540 - Les Feldick Bible Study - Lesson 3 Part 4 Book 45 - II Timothy - Titus - Part 2

https://lesfeldickbiblestudy.com Through the Bible with Les Feldick LESSON 3 * PART 4 * BOOK 45 II Timothy - Titus - Part 2 Now, let’s wind up II Timothy. II Timothy 2:15a "Study ..." Not just a verse or two. You study! Compare Scripture with Scripture. "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, (Not for salvation, but rather for reward. You can literally earn reward by becoming a Bible student.) The more you study, the more skilled you become as Paul pointed out in our last lesson - then we can become teachers of the Word. That takes study. II Timothy 2:15c "...rightly dividing the word of truth." It meant to cut straight. You wouldn’t have much of a building if you didn’t cut your angles straight. If you rightly divide it, there is no problem. You separate it. Then verse 16. Do you realize how much time Paul spends in his letters to warn us against false teachers? Hey, run from it! II Timothy 2:16a II Timothy 2:16b It takes people into Satan’s domain rather than into the Lord’s. Then verse 17: II Timothy 2:17 II Timothy 2:18 Then, verse 19. II Timothy 2:19 "Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his,(consequently, if we are the Lord’s and we claim to know God’s saving grace,) And, Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ (do what?) The Lord used the exact example. If you are a believer, then you have to cut the stuff that pertains to the ungodly world and turn your back on it. Reading on in verse 20. II Timothy 2:20 You have this beautiful millionaire’s home. Sterling silver. Cut glass goblets. A garbage can. Don’t be a garbage can Christian. Now, verse 21. II Timothy 2:21a "If (here’s the condition you are left with. You are a free moral agent as a believer) a man (a believer) therefore purge himself from these,..." In other words, from being a garbage can Christian, and not bringing honor and glory to the Lord. Oh, he still belongs to the household of God, he’s still there, but, he’s not bringing any honor and glory, so Paul says, "If you don’t want to be that – purge yourself!" Don’t ask God to do that. Now, he is talking to believers, because Paul doesn’t talk to the unsaved world. Romans 6:11 "Likewise reckon (that’s something you do in your own mind) ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, (that’s what you are supposed to be) but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:12 Alright, now verse 13, still in Romans 6. Romans 6:13 "Neither (what’s the next word? We are not talking about unbelievers, we are talking about believers. Okay, back to II Timothy. II Timothy 2:21b "...he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work." II Timothy 2:22-23a "Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. II Timothy 2:23b-24 24. And the servant of the Lord (that person who reflects the gold and silver in verse 20, won’t be constantly striving) must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, (again see what the Lord is looking for?) apt to (what?) teach,..." Start a home Bible class. Ask a few people. II Timothy 3:1 Alright, verse 2. II Timothy 3:2 It’s all part and parcel of the end time scenario. II Timothy 3:2b-3a Without natural affection,..." II Timothy 3:7 "Ever learning, (we have a tremendous explosion of secular learning. What is the Truth according to the Word of God? II Timothy 3:8b-9 "...men of corrupt minds, (Does that ring a bell? Oh, we are living in a corrupt time) reprobate concerning the faith. (But, verse 9, Paul says) Paul says: II Timothy 4:1a II Timothy 4:1b Now verse 2, Timothy: II Timothy 4:2 doctrine." When people aren’t concerned about what they believe, they are not in the Lord’s camp. II Timothy 4:3-5a II Timothy 4:5b II Timothy 4:6 Can’t you just hear the heart of the old Apostle? II Timothy 4:7a "I have fought a good fight,..." In the Olympic term that Paul was probably thinking of – I have run a good race! The Marathon runner would never be a true winner if somewhere along the line he took a short cut. See? Then if he can run that full 26 mile marathon, he can truly be exemplified for winning the race. And, that is what Paul says, I have fought a good fight: I have never taken short cuts. II Timothy 4:7b-8 8.Henceforth (because he has run the race. Do you see what Paul is also advocating? Rewards. Rewards! If you are a sports fan and if you have any energy level whatsoever, where would you rather be? I hope! II Timothy 4:8b Be anxious for the Lord’s coming. "Lord come soon!" Now verse 9 Here’s the heart cry of the Apostle. II Timothy 4:9 "Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 10. For Demas (probably one of his other fellow workers) hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica: Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. II Timothy 4:18 #LesFeldick #BibleStudy #Bible