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What is the meaning of 2 Timothy 4 2? ›

The "charge" Paul mentioned in the previous verse is announced here in verse 2: "preach the word." Timothy was not to turn from sound doctrine or to myths (2 Timothy 4:3–4), but was to focus his ministry on communicating God's revealed truth.

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.

Holy God and loving Father, please use my influence and the quality of my life to bring others to Jesus. Please give me wisdom as I seek to bring the following friends to Christ... May my words and actions lead them closer to you and show them my respect and love. In Jesus' name I pray.

16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Paul points out that soldiers don't concern themselves with non-military matters: they have a job to do. Nor do they worry about issues unrelated to their specific mission. In other words, a Roman soldier would not be distracted by "civilian" concerns: entertainment, politics, or weather, for example.

1 Timothy 4:2 states that the doctrines of devils are taught by hypocritical liars with a seared conscience. 4:3 describes some of the content: 4:3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.

We need to reject the cultural pressure to keep our beliefs to ourselves. Instead, believers should openly share the good news of redemption through faith in Christ. The Greek word translated as "make a defense," or "give an answer" is apologian, from the root word apologia.

So always be ready, alert, and prepared, because at an hour when you're not expecting him, the Son of Man will come.”

God is our shelter and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not be afraid, even if the earth is shaken and mountains fall into the ocean depths; even if the seas roar and rage, and the hills are shaken by the violence.

When God declines even our most genuine prayers, we must trust that, “My ways [are] higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts” (Isa. 55:8–9). His wise plan may require him to decline our pleas. Unanswered prayer can be confusing for us, but not for him.

What is the prayer for 1 Peter 5? ›

Prayer: Merciful Lord, Grant your people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh and the devil, and with pure hearts and humble minds to follow you, the only God; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Isaiah 60:22 A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time. What do you want to see and when do you want to see it? As to what you want to see, you may have dreams, ambitions, or goals regarding a relationship, your finances, or some plan you have made.

Psalms 2:3 In-Context

2 The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the LORD and against his anointed, saying, 3 “Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”

ESV For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. NIV Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.

Hungry, thirsty people work hard, urgently, to gain food. To hunger and thirst for righteousness, then, means we should urgently pursue righteousness. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness” is then the pivotal beatitude (Matt. 5:6).

The phrase “new wine” is used frequently in the Old Testament, and it most often refers to earthly prosperity (especially when paired with “grain). That is to mean, “tokens of the blessing of God,” which prospers one with wealth (The Illustrated Bible Dictionary: Vol. 3).

Paul told Timothy, Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season (II Timothy 4:2). That means you must be ready at all times, even if it is an unexpected or inconvenient time for you. You have to give your hands, your eyes, your ears, your feet and your mind over to the Lord.

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.