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Correcting False Teachers (2 Timothy 2:14-26)
In 2 Timothy 2:14-26, Paul urges Timothy to avoid quarrels, rightly handle God’s word, shun false teaching, and live as a clean vessel useful to God—pursuing righteousness, faith, love, and peace, while gently correcting opponents in hope of their repentance.
A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:1-13)
In 2 Timothy 2:1-13, Paul urges Timothy to be strong in Christ’s grace, faithfully teach others, and endure hardship like a soldier, athlete, or farmer. He emphasizes perseverance in sharing the gospel, noting that God’s word remains unchained despite suffering. Paul highlights the promise of eternal glory for those who endure, underscoring God’s faithfulness even when we are faithless.
Faithful to Sound Doctrine; Faithful to Godly Teachers (2 Timothy 1:13-18)
In 2 Timothy 1:13-18 Paul urges Timothy to hold fast to sound teaching, rely on the Holy Spirit, and not be ashamed of the gospel or Paul’s imprisonment. He notes the desertion of Phygelus and Hermogenes but praises Onesiphorus for his supportive kindness.
No Regrets For My Life (2 Timothy 1:1-12)
2 Timothy 1:1–12 emphasizes Paul’s apostolic calling, Timothy’s sincere faith, the call to rekindle spiritual gifts, reliance on the Spirit’s power, boldness in gospel witness, willingness to suffer for Christ, and confidence in God’s saving grace revealed through Christ who abolished death and entrusted Paul with the gospel.
Introduction to 2 Timothy
Paul’s final letter, written from prison, urges Timothy to remain steadfast in faith and ministry despite opposition and suffering. He reminds him to guard the gospel, rely on God’s grace, and pass on sound teaching to others. Paul emphasizes endurance, warns against false teachers, highlights the inspiration and authority of Scripture, and points to Christ’s return as motivation. It serves as both a pastoral charge and Paul’s personal farewell testimony of faithfulness to the end.
Christians and Government; Christians and Non-Christians (Titus Chapter 3)
Titus 3 emphasizes how Christians should live within society and among unbelievers: submitting to rulers, showing humility and gentleness, avoiding quarrels and foolish disputes, and being devoted to good works. Paul reminds believers of God’s mercy through regeneration and renewal by the Spirit, justification by grace, and their inheritance of eternal life. The chapter also warns against divisive people and stresses meeting urgent needs so that believers live fruitful lives.
Proper Christian Behavior (Titus Chapter 2)
Titus 2 is a guide for Christian living, providing specific instructions for various groups within the church on how to behave in a way that reflects and honors the gospel. The chapter instructs instructs each of the different groups (older men and women, younger men and women, and slaves, how to live lives that honor Christ in response to His great sacrifice and appearance.
Rebuking False Teachers (Titus Chapter 1)
Titus Chapter 1 emphasizes Paul’s mission to proclaim God’s truth leading to godliness, instructs that elders must be blameless, disciplined, and faithful to sound doctrine, and warns against false teachers—especially those teaching for selfish gain—who corrupt households and deny God by their deeds, showing themselves unfit for good works.
Introduction to Titus
Introduction of Paul’s epistle to Titus
The Pursuit of a True Minister – Godliness, not Money! (1 Timothy 6:11-21)
1 Timothy 6:11-21, Paul urges Timothy to pursue godly virtues, fight for the faith, keep God’s command blameless until Christ returns, avoid the snares of wealth, be generous, and guard the truth against false teaching.
False Teachers Love Money (1 Timothy 6:1-10)
1 Timothy 6:1–10 warns against false teachers who promote godliness for financial gain. Paul urges contentment with basic needs and teaches that the love of money leads to temptation, ruin, and departure from the faith.
Disciplining Church Leaders (1 Timothy 5:17-25)
1 Timothy 5:17-25 instructs church leaders to honor faithful elders with respect and fair compensation, especially those who preach and teach. It emphasizes impartial judgment, public rebuke of sin to deter others, and caution in appointing leaders to avoid sharing in their sins. Leaders must maintain personal purity, and Timothy is advised to use wine medicinally. The passage concludes by noting that some sins and good deeds are evident, while others will be revealed in time.