Show Yourself Approved
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Intro
Intro
2 Timothy 2:1-
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.
Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.
The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.
Consider what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.
Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel,
for which I suffer hardship even to imprisonment as a criminal; but the word of God is not imprisoned.
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus and with it eternal glory.
It is a trustworthy statement:
For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him;
If we endure, we will also reign with Him;
If we deny Him, He also will deny us;
If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.
Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.”
Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of earthenware, and some to honor and some to dishonor.
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, prepared for every good work.
Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged,
with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may grant them repentance leading to the knowledge of the truth,
and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
Introduction
Introduction
Hostility to learning and a call to action
Proverbs
Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries his footsteps errs.
Romans 10:1-3
Brethren, my heart’s desire and my prayer to God for them is for their salvation.
For I testify about them that they have a zeal for God, but not in accordance with knowledge.
For not knowing about God’s righteousness and seeking to establish their own, they did not subject themselves to the righteousness of God.
Keep on Reminding
Keep on Reminding
Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.
We must constantly be reminded about how to relate faith to life’s circumstances
Before God denotes the importance of that imperative
Quarreling about words-unimportant details or foolish discussions
Fighting and splitting up over non-essentials
Unnecessary criticism
If you dont care enough to spend time, effort and money correcting the issue, then don't say anything
Because some continued they ruined their faith and their hearers
When everything is important, nothing is. When everything is a priority then nothing is.
In other words, you have more one dollar bills than hundred dollar bills.
We should surround ourselves with a network of believers that sharpen us by reminding us
Show Yourself Approved
Show Yourself Approved
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
The opposite of a false teacher is a diligent teacher
Diligence is defined as zealous in ethical responsibilities, not studious
As one commentator put it
Life Application Bible Commentary, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus Good Workers are Not Ashamed of Their Work / 2:14–26
The Christians would need unity, strength, and the truth of the gospel to survive the persecutions ahead, to impart the truth to future generations. This incredible responsibility means individual teachers, ministers, and leaders must seek not the approval of people but the approval of God.
Life Application Bible Commentary, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus Good Workers are Not Ashamed of Their Work / 2:14–26
Christians would need unity, strength, and the truth of the gospel to survive the persecutions ahead, to impart the truth to future generations
Correctly handles the word of truth
Correctly (accurately) handles comes from the greek word orthotomounta
Orthotomounta means to cut straight (ortho means straight)
Orthotomounta is used to compareeffective ministry with the expert use of tools
Life Application Bible Commentary, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus Good Workers are Not Ashamed of Their Work / 2:14–26
approval of one’s ministry before God will depend on how well one has proclaimed, explained, and applied the word of truth. We must help the gospel cut a straight path and do nothing to hinder it.
Word of turth primarily refers to the Gospel in this passage
In other the words, the correctly handling has to do with teaching on person of Jesus
No need to be ashamed
Like wearing your shoes backwards and your belt on your head
But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness,
and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
2 Timothy
Life Application Bible Commentary, 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus Good Workers are Not Ashamed of Their Work / 2:14–26
In important areas of Christian teaching, believers should carefully work through disagreements. But bickering long hours over words and theories that are not central to the Christian faith and life only provokes anger and leads the “chatterers” (whether the false teachers or their “students”) toward spiritual deterioration.
False doctrine is addicting
People feel like they know something no one else does
Leads to spiritual pride
Gangrene is almost always a fatal disease
A limb infected with gangrene must be amputated
False teachers must be amputated
Conclusion
Conclusion
Study to show yourself approved
Focus on the essentials
Ten Essential Christian Behaviors
1. We repent and turn from our sins (; ; ; ; ).
2. We forgive others (; ).
3. We are undivided in our devotion to God and to Jesus Christ (; ; ; ).
4. We publicly acknowledge Jesus before others (; ; ; ; )
5. We obey God’s commands and do not make a practice of sinning (; ; ).
6. We live a life that is fruitful and not fleshly (; ; ; ; ; ; ; ).
7. We are humble and broken-hearted for our sin (; ; ).
8. We love God and love others (; ; ; ; ).
9. We must persevere in the faith (; ; ; ; ).
10. We help our natural family and church family when there are physical needs (; ; ).
Ten Essential Christian Beliefs
1. We must be born again by the Spirit of God ().
2. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (, ; , , , ; , ; ; ; ; ; ; ).
3. The benefits of the gospel come by faith, not by works of the law (; ; , ; , ).
4. Salvation comes from Jesus Christ, our faithful high priest, the radiance of God’s glory and our brother in the flesh (; ).
5. God exists and rewards those who seek him (, ).
6. We are saved by Jesus Christ and him crucified ().
7. The good news of the gospel is that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and he appeared to many witnesses ().
8. Jesus Christ was bodily resurrected and our bodies will be resurrected ().
9. Jesus was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory (; , ; , ).
10. God saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel ().