115 posts tagged 2 Timothy

Today we leave 1 Timothy behind as we delve into the next book that Paul wrote to young pastor, Timothy. I expect that Paul will continue teaching Timothy more of the same that he started with the first letter to him. To be alert to false teaching, to stand firm for the gospel and such like.

Lets consider 2 Timothy 1:1-6. In Paul's first letter to Timothy he had already established that the best medicine for false teaching and apostasy is “sound doctrine” (1 Tim 1:10; 4:3). So vital is sound doctrine to the health of the church that it is something to be pursued (1 Tim 6:11), fought for (1 Tim 6:12), and even suffered for (2 Tim 1:8; 2:3, 11–13).

Raising up the next generation 12 comments "In Great Britain, the hallmark of the IFES movement's evangelistic efforts has been its threefold focus on personal evangelism, small group Bible study, and public gospel proclamation in the university.

Committed to the Basics: Part 2 When we find ourselves struggling, in any area of life, it is essential for us to return to the basics. The basics are those fundamentals that have to be done in order to have success. If we ignore these basic fundamentals then we will struggle.

[This sermon was shared during closing worship for today's gathering of congregations from the Scioto Conference, Southern Ohio Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, held at Faith Lutheran Church in Jackson, Ohio.] Psalm 23 The author Flannery O’Connor once told a story which, the first time I read it, was retold by the late Lutheran theologian, Joseph Sittler.

Faithfulness: Timothy’s Art Gallery I belong to a church where the Word is clearly and effectively taught. It’s one of my favorite blessings. Today I went to the early service. Brenda was out of town and I was up in plenty of time, so arrived early enough to hear the prelude.

I had planned on an early night tonight! However, despite my best intentions, this session looks like it will keep me up late once more tonight. I may duck out half way through if I can't keep my eyes open. Driscoll began by claiming that, statistically, the only variable that makes a difference to the life or death of a new church plant is the gifting and qualifications of its leader.

I had planned on an early night tonight! However, despite my best intentions, this session looks like it will keep me up late once more tonight. I may duck out half way through if I can't keep my eyes open. Driscoll began by claiming that, statistically, the only variable that makes a difference to the life or death of a new church plant is the gifting and qualifications of its leader.

Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, (2 Timothy 3:12 – ESV) Recent polls tell us what we already know: many people that want to draw near to God also want to stay away from church. The reason often given is that there is so much negativity they have found there.

After some time away, I'm working in the Pastorals again.  Here's a rather disjointed series of thoughts on what I'm doing. The time away: last spring, I was named the Dean of the Sack School of Bible and Ministry at Kentucky Christian University, the school where I've taught for five years.