A Disciple Protects
False teachers will be present, and Paul provides a vivid description of what they look like (3:1-5a). He wanted Timothy to be aware and informed...
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A Disciple Knows the Truth
Paul urged Timothy to take the lead in resisting heresy by warning of the danger and exposing its error (2:14–19). Paul used an illustration to...
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A Disciple is Strong
After appealing for qualities such as courage, willingness to suffer, and faithfulness, Paul borrowed images from daily life to illustrate the traits necessary for effective...
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A Disciple Imitates
Paul urges Timothy to remain faithful to Jesus despite hardship. For Paul, faithfulness requires specific spiritual qualities. Timothy will need courage (reference back to vv....
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A Disciple Knows Joy
Paul doesn’t begin with a sense of urgency to combat the invading heresy as he does in I Timothy. Instead, the apostle opens with a...
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A Lifestyle of Repentance, Confession & Joyous Celebration Even in Disappointment
A Spirit-filled life compels us to live a life of continual repentance and confession of sin. We need to learn how to rejoice in what...
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Built on the Word of God
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True Social Change is the Overflow of the Gospel
If we love the Lord, we will obey Him. If we love the Lord, we will naturally produce fruit. The fruit of the Spirit is...
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Expect Opposition
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Building “The Wall”
In order to fulfill God’s will in our lives, it requires preparation, planning, hard work, wisdom, and stewardship. Many times, the Lord will “assign” us...
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How Do We Respond to “Bad News”?
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