It is our duty to use our minds and set them adventuring; but the test must ever be agreement with the teaching of Jesus Christ as the Scriptures present it to us. Oh, Jesus, you mean you believe that story? In the second chapter he turns to another theme, he instructs and exhorts Timothy as to communicating (not authority, or status, or gift, but) truth to others. I am not at liberty of course to leave Christendom, I dare not get out of the great house at all; indeed I cannot (at any rate without becoming an apostate) leave the house of God, however bad its state may be. "The Lord grant unto him that he may find mercy of the Lord in that day." Men will be thankless (acharistos, G884) . That the man of God may be perfect ( 2 Timothy 3:17 ). And then again "the husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits." "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." Therefore it is incumbent for the Christian to look to this gravely, never to be dragged by the fear of breaking unity into accrediting what dishonours the Lord. That is the inevitable way to ruin, for no man can master anything unless he first masters himself. The whole concept of redemption is wrapped up in the Old Testament. And they use the book of Job as their proof text. [4.] The peculiar task confided to the latter was care of doctrine much more than of outward order. The nature of its doctrine was no way likely to command success: (1) it condemns all other religions, some established for ages; (2) it enjoins precepts ungrateful to flesh and blood, the mortifying of the flesh, the love of enemies, and the bearing of the cross; (3) it enforces these seemingly unreasonable precepts by promises seemingly incredible; not good things such as afford complacency to our senses, but such as cannot be obtained till after this life, and presuppose what then seemed impossible, the resurrection; (4) it predicts to its followers what would seem sure to keep most of the world from embracing it, persecutions. Be assured, that if you do not bring the Spirit of God into these matters, perhaps your cloak, perhaps a book, will become a snare to you. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Et tous ceux aussi qui veulent vivre en la crainte de Dieu, Que rien ne luy est advenu que tous fideles ne doyvent aussi attendre. This is a further reason why Timothy should endure hardship and not turn aside from the work God has given him (3-5). Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. It means to follow a person spiritually, not only to understand what he says, but also to carry out his ideas and be the kind of person he wishes us to be. The whole idea is that of thoroughly fitting you as an instrument that God can use. Copyright Statement These files are public domain. In the first part of this chapter 2 Timothy 3:1-8, Paul reminds Timothy of the great apostasy which was to be expected in the church, and states some of the characteristics of it. It is a divine revelation, which we may depend upon as infallibly true. We've just experienced a tremendous demonstration of that in the Los Angeles basin in the last couple of weeks. Men will be savage. And this, I believe, is much to be considered. In the light of this warning from the Saviour, no Christian should be surprised at persecution. This statement does not contradict what Paul said in 2 Timothy 3:9. 13 But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. That's not the kind of promises we really enjoy, is it? These things may be expected in the best times, and under the most favorable circumstances; and it is known that a large part of the history of the world, in its relation to the church, is nothing more than a history of persecution. I've got a file up here that says, Wait for further information. That is, it is not enough that I should walk with the Lord individually, but I must clear myself of association with that which is contrary to His name. The Holy Spirit would make it to be most practical and precious. And that is precisely what Christianity demands that a man should do. "Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." Paul refers to his own experiences to illustrate the truth that the person who whole-heartedly follows God must expect persecution. In these terrible days men would be braggarts and arrogant. But when dying upon the cross, He calls to John to behold His mother. Paul kept back nothing from his hearers, but declared to them the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27), so that if it were not their own fault they might fully know it. "Because ye are not of the world therefore the world hateth you" (John 15:19; Matthew 10:22,38,39). It would all be over, where, you know, the miseries would all be gone.What's the first thing God said to Job? The Jehovah Witnesses seeking to develop their doctrine concerning hell and that it is a place of oblivion, no consciousness, no awareness. THE VALUE OF SCRIPTURE ( 2 Timothy 3:14-17 ). Quite a promise, isn't it? Whatever therefore may be right in certain cases, the assembly of God ought never to be forced to put every case on the same dead level ought never to be bound by any special process, as if it were unalterable. Is it knowledge, or is it life, that we are trying to transmit? You're a pilgrim. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary. There is no occasion for the writings of the philosopher, nor for rabbinical fables, nor popish legends, nor unwritten traditions, to make us perfect men of God, since the scripture answers all these ends and purposes. Storge is the word used especially of family love, the love of child for parent and parent for child. (See notes Matthew 5:10, 11, 12) There was the road from north Asia Minor and from Galatia which came in via Sardis. In it we find the duties, the qualities and the experiences of an apostle. I have many scriptures that I don't understand yet. He lets Timothy know that while he laid this on others, he must look carefully to his own ways. He had fully known his conversation: Thou hast fully know my doctrine, and manner of life; his manner of life was of a piece with his doctrine, and did not contradict it. There is little likelihood that Timothy will be easily led astray by false teaching. Let me remark, that there are comparatively few indeed that receive truth without help of others directly from God. Without natural affection ( 2 Timothy 3:3 ). Persecution and hardships will come, but of two things Paul is sure. And the comfort is that, if prepared to cleave to the will of the Lord alone, we shall have, through His grace, fellowship with the true-hearted. In the days between the Old and the New Testaments many Jewish books were written which expanded the Old Testament stories. All that will live godly So opposite to the spirit and practice of the world is the whole of Christianity, that he who gives himself entirely up to God, making the Holy Scriptures the rule of his words and actions, will be less or more reviled and persecuted. It imagines "the faith" as something to be guarded (see 2 Timothy 1:14), lest it become