1/11/26

Foundations – Message 2 – Scripture

2 Timothy 3:14-17 (ESV)

14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

1) Scripture: Foundation and Salvation

 

2 Timothy 3:14-15 (ESV)

14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 1:3-7

3 I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. 4 As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

 

2) Scripture: Purpose

 

2 Timothy 3:16

16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,

John 1:1-5 (ESV)

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

 

3) Scripture: Preparation 

 

2 Timothy 3:17

17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

 

Questions:

1) When you read these verses what stands out to you? What are the primary foci for Paul?

2) How has scripture aided you in growth and maturity as a Christian? How does it guide you and direct you daily?

3) If you don’t have answer to Question #2, I must ask how much time you are dedicating to scripture daily? It’s hard to know God’s word when you rarely engage with it.

4) What scripture has most recently helped to teach, reproof, correct, or train you? What did you learn? How did you apply it?

5) How does Paul’s assertion to the perfecting work of scripture strike you? Do you believe that entire sanctification is possible (scripture says it is). In what ways have you experienced this perfecting work in your life?

6) What are the implications of this perfecting work in your relationships with others?  How are you helping others to dig into and rely upon God’s word?