To: ALL WHO HAVE EARS TO HEAR
From; GOD THE FATHER, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
HIS SON and Ministered through the HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD, The Helper,
that He may be with you forever. [John 14:16]
Subject: MY WORD
2 Timothy 2:1–7 (The Living Bible)
1 O Timothy, my son, be strong with
the strength Christ Jesus gives you. 2 For you must teach others those things you and many others have heard
me speak about. Teach these great truths to trustworthy men who will, in turn,
pass them on to others. 3 Take your share of suffering as a good
soldier of Jesus Christ, just as I do; 4 and as Christ’s soldier, do
not let yourself become tied up in worldly affairs, for then you cannot satisfy
the one who has enlisted you in his army. 5 Follow the Lord’s rules
for doing his work, just as an athlete either follows the rules or is
disqualified and wins no prize. 6 Work hard like a farmer who gets
paid well if he raises a large crop. 7 Think over these three
illustrations, and may the Lord help you to understand how they apply to you.
2 Timothy 2:8–18 (The Living Bible)8 Don’t ever forget the wonderful fact that Jesus Christ was a man,
born into King David’s family; and that he was God, as shown by the fact that
he rose again from the dead. 9 It is because I have preached these
great truths that I am in trouble here and have been put in jail like a
criminal. But the Word of God is not chained, even though I am. 10 I
am more than willing to suffer if that will bring salvation and eternal glory
in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen. 11 I am comforted by this truth, that when we suffer and die for Christ it
only means that we will begin living with him in heaven. 12 And
if we think that our present service for him is hard, just remember that some
day we are going to sit with him and rule with him. But if we give up when we
suffer, and turn against Christ, then he must turn against us. 13 Even when we are too weak to have any faith
left, he remains faithful to us and will help us, for he cannot disown us who
are part of himself, and he will always carry out his promises to us. 14
Remind your people of these great facts, and command them in the name of the
Lord not to argue over unimportant things. Such arguments are confusing and
useless and even harmful. 15 Work
hard so God can say to you, “Well done.” Be a good workman, one who does
not need to be ashamed when God examines your work. Know what his Word says and
means. 16 Steer clear of
foolish discussions that lead people into the sin of anger with each other.
17 Things will be said that will burn and hurt for a long time to
come. Hymenaeus and Philetus, in their love of argument, are men like that. 18
They have left the path of truth, preaching the lie that the resurrection of
the dead has already occurred; and they have weakened the faith of some who
believe them.
2 Timothy 2:19–26 (NASB95) 19 Nevertheless,
the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of
the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.” 20 Now in a large house
there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware,
and some to honor and some to dishonor. 21 Therefore, if anyone
cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor,
sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. 22 Now
flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and
peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 But
refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. 24
The Lord’s bond-servant must not be
quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, 25
with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may
grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth, 26 and
they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil,
having been held captive by him to do his will.
2 Timothy 3:1–5 (The Living Bible) 1 You may as well know this
too, Timothy, that in the last days it is going to be very difficult to be a
Christian. 2 For people will love only themselves and their money;
they will be proud and boastful, sneering at God, disobedient to their parents,
ungrateful to them, and thoroughly bad. 3 They will be hardheaded
and never give in to others; they will be constant liars and troublemakers and
will think nothing of immorality. They will be rough and cruel, and sneer at
those who try to be good. 4 They will betray their friends; they
will be hotheaded, puffed up with pride, and prefer good times to worshiping
God. 5 They will go to
church, yes, but they won’t really believe anything they hear. Don’t be taken
in by people like that.
[Please
Note: Always Read the Word of God in
Context asking the Holy Spirit of the Living God to give you the
interpretation. 2 Peter 1:16–21 (Williams)
16 For it was not mere
stories of fancy that we followed when we told you of the power and coming of
our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17
For when He received such honor and glory from God the Father, when from the
majestic glory there was borne to Him a voice like this, “This is my Son, my
Beloved, in whom I take delight.” 18 we heard this voice ourselves
borne from heaven while we were with Him on that sacred mountain. 19
So we have the message of the prophets more certainly guaranteed. Please pay attention to this message as to a
lamp that is shining in a dismal place, until the day dawns and the morning
star rises in your hearts; 20 because you recognize this truth above
all else, that no prophecy in Scripture
is to be interpreted by one’s own mind, 21 for no prophecy has
ever yet originated in man’s will, but men who were led by the Holy Spirit
spoke from God.]
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