One Year Journey Through the New Testament
2 Timothy 3
Welcome to our journey through the New Testament!
Perilous Times and Perilous Men
1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! 6 For of this sort are those who creep into households and make captives of gullible women loaded down with sins, led away by various lusts, 7 always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 8 Now as Jannes and Jambres resisted Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, disapproved concerning the faith; 9 but they will progress no further, for their folly will be manifest to all, as theirs also was.
(2 Timothy 3:1–9, NKJV)
Points to Ponder:
- In this chapter, Paul proceeded to describe the last days in a more descriptive way. People will be self-centered, greedy, proud, irreverent, disrespectful, unholy, without love, mouthy, out of control, stubborn, pretending to be Christian, but having none of its power.
- He warned Timothy to avoid or turn away from these types of people. They lead people astray and never seem to get their thinking right. They will make no progress for the kingdom.
The Man of God and the Word of God
10 But you have carefully followed my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, love, perseverance, 11 persecutions, afflictions, which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra—what persecutions I endured. And out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, 15 and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
(2 Timothy 3:10–17, NKJV)
Points to Ponder:
- Paul then praised Timothy for his faithful adherence to the faith and to following Paul’s example.
- He warned Timothy that all who are godly would suffer for the faith. Evil will continue to spread and grow worse. Timothy must continue to follow the truth and remain faithful.
- He then declares the power and efficacy of the Scriptures. Scripture is inspired by god and is worthwhile to those who would avail themselves of its wealth.
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All Scriptures from New King James Version unless otherwise noted.
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