Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; 1. Commandment - Are there commands for us to obey? Is there a danger to those who choose not to obey a command from God? 2. Hope - What is hope? How many people have true hope as the B... [ Continue Reading ]
Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 1. "Son in the faith" - In the Catholic Church, the priest is called "Father" as a religious title - Is this biblical? What is the difference in a priest and Paul? 2. Timothy - Who is Tim... [ Continue Reading ]
As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine, 1. Charge - What is a charge as used in this verse? Can we "charge" people today? 2. No other doctrine - How many doctrines are there? How can you tell if a t... [ Continue Reading ]
Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. 1. Fables - What are fables? Do we have to deal with fables today? When you hear the word "fable" what stories come to mind? 2. Genealogies - Should we be interested... [ Continue Reading ]
Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 1. Conscience - What is our conscience? Can we trust our conscience? Is it a reliable guide for our behavior? Should we ever violate or go against our conscience? 2. Unfeigned - What do... [ Continue Reading ]
From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; 1. Vain - What is the meaning of this word? List some things in our life, worship and service to God that could be vain. 2. Jangling - What does this refer to? Have you ever known of one in the church who jangled?... [ Continue Reading ]
Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 1. Teachers - What are the duties of a teacher? What are the Biblical qualifications required? 2. Affirm - Is our faith affirmed? How is it affirmed? Where would you need to look for affirmation of ou... [ Continue Reading ]
But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 1. The law - What is "the law" mentioned in this verse? It this law binding on us today? Does this law include the Ten Commandments? 2. Use it - How can we "use" the law? Can you think of a time when Paul used the law? Should Christians u... [ Continue Reading ]
Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, 1. Righteous man - What is "righteous" as used in the New Testament? Is any on... [ Continue Reading ]
For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; 1. Whoremongers - Who are whoremongers? Are there any of these people in the church today? 2. Defile themselves with... [ Continue Reading ]
According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. 1. Gospel - What is the meaning of this word? What is the good news about Jesus that we need to preach? 2. Committed - Should Christians be committed to Christ? List some others areas of our life that demand comm... [ Continue Reading ]
And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 1. Enabled - Are Christians enabled? What are we able to do? What limitations are keeping us from being enabled? 2. Into the ministry - Are preacher to be ordained? How was Paul p... [ Continue Reading ]
Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 1. Blasphemer - What is the meaning of this word? Is this the "unpardonable sin" Jesus spoke about? Can one be forgiven of this sin? How do people commit this sin today? 2.... [ Continue Reading ]
And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 1. Exceeding abundant - How much does God supply of our needs? When it comes to salvation, is there just enough grace to "sneak" into heaven? 2. In Christ Jesus - How does one get into Christ? What are t... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 1. Faithful saying - Did your parents share with you some "faithful sayings" that were helpful to you? What does Paul mean by stating that this is a "faithful saying... [ Continue Reading ]
Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 1. Mercy - On the day of judgment do you want Justice, Mercy or Grace? Does God offer mercy to the lost? Is the... [ Continue Reading ]
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. 1. King - Who is our King? Is he now King? Should we pray "Thy Kingdom come"? How would you respond to those who teach that Christ will return to earth and set up an earthly kingdom for 1,... [ Continue Reading ]
This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 1. