THEREFORE] will then. BE STRONG] show the strength which is yours as a Christian and as a minister of Christ. 2. The Apostle refers especially to the charge that he had given to Timothy at his ordination in the presence of the presbyters and others who assisted at it. This charge contained a summar... [ Continue Reading ]
EXHORTATIONS TO FLRMNESS, UNCONTENTIOUSNESS, AND PERSEVERANCE 1-26. The duties of God's ministers are, (1) to maintain the faith against assailants and seducers (2 Timothy 2:1; 2 Timothy 2:14; 2 Timothy 2:26), and, (2) to be brave and patient (2 Timothy 2:3; 2 Timothy 2:22).... [ Continue Reading ]
ENDURE HARDNESS] RV 'suffer hardship with me.' A GOOD SOLDIER] The soldier's virtue is to be shown in resisting, (1) the enemies of the faith, (2) all evil; and with this end in view he will not devote himself to other occupations, but observes the rules of his service. God's minister must be like h... [ Continue Reading ]
A FAITHFUL SAYING] 1 Timothy 1:5; 1 Timothy 4:9.... [ Continue Reading ]
HE ABIDETH FAITHFUL] We have been admitted into covenant with Him, and whatever we may do, He will observe the terms of the agreement, whether they bring us good or evil. 14-21. Urgent charge to Timothy to resist the heterodox teaching.... [ Continue Reading ]
RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH] The original word means either cutting a straight path for it, or dealing in a straightforward way with it.... [ Continue Reading ]
THEY] the heterodox teachers. 17, 18. HYMENAEUS] 1 Timothy 1:20. Of PHILETUS nothing more is known. Their heresy may have been an allegorical explanation of the Resurrection as the new life of the soul which had been imparted to it by faith in Christ. The belief that 'the resurrection is past alrea... [ Continue Reading ]
The doctrine of the Resurrection is THE SURE FOUNDATION OF GOD, which stands as a fundamental article of the Christian faith. When the time comes, the Lord will show that HE KNOWETH THEM THAT ARE HIS, who will be those that during their life on earth have, as Christians, departed from iniquity. THIS... [ Continue Reading ]
FLEE.. YOUTHFUL LUSTS] avoid a young man's desires after novelty in teaching. (There is apparently no reference to the desires of the flesh.) Avoid FOOLISH QUESTIONS or speculations WHICH GENDER STRIFE, and pursue a steadfast course of piety with sincere believers, not entering into controversial di... [ Continue Reading ]