more of a gentle vessel and behaving honorable. I'm okay with that, it says. Paul warns that false word warring teaching spreads like gangreen, requiring leaders to flee youthful lust, pursue godly character, and gently correct opponents, hoping for their repentance. So handling the truth in Verses fourteen through fifteen, Paul or just Timothy, to avoid foolish and ignorant disputes that

only bring ruin to listeners. Instead, Timothy is to rightly divide or accurately handle the word of God as a workman approved by God Verses sixteen through eighteen. Avoid false doctrine, godless chatter, and false teachings such as that from Hymenius and Philitus, who claimed the resurrection that our passed, are destructive and act like Ganggreens, spreading infection through the community. The sure Foundation nineteen through twenty one. Despite air, the

solid foundation of God stands. Firm believers are called to be vessels of honor. Sanctified and useful to the Master by cleansing themselves from dishonorable, ungodly influences. The gentle teacher Timothy must flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with other believers. The servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but kind, patient, and able to teach, correcting opponents when gentleness, so that God may grant them

repentance and release them from the snare of the devil. Wow. Practical applications focus on substance, avoid unnecessary arguments, and focus on teaching the core Gospel message. Character matters. A leader's effectiveness is tied to their personal holiness and integrity, desol of honor, gentleness, and correction. Winning people is more important than winning arguments. Wow, I gotta know that correction should

lead to restoration, not destruction. Perseverance in ministry continue to teach and remind people of the truth even when facing opposition. There we go. So we've finished chapter two. Let's look at the practical applications for the chapter. We have Rely on God's grace in times of weakness. Seek strength through prayer and reliance on God's grace. Next, we have invest in others. Identify and mentor faithful individuals who can continue

the work of the Gospel. Stay focused, evaluate your life for distractions that may hinder your spiritual mission, and make necessary adjustments. Next, live with integrity. Commit to living according to God's standards even when it's challenging. So we got one, two, three, four, and five. Persevere and hard work. Approach your spiritual journey with the diligence and patience of a farmer, trusting God

for the harvest. Okay, so perfect. So some additional scriptures that connect Ephesian six ten through eighteen the armor of God, emphasizing the spiritual battle and the need for divine strength. Hebrews twelve, verses one through two encouragement to run the race with endurance, fixing our eyes on Jesus, Philippians three thirteen through fourteen, pressing on toward the goal for the

prize of the heavenly calling. And then one Corinthians nine twenty four through twenty seven the discipline of an athlete in the Christian life. Perfect. So now we'll jump to two Timothy three. Let me just give you a brief description or introduction. Two Timothy three is a chapter of stark contrast that highlights the escalating dangers and deceptions of the last days while underscoring the paramount importance of scripture

and spiritual steadfastness. Apostle Paul, writing to his young proteesy Timothy, offers prophetic insights into the moral decay of the end times, instructs Timothy on how to remain grounded in faith, and emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. All right, let me just see perfect teaching points.

the title is. First one says, but know this that in the last days, perilous times will come, for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving slanderers without self control, brutal despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of Godliness

but denying its power. And from such people turn away, For this is the For this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of guloble women, loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now, as Janice and Jambreez resisted Moses, so do these who resist the truth. Men of corrupt minds disprove concerning the faith, But they will progress no further, for their folly will

be manifest to all as theirs also. Was a lot of information there obviously right, So perilous times. Paul warns Timothy that in the last days, perilous times will come. These times are characterized by a decline in moral and spiritual values. Perilous times is derived from the apostle Paul's writing, specifically in his second epistle to Timothy, every first to periods to significant moral and spiritual decline characterized by widespread

ungodliness and societal upheaval. Soci sociatal upheaval societal sorry, societal upheaval. These times are marked by challenges to the faith and the endurance of believers. The primary scripture reference for perilous times is found in tewod Timothy three, verses one through five. But understand this in the last days. Okay, we already

read it. We don't need to read it again. So that's first Timothy three, verses one through five, which we already went through all those, So let's go over a beef description what we read so are basically a brief description of each one of these. It says characteristics are characteristics of perilous times moral decay. The passage outlines a series of negative traits that will be prevalent, including selflessness, materialism, pride,

and a lack of natural affection. These characteristics indicate a departure from Biblical values and a rejection of divine authority spiritual deception. There is a warning against those who maintain an outward appearance of godliness but lack its true power. This suggests a rise in false teachings and a superficial faith that does not transform lives. Social disruption. They'll behaviors describe led by societal breakdown as traditional family structures and

community bonds are undetermined. Disobedience to parents in a lack of gratitude reflect a broader rebellion against established norms and authority and times contexts. The phrase in the last days situates these perilous times within an eschological framework. While some interpret these as referring to the period immediately preceding Christ's return, others see it as indictive in the entire church age, with increasing intensity as the end approaches implications for believers.

