1. 2 Timothy 3-4 14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.

2. 2 Timothy 3-4 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

3. 2 Timothy 3-4 I solemnly urge you in the presence of God and Christ Jesus, who will someday judge the living and the dead when he comes to set up his Kingdom: 2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.

4. 2 Timothy 3-4 3 For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will reject the truth and chase after myths.

5. 2 Timothy 3-4 5 But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don’t be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry* God has given you. – Greek diakonia ~ service

6. Them and What it does Rick Wright 22 nd Sunday of Pentecost (C) Church of the Nations

7. 2 Timothy 2 nd to last part of letter Usually to a community Paul writes to a person Young pastor What is the good news of Jesus Christ? False teachers Against what Timothy + Paul + most Christians believe

8. 2 Timothy Paul is example Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners and I am the first of them. Save = heal + transform But as for you... Continue… remember from whom you learned the Christian faith.

9. Remember them Mother + grandmother Paul Family… teacher and friend Bible

10. Scripture aka Bible You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.

11. What the Bible does All Scripture is inspired by God… – Greek theopneustos = God-breathed What exactly does this mean? Continue to learn from the Bible with confidence that is bears the Spirit of God (James Mays) Emphasizes what the Bible does

12. What the Bible does God speaks to us through the Bible 1)To those not Christians -> repent and believe 2)Christians who speak and act wrongly -> correct 3)Christians who try to know and obey the truth - > train and encourage We do not convince / challenge / correct the Bible

13. Scholars and the Bible Ask questions and be scholars… … and believe God speaks through the Bible Not either-or but both-and! Goal = understand what God is saying to us We let Bible convince and correct and train us Fourth posture = Orientation of the mind toward the Bible