Study the Word of Truth 2 Tim 2:15-18

Study the Word of Truth 2 Tim 2:15-18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Study the word of truth, study God’s words. Don’t substitute the study of the Bible with books about the Bible or commentaries.  The words of God are the truth Jn 17:17; Ps 119:160.  When you properly study the words...

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Put Them In Remembrance II Tim. 2: 8-14

Put Them In Remembrance II Tim. 2: 8-14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul preached the gospel and endured the suffering that he endured for the elect’s sakes.  When he wrote Timothy, he told him to put those to whom he ministered in remembrance of some things.  Put them in remembrance of:...

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Occupations Similar to a Preacher II Tim. 2:1-7

Occupations Similar to a Preacher II Tim. 2:1-7 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul instructed Timothy about those things in which he should be occupied.  He compared Timothy’s work to four other occupations to illustrate to Timothy how he should conduct himself in the ministry.  Each of these occupations takes strength and...

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My Dearly Beloved Son II Tim. 1:1-12

My Dearly Beloved Son II Tim. 1:1-12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul considered Timothy his son.  Paul didn’t have one.  Their relationship was as close as a father to a son.  When Paul speaks of the faith of Timothy’s mother and grandmother [1:5] it appears that his father wasn’t saved.  So...

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Oppositions of Science 1 Tim. 6:20-21

Oppositions of Science 1 Tim. 6:20-21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The main theme of this lesson on the last two verses of 1 Timothy is oppositions of science falsely so called.  Before we expound this part of the verse, we’ll deal with the other aspects of the passage. First, Paul told...

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Charges Concerning Riches 1 Tim.6: 11-19

Charges Concerning Riches 1 Tim.6: 11-19 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 6:11-19, Paul gives charges to Timothy concerning his own attitude and the attitude of those who are rich toward riches. Charge to Timothy – 1 Tim 6:11-16 – preachers are easily tempted to love and trust money. ...

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The Root of All Evil 1 Tim. 6:10

The Root of All Evil 1 Tim. 6:10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The root of all evil — 1 Tim 6:10 — the love of money is THE ROOT of all evil.  This root started with the devil [Ezek 28:3-10], and the evil that springs from it will be in full...

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They That Will Be Rich 1 Tim. 6: 6-10

They That Will Be Rich 1 Tim. 6: 6-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO “They that will be rich” [1 Tim 6:9] will never be rich.  They are not rich because: They have not gained —1 Tim 6:6 — The formula for true wealth is: Godliness + Contentment = Great Gain. First,...

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Servants and Masters 1 Tim. 6:1-5

Servants and Masters 1 Tim. 6:1-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 6:1-5, Paul taught Timothy about the relationship between servants and masters, particularly servants who are “under the yoke.”  That is, they are bond servants, as in Lev 26:13, where the Jews were bondservants in Egypt. Bond service is...

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