Believers are called to recognize these perilous times and respond appropriately. The exhortation to turn away from these such as such as these implies a need for discernment and separation for corrupt influences. From corrupt influences, Christians are encouraged to hold fastest sound action, live out their faith authentically, and remain steadfast in the face of our position historical and contemporary relevance.

Throughout history, various periods have been identified as perilous times, marked by moral decline and challenges to the Christian faith. In contemporary society, many see parallels in the increasing secularization, moral relativism, relativism, and hostility towards biblical principles. This ongoing relevance calls for a vigilance and a commitment to living out the Gospel in a world that opposes it theological considerations.

The concept of perilous times underscores the reality of spiritual warfare and the need for believers to be equipped with the armor of God. It highlights the importance of the church as a community of support and accountability, where believers can encourage one another to remain faithful amidst trials. While the Bible warns of perilous times, it also offers hope

and assurance of God's sovereignty and ultimate victory. Beevers are reminded that despite the challenges, they are called to be salt and light in the world, reflecting the love and truth of Christ until his return. All right, So, next up characteristics of people. The chapter list traits such as being lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, and unholy sec of Timothy

three two. These behaviors reflect the society turning away from God. So the Bible provides a comprehensive exhortation of human characteristics reflecting both the divine image in which people are created and the fallen nature resulting from sin. These characteristics are depicted through narratives, teachings, and commandments, offering insight into the

nature of humanity from a Biblical perspective. Created in the image of God, human beings are uniquely created in the image of God, which imparts inherently inherit, dignity, and worth. Genesis one twenty seven states so God created man in his own image, in the image of God. He created him male and female. He created them. This divine image endows humans with attributes such as rationality, morality, creativity, and

the capacity for relationships fallen nature. Despite being created in God's image, humanity is married by marred by sin, which affects all aspects of human nature. Romans three twenty three declares for all have sin and fall short of the glory of God. This fallen state is characterized by a propensity towards sin, selflessness, and rebellion against God, as seen in the narrative of Adam, and even disobedience in Genesis three. Moral and ethical capacities. The Bible emphasizes the moral and

ethical dimension of human nature. People are called to live according to God's commandments, reflecting his holiness. Micah six x's eight summarizes his calling. He has shown you, old man, what is good? And what does the Lord Yahweh require of you? Of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Capacity for love and compassion. Love is a central characteristic that the Bible highlights is essential for human nature. Jesus teaches in Matthew

twenty two thirty seven through thirty nine. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment, and the second is like it. Love your neighbor as yourself. Compassion and empathy are extensions of this love, as believers are called to care for the needy and show kindness to others. Intellectual and creative abilities. Humans possess

intellectual and creative abilities that reflect God's own creativity. The Bible acknowledges the value of wisdom and understanding is seen in Proverbs two six. For the Lord gives wisdom for his mouth come knowledge and understanding. These abilities are from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. These abilities enable people to engage in meaningful work, stewardship of creation, and the

pursuit of knowledge. Social and relational nature, the Bible underscores the importance of relationships, both with God and with others. Ecclesiastes four nine through ten highlights the value of companionship. Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor, for if one falls, his companion can lift them up. The communal aspect of human nature is evident for the formation of families, communities, and the Church.

