The family church experience
Avoid Quarreling. 2 Timothy 2:14.Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words. It is of no value and only ruins those who listen. Dear Citizens of the New Jerusalem, It seems that the people of Ephesus were facing a challenge in their relationships, one that was caused by unnecessary…
A Secure Hope .2 Timothy 2:11-13.The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with Him; If we endure we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; If we are faithless, He remains faithful – for he cannot deny himself. Dear Saints, Paul makes…
In Chains for the Gospel. 2 Timothy 2:9-10.For which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. Dear Holy Nation, Paul’s attitude towards…
Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing.2 Timothy 2:7-8.Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel. Dear Pilgrims and Sojourners, Often we are taught things that provoke questions in our minds. Paul is aware…
Staying Focused.2 Timothy 2:3-6.Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops.…
Passing on the Faith.2 Timothy 2:1-2.You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Dear Ambassadors of the Risen Lord, The purpose of this letter is…
Alone 2 Timothy 1:15-18.You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, But when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found…
Guard the Deposit. 2 Timothy 1:13-14.Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Paul now urges Timothy to imitate his example and…
Assurance of Perseverance.2 Timothy 1:12.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. Dear People of God, Paul now links his imprisonment and other forms…
Paul’s Calling.2 Timothy 1:10-11.And which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Saviour Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher. Dear Citizens of the New Jerusalem, We continue with the thought from the previous…