August 24, 2014

2 Timothy 3:16-4:5

Paul writing to the young preacher Timothy, instructs that the Word should be preached at all times.  Today, that charge is no different.  We as disciples of Christ must preach by our actions and our words. 

Preach the Word

“A message of authority from another”

"16All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.

 1I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. 3For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, 4and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.5But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry."

3:16-17: Preaching is based in scripture

4:1: Preaching centers in the purpose of Jesus Christ

4:2: Preaching  happens all the time

4:3-4: Preaching occurs in the face of conflict

4:5: Preaching Leads People to Jesus and the work of the Ministry