Spiritual capacity. Humans have an innate spiritual capacity and longing for relationship with God. This is evident in the call to worship, call to worship, and the pursuit of spiritual growth. John four twenty four states God is spirit and his worship and his worshippers must worship him in spirit and in truth. The spiritual dimensions of human nature is fulfilled through faith in Jesus Christ and the in dwelling of

the Holy Spirit. The Bible presents a multifaceted view of human characteristics, acknowledging both the divine image and the impact of sin. Through redemption and Christ's believers are called to reflect God's character and live in accordance with His will, embodying the virtues of love, justice, and holiness. All right, and then I think in verse five it talks about

deception and false teaching. Paul cautions against those who have a form of godliness but deny its power, highlighting the danger of false teachings that appear religious but lack true spiritual substance. We'll look into this one real quick, and then we'll go over a brief description of what we read. Deception and false teachings are significant themes in the Bible, warning believers of the dangers posed by misleading doctions and

deceitful individuals. The scriptures emphasize the importance of discernment and adherence to the truth of God's word to guard against these threats. Deception is first introduced in the Bible in the account of Serpents, of the serpent's interaction with Eve in the Garden of Eden. The serpent's cunning words lead to the fall of humanity, illustrating the destructive power of deceit. Throughout the Old Testament, false prophets and deceptive practices are condemned.

In Deuteronomy eighteen twenty through twenty two. God provides a criteria for discerning true prophets from false ones, emphasizing that false prophets who speak presumptuously presumptuously in His name must not be feared. The Prophets frequently warn Israel against false teachers and deceptive practices. Jeremiah twenty three to sixteen cautions, this is what the Lord Yahweh of Hosts says. Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy

to you. They are filling you with false hopes, and they speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Ahweh. Such warnings highlight the persistent threat of deception throughout Israel's history. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ himself warns against false teachings are false prophets and teachers. In Matthew seven to fifteen, he states, beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they

are ravenous wolves. This metaphor underscores the subtly are subtly, and danger of false teachers who appear benign but harbor destructive intentions. And then in Tewo Corinthians eleven thirteen through fifteen, Paul writes, for such men are false apostles, deceitful workers masquerading as apostles of Christ, and no wonder for no wonder for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It's not surprising. Then his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness.

And then in a second Peter two verse one, Peter warns against false teachers. He says, but there are also false teachers among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who brought them, bringing swift destruction on themselves. So discernment and defense. The Bible provides guidance for believers to discern and defend against deception and false teachings.

In First John four to one, believers are instructed, beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone into the world. This called to test the spirits, underscores the need for vigilance and discernment. The apostle Paul in Ephesian six eleven encourage the believers put on the full armor of God. So that you can make so that you can withstand the wiles of the devil. This

and this one says stand against the devil's schemes. This metaphorical armour include truth, rightusness, faith in the Word of God, equipping believers to stand firm and deception. The role of scripture. Scripture is the ultimate standard for truth and primary defense against deception and two Timothy three sixteen through seventeen. Paula firms all scripture is breathed. This is going to be coming up, but it's all right, I'll just read it.

It's a really good verse. All scripture is God breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that the Man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. The sufficiency of scripture equips believers to discern truth from falsehood and to live in accordance with God's will. The Bible consistent.

The Bible's consistent warning against deception and false teaching underscores the importance of vigilance, discernment, and adherence to the truth of God's word. Believers are called to be discerning to test teachings against scripture and to rely on the Holy Spirit for guidiance in order to remain steadfast in their faith. So I'm going to go ahead and give you a

brief description of what we just read. So in two Timothy three one through nine, warns of perilous times in the Last Days driven by people displaying extreme selflessness, selfishness, immortality, are immorality, and hypocrisy. Paul highlights a rise in false teachers who maintain a superficial outward appearance to Godliness while denying its power. Believers are instructed to avoid these individuals, who are described as self lovers, materialistic, and opposed to

the truth. Nature of the Last Days, Paul defines the era between Christ's ascension and return as marked by difficult, savage times characterized by increasing apostasy, the abandonment of truth,

Derailed Profile of deceivers. Detailed profile of deceivers Paul Li's nineteen sinful traits, including being lovers of self, narcissism, lovers of money, materialism and life, lovers of pleasure rather than God, the dangers of false religion the most crucial critical warning in verse five, people holding a form of godliness but denying its power. This reverse to the hypocrites within the church who appear righteous but lack the transformative power of

the Holy Spirit. Avoid hypocritical influence. Paul instructs Timothy to turn away from such people who are described as manipulative, deceptive, and ultimately doomed to fail. Like like Janice and Jambreez Jambreez timeless application. These verses are not just prophetic, but a timeless guide for identifying false teaching and maintaining personal genuine faith and a cultural culture of moral decline. Perfect So now let me jump down to one Timothy three

verses ten through seventeen. Verse ten says, but if you have carefully this is a man of God and the Word of God. That's the title. But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, long suffering, love, and perseverance. Persecutions afflictions which happen to me in Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra. What persecutions I have endured? What persecutions I have endured? And out of them all the

Lord delivered me. Yes, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution, But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse deceiving and being deceived. Well, you must continue in the things which you have learned and have assured of, knowing from whom you have learned from learned them, and that from childhood you have known the holy scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus Verse sixteen.

