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The Gospel Triumphs Through Suffering: 2 Timothy 2:8–10, Part 2
The word of God is not bound by anything. Yet God chooses to use human heralds and their faithful suffering to advance the good news.
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Remember Jesus in All You Do: 2 Timothy 2:8–10, Part 1
Mature Christians are much occupied with Jesus. They do not forget him but remember him hourly and in everything.
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Thinking or Praying the Path to Understanding? 2 Timothy 2:3–7, Part 3
Diligent thinking and God’s gift of understanding are not at odds. They are two sides of the same coin.
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Soldier, Athlete, Farmer — the Power and the Promise: 2 Timothy 2:3–7, Part 2
In 2 Timothy 2, Paul uses three different images to depict the Christian life: soldier, athlete, and farmer. What can we learn from each?
1 year ago
Why Does Paul Take Timothy’s Suffering for Granted? 2 Timothy 2:3–7, Part 1
Why is suffering an essential part of the Christian life? Among other reasons, because Christians are out of step with the world, which leads to conf…
1 year ago
How the Gospel Is Preserved for All Generations: 2 Timothy 2:1–2, Part 2
Each generation needs faithful men to pass on the apostolic teaching that was entrusted to them. By the Spirit’s power, we preserve the truth until C…
1 year ago
How Are We Strengthened by Grace? 2 Timothy 2:1–2, Part 1
The Christian life is lived in the power of grace, which means we look to God to provide everything we need to fulfill his call on our lives.
1 year ago
Is Our Kindness a Condition of God’s Mercy? 2 Timothy 1:15–18, Part 2
Is God’s mercy the foundation of our good works, or is his mercy the reward of our good works?
1 year ago
The Soul-Strengthening Courage of Onesiphorus: 2 Timothy 1:15–18, Part 1
When Paul looked for an example for Timothy, he found Onesiphorus — unashamed, full of service, and refreshing to fellow believers.
1 year ago
Guard the Healthy Words by the Holy Spirit: 2 Timothy 1:13–14
According to Paul, healthy words come from Jesus. They accord with his gospel and redound to his glory. They are worth guarding closely.
1 year ago