2 Timothy 3
An Example from Paul’s Life
Paul offers his own life as an example to Timothy (v. 10). Timothy has seen for himself how Paul has lived, taught and suffered for the sake of the gospel. Now he must also expect to suffer if he truly follows Christ. On his first missionary journey, Paul was expelled from Pisidi …
The Value of The Scriptures
The basis of truth is not only in Paul’s example, but also in the scriptures that we now call the Old Testament. Timothy was brought up to know these scriptures by his Jewish mother and grandmother. He has also learned from Paul, whose teaching and letters will become part of th …
Turn Away from the False
As in his previous letter, Paul warned Timothy about the collapse predicted for the last days (I Tim. 4:1-3). The last days began after Jesus’ resurrection when the Holy Spirit came upon the believers at Pentecost. These last days will continue until Christ’s second coming. In …