II Timothy 3

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II TIMOTHYCHAPTER 3

• Difficult Times Will Come

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II Tim. 31-9 Because of earthly attitudes

• Verse 1 In the last days
• Ac. 217-21(Joel 228-32) of the old covenant.
• II Pet. 31-3 Reminder of words spoken by
  prophets.
• Verses 2-4 Selfish attitudes
• Rom. 120-32 Existed since the beginning of
  time.
• Mt. 23 Described by Jesus in scribes and
  pharisees.
• Verse 5 Avoid such men.
• II Tim. 216, I Tim. 620 Avoid worldly chatter.
• I Th. 522 Abstain from EVERY FORM of evil.
• I Cor. 1533 Do not be deceived, bad company...

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II Tim. 31-9 Because of earthly attitudes

• Verse 6 Captivate weak, weighed down with sin
• Heb. 121 Lay aside sin which entangles us.
• Mt. 1128-30 Christ invites those weighed down
• I Jn. 19 He will forgive and cleanse.
• Verse 7 Never able to acknowledge the truth
• Eph. 113-15 Saved by faith in Christ.
• Heb. 512 The elementary principles.
• Heb. 117, 8, 11 Reverence, obedience, believed
• I Pet. 56-7 Humble yourselves, and cast your
  cares on Him.

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II Tim. 31-9 Because of earthly attitudes

• Verse 8 Jannes and Jambres
• Ex. 711-22 Magicians of Egypt opposed Moses.
• Rom. 128-31 A depraved mind is corrupt.
• Heb. 116 They rejected faith.
• Verse 9 Their folly will be obvious.
• Ex. 819 Even the magicians themselves believed.
• Lk. 1145 The scribes understood.
• Rom. 120 Gods power can be clearly seen.

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II Tim. 310-17 Because of persecution

• Verses 10-11 You imitated me.
• I Th. 16 Thessalonians also imitated Paul.
• I Cor. 111, Phil. 49 Instructions to imitate
  Paul.
• Phil. 317-19 Be careful when you imitate
  others.
• Heb. 411 Others may imitate our disobedience.
• Verse 12 Godly will be persecuted.
• Mk. 1313 You will be hated.
• Mt. 510-12 Jesus tells us to be glad.
• Jas. 12-3 It is spiritual exercise.
• Mt. 544, Ac. 1625 Sing and pray during
  persecution.

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II Tim. 310-17 Because of persecution

• Verse 13 Evil men will get worse.
• II Tim. 43-4 Their sinful desire will increase.
• Heb. 312-13 Sin is deceitful.
• Verse 14 Continue in righteousness.
• II Tim. 113 Retain the standard of sound words.
• Tit. 19 Hold fast to the word.
• Jude 121 Keep yourself in Gods love.
• Verse 15 Gods word gives wisdom salvation.
• Heb. 412 The special power of the word.
• Ac. 1711-12 Daily study leads to salvation.

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II Tim. 310-17 Because of persecution

• Verses 16-17 All scripture is inspired.
• II Pet. 121 Gods word is not from men.
• Ps. 11989 Gods word can be trusted.
• Mt. 2435 Gods word endures forever.
• II Tim. 315 Gods word gives wisdom which leads
  to salvation.

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Chapter 3 Difficult Times Will Come

• Verses 1-9 Because of earthly attitudes
• In the last days
• Selfish attitudes
• Avoid such men.
• Captivate weak, weighed down with sin
• Never able to acknowledge the truth
• Jannes and Jambres
• Their folly will be obvious.

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Chapter 3 Difficult Times Will Come

• Verses 10-17 Because of persecution
• You imitated me.
• Godly will be persecuted.
• Evil men will get worse.
• Continue in righteousness.
• Gods word gives wisdom salvation.
• All scripture is inspired.

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