1. Lesson 12--Slide 1 Key Questions for Chapter 3:14-4:22 What admonitions did Paul give to Timothy? What was Paul’s attitude toward his life and ministry? Lesson 12

2. Lesson 12--Slide 2 Warnings for the Future (Ch. 3-4) Dangers of False Teachers (3:1-13) o Character of False Teachers (3:1-5) o Methods of False Teachers (3:6-9) o Impact of False Teachers (3:10-13) Measures Against False Teachers (3:14-4:22) Outline of Chapter 3:14-4:22

3. Lesson 12--Slide 3 Were there limits on Paul’s admonition to follow him? (2 Tim 3:14 NKJV) But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, (1 Cor 11:1 NKJV) Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. What admonitions did Paul give to Timothy?

4. Lesson 12--Slide 4 How could the parts of the Bible that were available when Timothy was a youth teach about salvation through Christ? (2 Tim 3:15 NKJV) and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures [sacred writings, ASV and NASB], which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (1 Pet 1:10 NKJV) Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, What admonitions did Paul give to Timothy? —Cont’d

5. Lesson 12--Slide 5 What can the Scriptures provide? (2 Tim 3:16 NKJV) All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, What is the result? (2 Tim 3:17 NKJV) that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. If the Scriptures can provide all that, do we need anything in addition to the Bible? What admonitions did Paul give to Timothy? —Cont’d

6. Lesson 12--Slide 6 In what sense will Christ be our judge? (2 Tim 4:1 NKJV) I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: (2 Tim 4:8 NKJV) Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, …. (Acts 17:31 NKJV) “because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. ….” (2 Cor 5:10 NKJV) For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done …. What admonitions did Paul give to Timothy? —Cont’d

7. Lesson 12--Slide 7 What is involved in preaching the word? (2 Tim 4:2 NKJV) Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. What causes a special urgency to preach? (2 Tim 4:3 NKJV) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; What admonitions did Paul give to Timothy? —Cont’d

8. Lesson 12--Slide 8 What will cause people to depart from the truth? (2 Tim 4:3 NKJV) For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; (2 Tim 4:4 NKJV) and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. What admonitions did Paul give to Timothy? —Cont’d

9. Lesson 12--Slide 9 What must be done by those who teach truth and oppose error? (2 Tim 4:5 NKJV) But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry. What admonitions did Paul give to Timothy? —Cont’d

10. Lesson 12--Slide 10 What was Paul’s attitude about the ending of his life? (2 Tim 4:6 NKJV) For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. What was Paul’s attitude toward his life and ministry?

11. Lesson 12--Slide 11 What was Paul’s attitude about the way he had lived his life? (2 Tim 4:7 NKJV) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (2 Tim 4:8 NKJV) Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. What was Paul’s attitude toward his life and ministry? —Cont’d

12. Lesson 12--Slide 12 How many in Paul’s day were faithful? (2 Tim 4:10 NKJV) for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica; Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia. (2 Tim 4:11 NKJV) Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for ministry. (2 Tim 4:12 NKJV) And Tychicus I have sent to Ephesus. What was Paul’s attitude toward his life and ministry? —Cont’d

13. Lesson 12--Slide 13 What was Paul’s attitude toward those who had rejected him and the truth? (2 Tim 4:14 NKJV) Alexander the coppersmith did me much harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works. (2 Tim 4:15 NKJV) You also must beware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words. (2 Tim 4:16 NKJV) At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. What was Paul’s attitude toward his life and ministry? —Cont’d

14. Lesson 12--Slide 14 What personal possessions did Paul request? (2 Tim 4:13 NKJV) Bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas when you come; and the books, especially the parchments. (2 Tim 4:21 NKJV) Do your utmost to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as well as Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brethren. What was Paul’s attitude toward his life and ministry? —Cont’d

15. Lesson 12--Slide 15 What was the extent of Paul’s confidence in the Lord? (2 Tim 4:17 NKJV) But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and that all the Gentiles might hear. And I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. (2 Tim 4:18 NKJV) And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work and preserve me for His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory forever and ever. Amen! What was Paul’s attitude toward his life and ministry? —Cont’d

16. Lesson 12--Slide 16 From Chapter 3:14-4:22 The Scriptures are the unique source of God’s instructions to mankind and they require no supplements. Preaching/teaching requires instruction, identification of error, expression of disapproval, correction of error, training, and encouragement. It is a wonderful thing, at the end of life, to be confident of the kind of life you have lived. It is a wonderful thing, during life, to be confident in the Lord. What to Remember