2 Timothy 2:20-26

2 Timothy 2:20-26

How Do We Deal With Brothers and Sisters in Christ Who Have Fallen into False Teaching?

2Ti 2:20  But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 

2Ti 2:21  If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work. 

2Ti 2:22  Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 

2Ti 2:23  But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. 

2Ti 2:24  And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 

2Ti 2:25  In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 

2Ti 2:26  And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. 

1. Become a Vessel Fit for the Master’s Use by Purging Your Self of False Doctrine. – vs. 20-21
1. The true gospel purifies our heart and give us genuine love for the brethren

                                                               i.      1 Peter 1:18-22 

2. Run Away from Lust – Run Towards Righteousness. – vs. 22
1. A lack of moral purity in the life of the believer is the first indicator of wrong doctrine.

                                                               i.      3 John 1:11 

3. Avoid the Petty Debates of the Unlearned. – vs. 23
1. Titus 3:5-9 
4. Do Not Fight With Other Misguided Believers, But Instead Respond in the Following Manner: - vs. 24-25a
1. Be gentle unto all men

                                                               i.      This clearly implies that truth should be self evident. A Christian should never need to resort to violence or coercion to force others to his point of view.

1.      James 1:19-20 

2. Be quick to teach effectively

                                                               i.      Titus 1:9 

3. Patient
4. Teach those that oppose you with humility
4. The Optimal Resolution to All Controversy in the Church is Restoration not Excommunication. – vs. 25b-26
1. You should want to see those that fall into error be restored to fellowship with other believers in the following ways:

                                                               i.      God gives those that have fallen into error repentance through the acknowledging of the truth.

1.      Galatians 6:1 

                                                             ii.      The acknowledging of the truth sets the believer free from the immobilizing captivity of the Devil.

1.      Since Satan cannot take away the salvation of a believer, the next best thing is to immobilize them through false doctrine and wrong ideas.

a.       Peter’s work had become immobilized by false doctrine, but when corrected by Paul he changed and returned to salvation by faith alone.

                                                                                                                                       i.      Galatians 2:11-16 

                                                                                                                                     ii.      1 Peter 1:18-19 

II Timothy 2:14-19

II Timothy 2:14-19

Beware of False Doctrine!

2Ti 2:14  Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 

2Ti 2:15  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 

2Ti 2:16  But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 

2Ti 2:17  And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; 

2Ti 2:18  Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some. 

2Ti 2:19  Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. 

1. Warn Others About Bad Doctrine – vs. 14*
1. Acts 20:28-31 
2. Study the Word of God to Learn Good Doctrine. – vs. 15*
1. 1 Timothy 4:12-16 
3. Shun Bad Doctrine – vs. 16-18
1. Shun teaching that produces ungodliness –  vs. 16b*

                                                               i.      2 Timothy 3:13 

2. Shun teaching that eats away at your Christian walk like gangrene – vs. 17a*
3. Shun people who knowingly teach bad doctrine. – vs. 17b*

                                                               i.      Do not shun fellow believers who have been affected by bad teaching. They need you love and prayers.

1.      Titus 3:9-11 

4. Shun teaching that rejects both the resurrection of Christ and our future resurrection. – vs. 18a*

                                                               i.      1 Corinthians 15:12-19 

5. Shun teaching that overthrows the faith of some. – vs. 18b*

                                                               i.      1 John 2:18-19 

4. The Church of God Will Conquer! – vs. 19*
1. The foundation of God is immovable and indestructible.

                                                               i.      Ephesians 2:19-22 

2. Those that are true believers cannot be lost.

                                                               i.      John 10:26-30 

3. Those that are true believers must take a stand against the injustice of false doctrine.

                                                               i.      Ephesians 5:6-11

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II Timothy 2:8-13

II Timothy 2:8-13

The Heart of a Pastor

2Ti 2:8  Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: 

2Ti 2:9  Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. 

2Ti 2:10  Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 

2Ti 2:11  It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him: 

2Ti 2:12  If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: 

2Ti 2:13  If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. 

1. A Pastor Must Remember To:
1. Preach the true gospel. – vs. 8*

                                                               i.      1 Corinthians 15:1-11 

2. Suffer for lifting up the word of God – vs. 9*

                                                               i.      2 Timothy 1:8 

3. Endure all things for the elect sake. – vs. 10*

                                                               i.      Colossians 1:24-25 

4. Preach the truth of the Resurrection. – vs. 11*

                                                               i.      Romans 6:3-5 

5. Preach that if one denies Christ he will be denied by Christ. – vs. 12*

                                                               i.      Luke 9:23-26 

6. Preach how Christ remains faithful to us even when we fail Him because he cannot deny himself. – vs. 13*

                                                               i.      1Thessalonians 5:23-24 

                                                             ii.      Romans 8:29-30 

                                                            iii.      1 Peter 5:8-11 

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II Timothy 2:1-7

II Timothy 2:1-7

The Source of True Power is Purity

2Ti 2:1  Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 

2Ti 2:2  And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 

2Ti 2:3  Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 

2Ti 2:4  No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 

2Ti 2:5  And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 

2Ti 2:6  The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. 

2Ti 2:7  Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 

1. The Source of True Spiritual Power is the Pure Doctrine of Jesus Christ. – vs. 1-3*
1. Rest in the finished work of Christ on the Cross. – vs. 1*

                                                               i.      Romans 8:1-11 

2. Be discipled by a faithful believer and then prepare to pass that on to those that are thirsty for the word. – vs. 2*

                                                               i.      Titus 1:9 

3. When your faith rests on true gospel of Christ, then you will have the power to endure any hardship – The hardship you endure will be the source of your greatest witness to the world. – vs. 3*

                                                               i.      1 Peter 4:1-2 

2. The Source of True Spiritual Power is Maintaining Personal Purity Through the Grace of Jesus Christ. – vs. 4-7*
1. A true understanding of the gospel should change your life and produce a soldier immune to the temptations of this life. – vs. 4*

                                                               i.      1 Timothy 6:9-12 

2. If an athlete is to win a game he must play by the rules. – vs. 5*

                                                               i.      How can a Christian be a faithful witness when their life is laden with sin?

1.      Hebrews 12:1-2 

3. The hard working farmer will be the one with the bountiful harvest. – vs. 6*

                                                               i.      A Christian should stay focused on building the Kingdom of God rather than filling their life with only temporal pursuits.

1.      Matthew 9:37-38 

4. Meditate on the teachings of the Bible and God will help you understand all the most important things in life. – vs. 7*

                                                               i.      Psalm 1:2-3