How to Remain Faithful to the Gospel | 2 Timothy 3:14-17
How to Remain in the Gospel - 2 Timothy 3:14-17
1st Timothy – the church every pastor should have.
2nd Timothy – the pastor every church should have.
Timothy is the young pastor leading the church in Ephesus. It is a city that needs a strong church to show the Gospel (Good News of Christ).
Paul uses this letter to remind Timothy of His Calling.
2nd Timothy
· Guard the Gospel ch 1
· Suffer the Gospel ch 2
· Continue in the Gospel ch 3
· Proclaim the Gospel ch 4
Revelation - God revealing Himself to mankind
Inspiration - Holy Spirit inspiring the words of God to the writers of Scripture.
Illumination - Holy Spirit bringing understanding to the readers.
The Word of God is:
Infallible - Scriptures are certain, reliable, trustworthy to what they speak to. Will not mislead.
Inerrant - The Scripture in the original languages is without error, free of mistakes and falsehoods.
Authoritative - the outgrowth of inspiration. As the words of God, it carries His authority. It holds truths and God's revelation of Himself to mankind.
Scripture is Profitable
Teaching
Rebuking
Correcting
Training