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““Second Timothy”Second Timothy”““Second Timothy”Second Timothy”

““Follow My Doctrine…”Follow My Doctrine…”

2 Timothy 3:10-172 Timothy 3:10-17

Workbook by Reg GinnWorkbook by Reg Ginn

Pages 33-40Pages 33-40

““Follow My Doctrine…”Follow My Doctrine…”

2 Timothy 3:10-172 Timothy 3:10-17

Workbook by Reg GinnWorkbook by Reg Ginn

Pages 33-40Pages 33-40

Lesson 7Lesson 7

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““Follow My Doctrine…”Follow My Doctrine…”2 Timothy 3:10-172 Timothy 3:10-17

““But you have carefully followed my doctrine, But you have carefully followed my doctrine, etc…” (v.10)etc…” (v.10)– The young preacher had followed Paul’s teachings The young preacher had followed Paul’s teachings

as opposed to the false teachings of those:as opposed to the false teachings of those:

Who resist the truth (v.8)Who resist the truth (v.8)

With corrupt mindsWith corrupt minds

Disapproved concerning the faithDisapproved concerning the faith– Timothy was encouraged to “continue” in the things Timothy was encouraged to “continue” in the things

he had learned from Paul (v.14)he had learned from Paul (v.14)– He “carefully followed” which showed he was faithful He “carefully followed” which showed he was faithful

to Christ and His wordto Christ and His word

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Paul lists nine features which characterized this Paul lists nine features which characterized this servant of the Lord (vs.10, 11)servant of the Lord (vs.10, 11)

These are characteristics of Paul’s preaching These are characteristics of Paul’s preaching careercareer

Timothy was well aware of these since he had Timothy was well aware of these since he had worked with Paul for many yearsworked with Paul for many years

Paul was a role model for the young preacherPaul was a role model for the young preacher

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1.1. ““Doctrine” – Preaching the truth of Christ in its Doctrine” – Preaching the truth of Christ in its completeness; none can be saved without sound completeness; none can be saved without sound doctrine (Rom.6:17,18; 1Tim.4:16)doctrine (Rom.6:17,18; 1Tim.4:16)

2.2. ““Manner of life” – Conduct consistent with his Manner of life” – Conduct consistent with his preaching; no hypocrisypreaching; no hypocrisy

3.3. ““Purpose” – Goals, plans, designs; Paul’s goal was, “I Purpose” – Goals, plans, designs; Paul’s goal was, “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil.3:14) God in Christ Jesus” (Phil.3:14)

– This must be the most important goal in every This must be the most important goal in every Christian’s lifeChristian’s life

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4.4. ““Faith” – A belief that the religious doctrines provided Faith” – A belief that the religious doctrines provided to him by the Lord were truths; the state of the mind to to him by the Lord were truths; the state of the mind to the truth of what is declared by anotherthe truth of what is declared by another

5.5. ““Longsuffering” – Patience; enduring sufferings; Longsuffering” – Patience; enduring sufferings; persevering under difficult conditionspersevering under difficult conditions

6.6. ““Love” – His conduct toward others which showed Love” – His conduct toward others which showed concern and caring for them; love of the truth and love concern and caring for them; love of the truth and love for both lost and saved men will determine the limits of for both lost and saved men will determine the limits of a teacher’s teachinga teacher’s teaching

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7.7. ““Perseverance” – Persistence in any thing undertaken; Perseverance” – Persistence in any thing undertaken; “winners never quit, and quitters never win.” “winners never quit, and quitters never win.”

8.8. ““Persecutions” – The infliction of pain, punishment or Persecutions” – The infliction of pain, punishment or death upon others unjustly on account of his religion; death upon others unjustly on account of his religion; sufferings sufferings

9.9. ““Afflictions” – A state of pain, distress, or grief; caused Afflictions” – A state of pain, distress, or grief; caused by persecutionsby persecutions

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Persecutions and afflictions happened to Paul Persecutions and afflictions happened to Paul at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra (v.11)at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra (v.11)– Timothy had once lived in or near those cities and Timothy had once lived in or near those cities and

was very aware of these sufferingswas very aware of these sufferings– On each occasion, the Lord delivered PaulOn each occasion, the Lord delivered Paul

Satan is constantly at work to discourage and Satan is constantly at work to discourage and destroy those who have chosen to leave sin destroy those who have chosen to leave sin and serve Christand serve Christ

““Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” (v.12)Jesus will suffer persecution.” (v.12)

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““But evil men and impostors will grow worse But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.” and worse, deceiving and being deceived.” (v.13)(v.13)

