II TIMOTHY

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CHAPTER 1

  1. One that has power to overcome, love to give, and able to discern the truth.
  2. He had committed his life to God and believed God would keep his soul for the Last Day.
  3. Timothy was not to teach anything other than the doctrine he'd been taught. The doctrine he received was witnessed and proven.

CHAPTER 2

  1. If we are more concerned with worldly things in life rather than seeking what God wants.
  2. a. The one who lives by the word of God, striving to be in His will. b. He will partake of his reward, eternal life.
  3. We must keep striving against sin and be spotless at His coming to be with Him.
  4. a.. We are in habitual sin with no real remorse or fear of God. b. He will deny us before God. We will not be saved.
  5. Those who represent Jesus by their lives, departing from iniquity, and guided by the Holy Spirit are sealed for redemption.
  6. By departing from sin and iniquity to serve God with your life.
  7. We should be gentle, not quarrel, able to teach, and patient.

CHAPTER 3

  1. By looking good on the outside through actions and words, but never letting the Spirit change his heart and trusting in the ways of God.
  2. We will suffer persecution.
  3. The Holy Scriptures - including the Old Testament.
  4. For doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness.

CHAPTER 4

  1. They will look for those who will tell them what they want to hear. They want to feel like they are not in sin, but in a secure position. They are more concerned about their appearance before man rather than before God. They will create their own teachings (doctrines) to live by.
  2. On the day of Christ's reappearing along with all the others who lived for Him.
  3. He looked to God to repay him.