This sermon is based on 2 Timothy 3.
Why has Paul chosen Timothy?
Probably Paul was very closed to Timothy, he called him “my beloved
son”. He was also taught by his
grandparents Eunice and Lois in Old Testament.
The reasons are:
1.
Knew his Bible
2.
Teachable
3.
Prepared to take second place
“The day of the Lord” used during old testament time, and
“the last day” during new testament starting from Pentecost.
A)
Human Nature in all its ugliness ( V1-V5)
18 terrible things
1.
Lovers of self
2.
Lovers of money
3.
Proud
4.
Arrogant
5.
Abusive
6.
Disobedient to parents
7.
Ungrateful
8.
Unholy
9.
Inhuman
10.
Cannot be placated
11.
Slanderers
12.
Profligate
13.
Savage
14.
Haters of good
15.
Treacherous
16.
Reckless
17.
Swollen with conceit
18.
Lovers of pleasure than lovers of God
B)
Warning against the spirit of deception (V6-V9)
Like Jannes and Jambres opposing the truth.
C) Apostle Paul’s testimony of his life live in Christ (
V10-V13)
Leadership by example
Discipleship Jesus style
Principle of mentoring
Like the leadership, discipling and mentoring of Timothy
In what and how he taught
In how he lived
His aim in life
His faith
His patience
His love
His endurance
His suffering
D) Work and spirit ( V14-V15)
Inspiration and energizing in God’s Word
4 areas of our llives
Our mind (teaching)
Our conscience ( conviction)
Our behaviour ( Correction)
Our character ( compleletes, equipped for every good work )
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