Lessons from Timothy (Page 2)
Saved!
We are saved by God’s purpose and grace, and called to holy service 2 Timothy 1:8-11 “Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in…
No Shame
No shame to walk in the Way Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God – 2 Timothy 1:8 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me…
The Spirit
Don’t let the fire die 2 Timothy 1:5-7 – “I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit…
Completely Adequate
Growing is good! 2 Timothy 3:17 – God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
Being Changed by God’s Book
Do you want to know God and be changed by Him? Interact with His Book. 2 Timothy 3:16 – All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness
Riches, Generosity, and Future Treasures
Balance earthly wealth with generosity, with God in the middle of it all! 1 Timothy 6:17-19 – “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich…
Fight the Good Fight II
Fight the Good fight! 1 Timothy 6:11-12 – But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
The Love of Money
A genuine relationship with God makes a person rich. 1 Timothy 6:6-10 – “But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8 But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful…
The Christian Olympics
Godliness is an eternal win. 1 Timothy 4:7-9 – Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly. “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it.