All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction, and righteousness, that the Man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Very good verse. Okay, So I'm going to dig into that real quick. So the role of scripture. Paul emphasizes the importance of scripture, stating that all scripture is God breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness. So

divine revelation and authority. Scripture holds a central place in the life of the believer. As divinely inspired word of God. It is the primary means through which God has revealed himself to humanity. The Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testament, is considered authoritative and infallible in all matters of faith and practice. As two Timothy three sixteen through

seventeen states all scripture is God breathed. Well, I'll read it off of the It states all scriptures given by inspiration of God or God breathes okay, and is profitable for doction, for reproof, for correction, for instruction, and righteous man, that the Man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. So guidance and instructions. Scripture serves as a guide for living a life that is pleasing to God. It provides moral and ethical instruction, offering wisdom

for daily living. Psalms one nineteen one oh five declares your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. This metaphor illustrates how scripture illuminates the believer's journey, providing clarity and direction in a world often filled with confusion and moral ambiguity. Ambiguity means of sactification. The Word of God plays a crucial role in the sanctification process for believers. Through the study and application of scripture,

Christians are transformed in the likeness of Christ. John seventeen seventeen records Jesus's prayer for his disciples, sanctify them by the truth. Your word is truth. The transformative prayer of scripture is evident, as it convicts, corrects, and encourages believers to grow in holiness. Scripture is the foundation upon which Christian doctrine is built. It contains the essential truths of the faith, including the nature of God, the work of Christ,

and the means of salvation. The Bhorean approach to scripture, as seen in Acts seventeen eleven, exemplifies the importance of examining the scriptures to discern truth. Now, the Bhoreans were more noble minded than the Thessalonians, where they received the message with great eagerness and examine the scriptures every day to see if their teachings were true. Source of comfort and hope in times of trial and suffering, Scripture provides comfort and hope. The promises of God as recorded in

the Bible offer assurance and peace to believers. Romans fifteen four emphasizes this role, for everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of scripture we might have hope. The timeless truths of Scripture reminds believers of God's faithfulness and the hope of eternal life. Tool for evangelism and apologetics. Scripture is a powerful tool for evangelism and defending the faith.

It contains the message of the Gospel, which the power of God for salvation for everyone who believes Romans one sixteen. Believers are called to share this message with others, using scripture to articulate the hope that is within them. One Timothy three point fifteen instructs, but in your heart sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you. The reason for the hope that is in you means of spiritual nourishment. Just as

physical food sustains the body, scripture nourishes the soul. Jesus, quoting Deuteronomy, affirmed this truth in Matthew four to four. But Jesus answered, it is written man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. He's quoting Deuteronomy. There Regular engagement with scripture is essential for spiritual growth and vitality, providing

believers with the sustenance needed to preserve the faith. Instrument of unity, scripture serves as a unifying force within the body of Christ. It provides a common foundation for belief in practice, fostering unity among believers. Ephesians four four through six underscores this unity. There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called the one Hope, when you were called one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all and through

all and in all. Through scripture, the diverse body of Christ is brought together and shared faith and purpose. Okay, so good stuff. So we finished that chapter. So that that's a really good verse though there you can use you know, and you need to understand, is that all scripture, all scripture is given by inspiration of God. Right, so it's all inspired by God. It's profitable for doctrine. So if somebody tries to tell you something that you believe

is against the Bible, then it's profitable for doctrine. You can if you're going to if you're talking to another Christian, then you can kind of obviously have a be a gentle What was that gentle? I can't remember what it was? Be gentle to them? Right for reprove for correction. So you can use scripture to correct people for instruction and righteousness. So obviously all the scriptures are going to have all instruction for righteousness. It says that the Man of God

may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. Right, so you're equipped. If you know all the scriptures, you're going to be equipped for every good work. Right. So all right, So we finished chapter three. Let me go over some practical applications. Discernment, Be vigilant and discerning about the teachings and influence you allow into your life. Test everything against the truth of scripture. Did I go over? Oh?

