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Contending for the Faith vs. Word Fights: 2 Timothy 2:14–15, Part 1
When it comes to defending the words of the Bible, how do we know when we’ve begun ruining our hearers with quarrels? Pastor John offers five guidelines.
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Saved by Grace, But Not Without War: 2 Timothy 2:8–13
God promises to keep everyone he saves, yet Scripture also mentions conditions Christians must meet in order to get to glory. How do those two truths fit together?
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
If We Are Faithless, He Remains Faithful? 2 Timothy 2:11–13
Does God remain faithful to us even when we are unfaithful to him? John Piper considers the promise that God will never deny himself.
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Election Gives Evangelism Power: 2 Timothy 2:8–10, Part 3
What does the doctrine of election do for evangelism? It puts the omnipotent, unfailing power of God behind the gospel call.
Published on 3 months ago
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.
Published on 3 months 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.
Published on 3 months, 1 week 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.
Published on 3 months, 1 week 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?
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks 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 conflict.
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks 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 Christ returns.
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago