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Titus 1:10-16 (NKJV) For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11 whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain. 12 One of them, a prophet of their own, said, “Cretans are always liars,…
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Paul, in his last letter before his martyrdom, encourages Timothy to preach even if people oppose him, his message, and Jesus. Paul reminds Timothy that believers must give an accounting of their life and will be judged at the Bema Seat Judgment (not for salvation but for rewards). Timothy is then informed that the…
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Paul continues to give practical advice to Timothy. He emphasizes holiness and dealing with various types of people. My translation and notes on 2 Timothy 2:20-26 Be God’s Servant 20 Now in a mansion there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and earth, some for honorable uses and…
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Paul continues his instructions to Timothy yet applicable to all church workers—especially pastors—and to all believers. We learn from these true-life examples what pleases our Lord Jesus, and what doesn’t. We learn to remain loyal to fellow believers. We learn to pray for those who desert us or remain loyal. Our friendships must be…
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Paul again writes to Timothy with more instructions and encouragements. It is a personal letter rather than a formal letter. Paul discusses his situation and discouragements. He is grateful for the personal teaching of Timothy when he was young from his grandmother and mother. He encourages Timothy to not be timid, and how God’s…
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Paul now instructs Timothy—and all church workers—regarding financial support. He also instructs how to approach church leader’s misconduct. My translation and notes for 1 Timothy 5:17-21 Support the Ministry 17 Let the elders, who have effective leadership, be deserving of double honor, especially those who labor in word and teaching. [The leaders have material…
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Paul, writing to his young assistance in Ephesus, urges pastor Timothy to oppose false teachers who teach false doctrine, worldview, and lifestyle. There is only one standard of Christianity, and it is the New Testament. It is not to be added to or taken from, redefined, twisted by interpretation, or rejected. God has settled…