I don't think I went over. Let me go over A brief description of what we read with chapter with the verses ten through seventeen, Sorry two, Timothy three, ten through seventeen are just believers to preserve in faith, admits increasing persecution, and end time's deception by grounding themselves in

the scriptures. Paul highlights his own endurance as an example and emphasizes that the God breathed word is the ultimate profitable authority for teaching, correction, and equipping believers for all good works. And verses ten through thirteen, following the Apostles example, Paul reminds Timothy that he has observed his teachings, manner of teaching, manner of life, and crucial to the Christian walk.

His persecutions and sufferings. He warns that all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution, while evil men will proceed from bad to worse the power of scripture. Timothy is commanded to continue in the truth he learned, having known the Holy Scripture since childhood, which provided the wisdom necessary for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. The authority and purpose of the Bible inspiration. All scriptures

given by inspiration of God. Literally God breathed, established its divine authority, establishing its divine authority, profitability. It is useful for four specific things. Teaching doctrine, reproof, conviction of sin, correction, rest restoring to righteousness, and instruction in righteousness, training in how to live equipping. The goal is that we that the servant of God may be fully mature, complete, and

thoroughly equip for every good work. This passage acts as the exhortation to rely on the Bible rather than personal experience or false tes teachers, particularly when facing opposition for one's faith. Okay, thank you for allowing me to read that, so we know what was going on there. There's some pretty good nuggets in there. Okay, so practical application we already talked about discernment. The next one is perseverance and faith.

Follow the example of faith believers who have gone before us and during hardships and remaining steadfast in their faith. Next commitment to scripture. Make a daily commitment to read and meditate on the Bible, allowing it to guide your thoughts, actions, and decisions. The next one is guard against pride. Examine your heart for any signs of pride or self centeredness,

and seek to cultivate humility and gratitude. And then, connecting scriptures, we have Matthew twenty four to twelve, where Jesus speaks of the increase of wickedness in the last days, echoing Paul's writings. And then we have first Him at the four verse one. Paul also warned of a future time when some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits.

And then we have Romans twelve verse two, which we talked about before, encourages believers to be transformed by the renewing of their minds, aligning with the call to live according to scripture, and then we have Hebrews four, verse twelve highlights the power and effectiveness of God's word in discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. So let me just take a brief look at it. Oh yeah, we kind of have a lot there. We only have

maybe ten minutes. We'll go over tewod Timothy four real quick, because that way, that way I could finish two Timothy. So let me just start now with two Timothy four, verse one. Preach the word. I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom, preach the word. Be ready in season and out, in and out of season. Be ready in season and out

of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and teaching, for the time will come when they will not endure sound action, but according to their own desires, because they have itching years, they will heap for themselves teachers, but they will turn their ears away from the truth and return aside to fables. Will you, but you be watching in all things, endure afflictions through the work of an evangelists, fulfill your ministry. Okay, so, oh, I don't think I

did an introduction to one Timothy four. I'll do it real quick. I finished verses one through five ready, but tewod Timothy four is a heart of the epistle penned

by Apostle Paul to his dear protege Timothy. This chapter highlights Paul's final charte to Timothy, where he encourages him to steadfastly proclaim the Gospel despite the prophesied time of apostacy that This chapter carries the weight of Paul's anticipation of his impending death and gives a glimpse into the realities of his ministry, marked by loneliness, betrayal, yet sustained

by divine comfort. Okay. So, so Paul begins with the solemn charge to Timothy, emphasizing the importance of preaching the Word in season and out of season. This underscores the necessity of being prepared to share the Gospel at all times. Okay. And then, in verse three Endurance and Ministry, Paul warns of a time when people will not tolerate sound doctrine. He encourages Timothy to endure hardships and remain steadfast in

his ministry. Okay, so we definitely see that right now where people you know, that whole portion of a verse. You see that right now, right where people are. People will not tolerate sound doction. Okay. I mean you see the protest and people that are you know, there's street preachers that are out there that are preaching and people are yelling at them, they're throwing stuff at them, throwing

water at them, spitting at them and all that stuff. Right, and then also there's Christians that won't endure sound doction. There's also you know, I would say Jehovah's Witness, Mormons and other cult like religions, they don't want to endure sound doctrine, you know. So I'm not saying that Jehovah's Witness have everything wrong, but there's there's key elements that they have that is that is wrong. And there's plenty of debates out there if you want to check into that.

