Tag: paul
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2 Timothy 3 Standing Strong against Apostasy
Apostasy to fall away – The abandonment of one’s religion. The word apostasy is rarely found in the Eng. Bible.. But the reality expressed by the word is found frequently. Israel’s history was one of continual apostasy as the people deliberately turned away form the God who had redeemed them out of Egypt, and followed…
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2 Timothy 3 Danger Within during Difficult Times
χαλεπός – chalepos – But Mark This: The Apostle Paul continues in his second epistle to pastors, beginning a central section we label, 2 TIMOTHY 3, with a reminder of danger announced in the NIV, “But mark this: ..” But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2 Timothy 3:1 NIV…
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Confront and Correct with a Clear Conscience
(the Apostle Paul seems to imply by asking Timothy to be strong…) Remind them of these things: 2 Timothy 2:14a Paul builds up Timothy and other pastors true to following the Way of Jesus Christ. And further, the Apostle would confront false teachers by binding them with an oath. .. and solemnly charge them in…
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