corrupted or . He was driven from Antioch in Pisidia ( Acts 13:50); he had to flee from Iconium to avoid lynching ( Acts 14:5-6); in Lystra he was stoned and left for dead ( Acts 14:19). God takes care of His people, and ensures them a blessed end. If Timothy would adhere to the truth as he had been taught it, this would arm him against the snares and insinuations of seducers. I can base my beliefs upon what God has said because it is indeed God's word.I have great difficulty with these people who develop doctrines that are contrary to what Jesus said, as though they understand more than Jesus about what's happening in the future. "In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. ", Persecution = The essence of persecution consists in subjecting a person to injury or disadvantage on account of his [beliefs].. Don't expect the world to admire your godly stance. You may be able to deceive people for a while, but ultimately, it's going to catch up, even as it did with Jannes. From childhood he has been guided by the Scriptures, and his faith in those Scriptures gives him assurance in his salvation (14-15). The first is the moral character of the source or channel whence Timothy had derived what he knew. We must remember that the scripture of which Paul is writing is the Old Testament; as yet the New Testament had not come into being. for reproof, for correction ( 2 Timothy 3:16 ), And how often the word of God has brought correction to my course of life. But the apostle at the same time owns, and loves to own, that which another might perhaps despise. Still the man has become crude, blasphemous, ranting and raving, a disgrace to Jesus Christ who said, "By this sign shall men know that you are my disciples, that you love one another" ( John 13:34 ). 10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. They were said to be the two servants who accompanied Balaam when he was disobedient to God ( Numbers 22:22); they were said to have been part of the great mixed multitude who accompanied the children of Israel out of Egypt ( Exodus 12:38); some said that they perished at the crossing of the Red Sea; other stories said that it was Jannes and Jambres who were behind the making of the golden calf and that they perished among those who were killed for that sin ( Exodus 32:28); still other stories said that in the end they became proselytes to Judaism. This present age was altogether evil; and the age to come would be the golden age of God. It has become their God and thus, they are guilty as those in the Old Testament who were worshipping Mammon, who, or rather Molech who was the god of pleasure. There was no longer the freshness of a new thing; and where the heart was not kept up in communion with the Lord, the value of divine things was less felt, if it did not quite fade away. It is beautiful to trace this double working and current of the apostle that is, what is imperishable, above and beyond nature; and, along with this, the utmost value put on everything that he would own in those naturally bound up with him those of either family that feared God. He tells him further to "hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. "That thou hast had good teachers. I reply, it is not always in one way that Satan persecutes the servants of Christ. First and foremost he has an aim in life. E. F. Brown has pointed out the danger of what he calls "intellectual curiosity without moral earnestness." Why does the world hate Christians? 2. It can sometimes have the meaning of loyalty, or true religion. Yes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. Story of Jonah has provoked a lot of problems for people, only because of their concept of God. VERSION, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. Paul said, you know, what kind of a life I've lived. I believe that God intended you to have pleasure, but when it comes before God, it means that it has become your God and it makes a very poor God to worship or serve. And if you align your life with God, you're going to find yourself out of alignment with the world and persecution will come. That the man of God may be perfect,2 Timothy 3:17; 2 Timothy 3:17. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have known And man has prepared a great fish and they powered it with atomic engines. A. M. Chirgwin in The Bible in World Evangelism tells the story of a ward sister in a children's hospital in England. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. Practical Bible study on 2 Timothy 1. shall suffer persecution; it is the will of God, and the appointment of heaven; Christ has foretold it, that so it shall be; and he the head has suffered it himself, and it is necessary that his members should, that they may be conformed unto him; it is the way Christ himself went to glory, and through many tribulations his people must enter the kingdom; and this is the common lot and certain case of all the saints, in one shape or another; for though all do not suffer confiscation of goods, beating, scourging, imprisonment, or a violent death; yet all are more or less afflicted and distressed by wicked men, and are subject to their reproaches and revilings, which are a branch of persecution; and that for professing Christ, and living a godly life in him and under his influence: and since such suffer as Christians, and not as evildoers; and this is the common condition of the people of God, in this world, it should not be thought strange, but be cheerfully endured; to encourage to which is the apostle's view in this passage. This was always the becoming tone; but now it is imperiously necessary, as well as wise and good. Friday evenings, you know, everybody out looking for their weekend companion, incontinent, no sexual restraints. 3:14-17 But as for you, remain loyal to the things which you have learned, and in which your belief has been confirmed, for you know from whom you learned them, and you know that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that will bring you salvation through the faith which is in Christ Jesus. Love of self is the basic sin, from which all others flow. There is the idea of menace and of danger in this word. "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise." [2.] How are we to walk so as to please the Lord when disorder reigns, claiming to be the only true order? They will be inflated with a sense of their own importance. True, he is telling of something which happened later than this, but the wretched story would be the same (Irenaeus: Against Heresies, 1, 13, 3). How is a man to walk in such a state of things as this? 3:1 You must realize this--that in the last days difficult times will set in. The cause of this is the present confusion, and accordingly the apostle brings a picture of it before Timothy's mind. Otherwise this might have seemed to be (what unbelief taunts and stigmatizes it, spite of His sanction) pride of heart and presumption. Or it can mean that a man is so dishonourable that he breaks the terms of the agreement he has made.
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