So next in verse seven. We haven't got to seven yet, so okay, so let me just give you a brief description of Versus one through FI two. Timothy four to one through five is a solemn charge from Apostle Paul to Timothy to preach God's Word faithfully, regardless of the circumstances or popularity. It emphasizes urgency, sound doction, and enduring hardship, predicting a future shift where people prefer itching ears false

teaching over truth. Key details regarding the meaning of two Timothy one four to one through five solemn charge Paul invokes this is verse one. Paul invokes God and Jesus Christ, the judge of the living and dead, to emphasizing that preaching is a divine accountable duty rather than a casual task. The mandate to preach. Timothy is commanded to preach the Word in all circumstances, in season and out, using patience

and careful instruction. The prediction of apostasy and verses three through four, Paul warns that a time is coming when people refuse sound doction. Instead, they will seek teachers who cater to their own desires, and it's in ears, turning away from truth toward myths, the call to endurance. Despite this, Timothy must remain sober minded, endure suffering, perform the work

of an evangelist, and fully complete his ministry. This is Paul's final urgent appeal to Timothy, highlighting the necessity of gospel truth in the face of coming difficult times. All right, let me just read verse six through eight. For I am already being poured out as a drink offering at the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Finally there is a laid up.

Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will give to me on that day, and not to me only, but also to all who have loved his appearing so well. Paul's reflection of his life. Paul reflects on his life, stating, I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. This serves as a model of faithfulness and dedication for all believers. Okay, okay, yeah,

I don't want to go too much into that. So all right, so let's see, let me see if there's anything else on that verse eight. Yeah, the promise of the crown of righteousness is another thing that a key teaching. Paul speaks of the crown of righteousness that awaits him and all who long for Christ's appearing, highlighting the eternal

reward for those who remain faithful. So the crown of righteous is a term found in the New Testament, specifically the Pauline Epistles, that signifies the eternal reward awaiting those who have lived a life of faithfulness and righteousness in Christ. This concept is deeply rooted in the Christian and hope of eternal life and the ultimate vindication of believers at

the return of Jesus Christ. Okay, so that way you know what that is, and then I will go over a brief description of what we read in verses four through eight. Two Timothy four six through eight is the apostle Paul's final Testament, written from prison shortly before his execution. He reflects on his life as a completed sacrifice to God. Expressing peace rather than fear, Paul declares he has successfully fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith,

anticipating the crown of righteousness awarded by God. Verse six already been poured out as a drink offering, Paul views his impending death not as a tragedy, but as a final, voluntary act of worship to God. This refers to an Old Testament practice where wine is poured over a sacrifice. In numbers twenty eight, verse seven, the time of my departure has come, Paul uses a nautical term implying the loosening of anchors to set sail or a soldier taking

down his tent. It indicates a transition, not an end fought, the good fight finished, the race kept the faith. These athletic and military metaphors summarize a life of faithful, diligent service to Christ despite suffering crown of righteousness. This is the victor's reward, a reward for righteousness, not as a not just a reward for service, but the reward of being made righteous through Christ, not only to me but

also to all who have loved His appearing. This reward is available to all believers who live in anticipation of Christ's return second coming. In short, this passage is a call to believers to live with eternity and mind, finishing their spiritual journey faithfully, just as Paul did. All right, we're gonna read verses nine through twenty two. The abandoned apostle be diligent to come to me quickly, for Demus has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has

departed to Thessanalaika questions for Galatia Titus for Dalmatia. Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me. For ministry and Tykus I have sent to emphasis. Bring the cloak that I left with Capris at Taurus when you come, and the books, especially the parchments. Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works. You also must be aware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words. At my first decree. No one stood

with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. The Lord is faithful. But the Lord stood with me, strengthened me so that the message might be preached fully through me, that all the gentiles might hear. Also I was also I also I was delay labored out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and persevere me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen. Come before winter, greet Prisca and Aquila and the household

of one Cipherus. Erastus stayed in Corinth, but Trumphemous I have left in mild Tis Sick, mild Tis sick, do your utmost come before winter. Eubulist greets you as well as Pudence, Lioness Claudia and all the brethren. The Lord Jesus Christ be with you your spirit, grace be with you. Amen. Okay so. Paul's personal requests and final Greetings. Paul's personal requests in Greetings and two Timothy four ninth through twenty two reveal his humanity, humanity, and the importance of Christian

fellowship and support. So what I have nine through sixteen, and then seventeen through twenty two? Okay so? In two Timothy four nine through sixteen reveals Paul's deep loneliness, abandonment by peers like Demus, and reliance on Timothy's friendship. As he faces execution in Rome. Despite desertion by others, Paul expresses confidence that God will rescue him with his heaven the Kingdom, emphasizing faithfulness and suffering and the need for companionship.

