2 Timothy 2:11-26

1. (V14) Remind the (faithful men) not to strive about words to no profit to the ruin of the hearers

Essential to the faith

The deity of Christ.

Salvation by grace

Salvation through Jesus Christ alone

The resurrection of Christ

Non-essentials of the faith

When the rapture will take place

Can you loose your salvation

Do not strive / Battle over minor details to the ruin of the hearer

Don’t argue over details of the faith that do not matter

Christians fight over Bible translations,

2. (V15) Be diligent to present yourself approved to God

Put effort into knowing the Word of God, presenting yourself approved to God

1 Timothy 4:13 “Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.”

2 Peter 1:10 “Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;”

3. (V16) Shun profane and idle babblings

Babblings / Empty chatter

Matthew 12:36 “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.”

3.1 (V17) Idle babblings spread like cancer

It reminds me of gossip, weather its true or not it spreads like cancer, which is why its so dangerous