... need to know how God wants us to live and for that we need to turn to the Bible. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training ...

... "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me." In 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Apostle Paul then shares the ...

... the gospel. The root cause of this fear is that many Christians do not study the Bible. Paul admonished Timothy to study the scriptures to show himself approved (2 Timothy 2:15) to be able to defend ...

... only tangible things like buildings, money and possessions? The apostle Paul instructed Timothy to leave a legacy by investing the gospel in faithful men who would be able to pass God's truth on to the ...

... responsibility for building up the local congregation on the shoulders of only one person. The evangelist's role is to preach the word (2 Timothy 4:1-5); the elders oversee (Acts 20:17, 28-32); the deacons ...

... of the world, thus flee from sinful ways (I John 2:15) Avail ourselves to be used by the church (II Timothy 2:2-3; II Timothy 2:15). These among several other noble and good deeds coupled with ...

... them because they were considered anti-social and thus suffered persecution simply because they did not follow the society in doing wrong (2 Timothy 1:1–2:13; 3:10–17, 2 Thes. 1:3-12). In our workplaces, ...

... power. Have nothing to do with such people." (NIV) 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Bible reading: Acts 4:19-20; 23 We live in a perilous world now. Paul cautioned Timothy about the last days and the need for all ...

... Spirit”. The Greek word for quench carries the idea of putting out a flame which makes sense because we know that the Spirit of God is likened to a flame in 2 Timothy 1:6-7 where Paul tells Timothy: “For ...

... so act. The Bible calls it being “without natural affection” (Romans 1:31, 2 Timothy 3:3). More than ever, we need Mother’s Day as a day to not only honor and remember our mothers, but as a day to set ...

... who profess to worship God." (NIV) 1 Timothy 2:9-10 It is appalling that many men have used passages like 1 Timothy 2:9 to brow-beat women and make them feel guilty because of the sins of men. Maybe ...

... is clear, we have been blessed with the responsibility of being the source of the truth to a world that does not know God or His ways (1 Timothy 3:15). So, what are we going to do about it? I believe that ...

... for Christians of every age. Paul told Timothy: “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity” (1 Timothy 4:12 NKJV). As ...

... not give us the spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). His love is unconditional and not based on performance. Also, nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:39). God deserves better than our excuses. ...

... instead use it to help others and to glorify Him. One of my favorite passages regarding money comes from 1 Timothy 6:17-19 which says: "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant ...

... Christians, we must be STRONG in the Lord, grow in knowledge (2 Peter 3:18), pray continuously (I Thessalonians 5:17) and fight the good fight of faith (I Timothy 6:12). We cannot stop the change from ...

... (2 Timothy 3:16). It convicts the self-righteous, calls sinners to repentance, and teaches true holiness. “The word of God is living and active… it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews ...

“All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and teaching in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (NIV) 2 Timothy ...

... today’s world, truth is often treated as subjective, changing to fit personal preferences. But in reality, spiritual absolutes can only be defined by God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16). It is the divine measuring ...

... the strength needed to align our lives with God’s will (Romans 12:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17). True elevation requires perseverance, striving toward the truth, and embracing God’s refining process (Philippians ...