Monday, 16 April 2018

…having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away! 2 Timothy 3:5

Paul here is referring to the miscreants listed in verses 2-4. In those verses, he gave a lengthy list of people who possess faults which will bring about perilous times.… Read the rest

Sunday, 15 April 2018

…traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 2 Timothy 3:4

Paul’s lengthy list of miscreants continues on once again in this verse. Here the words begin with “traitors.” The meaning of the word is obvious. Either “traitor” or “betrayer” is an acceptable translation.… Read the rest

Saturday, 14 April 2018

…unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 2 Timothy 3:3

Paul continues his description of the miscreants who bring about the perilous times in the last days. The verse begins with the “unloving.” The word here comes from the concept of a person who lacks natural affection.… Read the rest

Friday, 13 April 2018

For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 2 Timothy 3:2

Paul now describes why “perilous times will come” as indicated in the previous verse. He will pen out a long list describing people whose life and conduct will bring about a stain on Christianity because of their character.… Read the rest

Thursday, 12 April 2018

But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 Timothy 3:1

In the previous chapter, Paul warned Timothy of those who would “strive about words.” He said, “their message will spread like cancer.” With warnings such as this, he exhorted Timothy to be strong in the faith, avoiding things that can lead to ruin, and striving for that which is honorable.… Read the rest