There are two kinds of false teachers: There are two kinds of false teachers: 1.1. those who knowingly teach error, and those who knowingly teach error, and

2.2. those who are sincerely mistaken in their convictionsthose who are sincerely mistaken in their convictions they are self-deceived in that convictionthey are self-deceived in that conviction

Both are “evil” since they preach false doctrineBoth are “evil” since they preach false doctrine

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““But evil men and impostors will grow worse But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.” and worse, deceiving and being deceived.” (v.13)(v.13)– ““Evil men” are in opposition to good menEvil men” are in opposition to good men– ““Imposters” are seducers (KJV), those who entices Imposters” are seducers (KJV), those who entices

another by flattery, promises or falsehoodsanother by flattery, promises or falsehoods– Left unattended, these types will naturally grow Left unattended, these types will naturally grow

worseworse– They deceive [lead astray] and are easily deceived They deceive [lead astray] and are easily deceived

themselvesthemselves

It is a case of “the blind leading the blind”It is a case of “the blind leading the blind”

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““But you must continue in the things which you But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, have learned and been assured of, – knowing from whom you have learned them, (v.14)knowing from whom you have learned them, (v.14)– that from childhood you have known the Holy that from childhood you have known the Holy

Scriptures, Scriptures, – which are able to make you wise for salvation which are able to make you wise for salvation

through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (v.15)through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (v.15)

Two incidental facts:Two incidental facts:1.1. Paul knew the Old Testament was “Holy Scriptures”Paul knew the Old Testament was “Holy Scriptures”

2.2. Further, he commends Timothy’s mother and Further, he commends Timothy’s mother and grandmother for teaching him at an early agegrandmother for teaching him at an early age

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““But you must continue in the things which you But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, have learned and been assured of, knowing knowing from whom you have learned themfrom whom you have learned them…” …” – Timothy was to “Timothy was to “continuecontinue” to “” to “followfollow” the things he ” the things he

had learned from Paul (v.10,14)had learned from Paul (v.10,14)– He knew “…from childhood you have known the Holy He knew “…from childhood you have known the Holy

Scriptures… (v.15)Scriptures… (v.15)– He had been recommended by the brethren at Lystra He had been recommended by the brethren at Lystra

and Iconium (Acts 16:2)and Iconium (Acts 16:2)– He had probably read the letter Paul wrote to the He had probably read the letter Paul wrote to the

EphesiansEphesians– He was with Paul on parts of two journeysHe was with Paul on parts of two journeys

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““But you must continue in the things which you But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of…” have learned and been assured of…” – “…“…which are able to make you wise for salvation which are able to make you wise for salvation

through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (v.15)through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” (v.15)– The “Holy Scriptures” were given with one goal in The “Holy Scriptures” were given with one goal in

God’s mind – to provide salvation to a lost and dying God’s mind – to provide salvation to a lost and dying worldworld

– Paul had “the mind of Christ” (1Cor.2:10-16)Paul had “the mind of Christ” (1Cor.2:10-16)– All of his writings were “Holy Scriptures” as well as all All of his writings were “Holy Scriptures” as well as all

other Biblical writersother Biblical writers

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““All Scripture is given by inspiration of God…” All Scripture is given by inspiration of God…” (v.16)(v.16)– Paul said, “…it is now revealed unto his holy apostles Paul said, “…it is now revealed unto his holy apostles

and prophets by the Spirit…” (Eph.3:5)and prophets by the Spirit…” (Eph.3:5)– ““Scripture” means sacred writingsScripture” means sacred writings– God inspired the writings through “holy men of God God inspired the writings through “holy men of God

as they were moved by the Holy Spirit” (2Pet.1:24)as they were moved by the Holy Spirit” (2Pet.1:24)

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“…“…and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…” correction, for instruction in righteousness…” (v.16)(v.16)– ““Doctrine” means teachings Doctrine” means teachings

– ““Reproof” means rebuke, for convictionReproof” means rebuke, for conviction

– ““Instruction in righteousness” means teaching the Instruction in righteousness” means teaching the quality of being right or justquality of being right or just

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“…“…that the man of God may be complete, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (v.17)(v.17)– When the “man of God” conforms to the Holy When the “man of God” conforms to the Holy

Scriptures [New Testament], he is complete Scriptures [New Testament], he is complete [having no deficiency; perfect][having no deficiency; perfect]

– No work is a good work unless it is a work of faith No work is a good work unless it is a work of faith in the word of Godin the word of God

– It is not up to man to decide what is and is not a It is not up to man to decide what is and is not a good work in religious mattersgood work in religious matters

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