As Paul penned his second letter to Timothy, he wrote a poem about dying to live. 2 Timothy 2: 11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him. 12 If we endure hardship, we will reign with him. If we deny him, he will deny us. 13 If we are …
When people know life is ending, their last words become significant. And so it is with Paul. 2 Timothy 4: 8 And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all …
As we look at the letter of Second Timothy, we can see that Paul is passing the torch of leadership. The letter’s greeting gives us insight. 2 Timothy 1:1 This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I have been sent out to tell others …
Paul warned Timothy that the enemy sets traps for us to fall into, such as the love of money. But as God’s children, we must aim for and pursue righteousness. If you have had children, sometimes they push the envelope without getting into trouble but coming close. If we push the envelope too close to …
As Paul wrote Timothy, he gave several nuggets of advice, and one is staying true to the faith. We need to be continually alert for spiritual erosion that can occur in our lives. 1 Timothy 4:16 Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the …
Paul wrote to Timothy about training for Godliness. 1 Timothy 4: 8 “Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 9 This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it. 10 This is why we work hard and continue to struggle, for our hope is in …
Church leaders need spiritual depth to withstand the spiritual battle that goes with such leadership. I grew up in an area where the lakes freeze in the wintertime. When it first begins to get cold, the ice is not very thick, and you could fall through if you tried walking on it. Leaders who don’t …
The importance of character is seen throughout the Bible and in our society. Character is who we are, not what we pretend to be or what people may think we are. While we may desire others to see us in a certain way, we will never fool the Lord. 1 Samuel 16:7 The Lord doesn’t …
Are women to be in leadership in the church? Many have used 1 Timothy 2:9-3:13 to say a resounding no. These verses have been interpreted to say that women should not teach men, should dress frumpily, and be saved through childbearing. Moreover, Eve was responsible for the fall into sin. Only men should be elders …
Who was Timothy in the Bible? He was born in the first century in Lystra, a small town in what is now central Turkey. His father was Greek, and his mother was Jewish. Eunice, his mother, and Lois, his grandmother, had taught the Jewish scriptures to him (2 Tim 1:5; 3:15). Paul probably taught him …