Deep loneliness and need for companionship, Paul urgently requests Timothy to visit, noting that most of his companions have left for ministry, deserting him, or been sent elsewhere, Demus creustions Titus and Taitchit Taitchikus, leaving only Luke. The desertion of Demas. Demus is highlighted for abandoning Paul due to a love, due to a love for this present world, contrasting faithful

service reconciliation with Mark despite a previous sharp disagreement. Paul asked for Mark, noting he is very useful for ministry, showing a spirit of grace and reconciliation. Personal needs, Paul asked for his cloak books and parchments, likely containing scriptures and notes, highlighting his human need for comfort and study materials while imprisoned, opposition and divine support. Paul mentions Alexander the coppersmith who brought great harm but trust the Lord

to judge him. He notes that no one stood with him at his first defense, but states that the Lord stood by me. Hope for the future, Paul expresses firm confidence that even if executed, the Lord will save him from every evil attack and bring him safely into the heavenly Kingdom. Into his heavenly Kingdom, ministry is challenging. Even great leaders face desertion, loneliness, and severe opposition. French which it matters. Paul valued friendship and requested encouragement from Timothy

and Mark. God is the ultimate support when human support fails. And then in two Timothy four seventeen through twenty two concludes Paul's final letter, emphasizing God's faithfulness and the face of abandonment, his purpose in preaching, and the impending martyrdom martyrdom. He's a I can't remember that that word. Hold on real quick, because I don't want to copy martyr martyrdom. The death are suffering of a martyr. So it's martyr Dome. Okay,

I'm sorry, I'm not pronouncing that correct, martyr Dome. Despite being deserted by human allies. During this Paul declares that the Lord stood by him, provided strength and ensured the Gospel was fully proclaimed. Okay, so that's the end. Okay. So I just got to two hours right now. So we did finish chapter four, which is amazing. I can go over just some practical applications real quick. Be ready to shed the gospel. Like Timothy, we should be prepared

to shed the Gospel at all times, regardless of the circumstances. Next, Dan Furman, Sound Doctrine and the World that often rejects biblical truth. We must hold fast to sound doctrine and not be swayed by popular opinion. Persevere through challenges ministry. The Christian life can be in challenging and be called to endure and remain faithful, trusting in God's strength. Focus

on eternal rewards. Keep your eyes on the eternal rewards promised to those who faithfully serve Christ, allowing this hope to motivate and sustain you. Value Christian community. Foster strong relations within the Body of Christ, offering receiving support and encouragement. So there we go, guys. Amazing, we finished two Timothy, so that's good. That way, you know, I can concentrate fully on Titus, and Titus is three chapters, so I'll try to. You know, we'll probably finish Titus next week.

You know, it's only three chapters, so perfect. So we got two Timothy in the books. Amazing. Thank you guys all. If you guys could please comment below, let me know if you liked the study, what you liked about it, and give me a you know, thumbs up, give me a prayer, whatever you want to do with moji. If you could comment on spotify'd really appreciate it. Those are going to listen to this show on my podcast. If you guys could please subscribe to my YouTube, Josh Monday

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Please help us to not be like all the things that I mentioned and two Timothy three, please allow us to not be any of those things, any of those things that I mentioned, Lord, and Tewod Timothy, let me just look it up real quick, Tewod Timothy three, I believe, Yes, allow us to not be lovers of ourselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant. Lord.

Allow us to not be abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful and holy and loving and forgiving, slanderous without self control, brutal without love of good, traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying His power.

glory and I appreciate you in Jesus name. Amen. All right, guys, thank you for tuning in. I really appreciate you. If you like I said, uh, subscribe and and also leave a comment below. You guys have a wonderful week. God bless you and thank you.