Bible Study

1 Timothy 6:11 The Higher Standard 1Tim 6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. I am interested in the three words toward the beginning of that verse: Man of God. Several thoughts just in the introduction. 1. Paul was speaking to a preacher … Continue reading “1 Timothy 6:11 – The Higher Standard (2021) – Bible study”

1Timothy 6:11-12 From Good to Godly Today is Fathers Day, a day to honor men who are not just biological dads, but who are loving, interactive, caring fathers. As with so many of the holidays that we share, Fathers Day was not created specifically by God, but its basis is found in the often-repeated command: … Continue reading “1 Timothy 6:11-12 – From Good to Godly – Bible study”

2Timothy 1:1-2 Last Words The book that we are looking at tonight is unique in two ways. 1. It was the last book written by the Apostle Paul. Paul was in prison when he wrote this letter. He may or may not have gotten out for a period of time. If he did, he did … Continue reading “2 Timothy 1:1-2 – Last Words – Bible study”

For the completion of this message, look at Repairing A Ruined Mind, 1Peter 1:13.

2Timothy 1:6-9 Do you have a big enough purpose? A couple of questions for you this morning. What is your purpose? Why do you live? That would be an interesting question to ask people. Answers would vary, but I am certain some would give the standard answers. 1. Some would say they live to work, … Continue reading “2 Timothy 1:8-9 – Do You Have A Big Enough Purpose – Bible study”

2Timothy 1:12 Certainty Everyone needs at least one sure thing in their life. Unfortunately, life is very uncertain. 1. Jobs come and go. 2. Markets rise and fall. 3. Sad to say but even most families dont seem very sure these days. 4. James tells us that even life itself has no promise of tomorrow. … Continue reading “2 Timothy 1:12 – Certainty – Bible study”

2Timothy 1:13-15 You Are In Danger I want to invite you to listen to several texts this morning for they give to us a warning. 2Tim 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Joh 6:66 From that time many of his disciples went back, and walked … Continue reading “2 Timothy 1:13-15 – You Are in Danger – Bible study”

2 Timothy 2:3 As A Soldier Paul is writing to Timothy. In these verses, he is making a point. The point is that serving Jesus requires discipline and sacrifice. He compares the life of a Christian to that of a soldier. Obedient believers are Christian soldiers. They have a Commander and Chief like a soldier. … Continue reading “2 Timothy 2:3 – As A Solider – Bible study”

2Timothy 2:19 Standing Sure 2Tim 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. I. "Nevertheless" A. That word means that what Paul was about to say was going against the tide of … Continue reading “2Timothy 2:19 – Standing Sure – Bible study”

2 Timothy 3:1, 7 The Without-God Experiments In this section, Paul was writing prophecy. In \#1\, Paul set the time, "in the last days." We are living in the last days. Not only so, but we are living in the last of the last days. In \#7\, Paul made a prediction. 2Tim 3:7 (People will … Continue reading “2 Timothy 3:1, 7 – The Without-God Experiement – Bible study”