2 Timothy, pt. 6

Pastor Alan is still taking us through the book of 2 Timothy. One week did not get recorded properly, but I have posted the outline below (for 2 Timothy 2:14-26). The following Sunday took us into 2 Timothy 3. To listen to that message, simply click play on the audio player below. The outline can be found below, with links to Scriptures referenced. Enjoy and be blessed!

2 Timothy 2:14-26: A Study in Contrasts

1. Marks of a Good Teacher (v. 14-15)
   • gives constant reminders (v. 14a)
   • gives direct warnings (v. 14b)
   • is accountable to God (v. 15a)
   • can pass inspections (v. 15b)
   • has nothing to be ashamed of (v. 15c)
   • gives straight direction in truth (v. 15d)
2. Marks of False Teachers (v. 16-18)
   • practice empty chatter (v. 16a)
     • all style, no structure
   • teach and live ungodliness (v. 16b)
   • spread destruction (v. 17)
   • stray away from the truth (v. 18a)
   • undermine people’s faith (v. 18b)
3. A Firm Foundation (v. 19)
   • false teaching gives no foundation (v. 19a)
   • God’s solid foundation has two dynamics (v. 19b)
     • it bears a seal
     • it demands an action
4. Two Types of Lifestyles (v. 20-26)
   • Marks of a Noble Lifestyle
     • cleanses himself of evil behavior (v. 21a)
     • is used of God (v. 21b)
     • pursues righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace (v. 22a)
     • keeps company with true believers (v. 22b)
     • doesn’t engage in controversy and infighting (v. 23)
     • doesn’t lose their cool (v. 24a)
     • kind, competent, patient, correcting (v. 25)
   • Potential Results of a Noble Life (v. 25b-26)

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2 Timothy 3: Two Kinds of People Contrasted

1. What are the Last Days? (v. 1)
   • The period between Christ’s ascension and His return
   • “the days of Noah” – the last of the Last Days
     • 2 Peter 3
     • Jude 18-19
     • 1 Timothy 4:1
   • Described as difficult
   • The Amplified Bible says, “dangerous, troublesome, great stress”
   • The Greek word is the same as translated “violent” in Matthew 8:28, describing demon possessed men.
2. The People of the Last Days (v. 2-4)
   • Paul uses 18 words to describe them.
   • They can be summed up as the:
     • decadent
     • deviant
     • defiant
     • deceitful
     • disobedient
3. The Three Deviant Affections
   • All begin with the phrase “lovers (philos – emotional affection) of…”
     • self
     • money
     • pleasure
4. The Other 15 Vices or Sins
   • Romans 1:18-32
     • boastful
     • arrogant
     • blasphemers
     • disobedient to parents
     • ungrateful
     • unholy
     • unloving
     • irreconcilable
     • slanderers
     • no self-control
     • savage
     • opposed to good
     • treacherous
     • reckless
     • conceited
   • Use this list to examine yourself!
5. The Cloak of Religion (v. 5a)
   • There is only the outward appearance of goodness and religiosity
   • No Holy Spirit
6. How to Respond (v. 5b)
   • Avoid!
7. The Predators (v. 6-9)
   • This is NOT saying that all women are weak-minded!
   • It is saying that there are predators who prey on the weak and vulnerable.
8. Switch Gears! (v. 10-17)
   • What to be and do in the last days:
     • “You, however…”
       • follow sound teaching and teachers (v. 10)
       • have a purpose (v. 10)
       • have faith, patience, love, and endurance (v. 10)
       • accept suffering (v. 11-12)
       • beware of evil people (v. 13)
       • be grounded in Scripture (v. 14-15)
       • accept rebuke/correction (v. 16)
       • be capable of getting equipped (v. 17)
9. Conclusion
   • We should always be in the process of self-examination, confession, and repentance in light of the certain accountability.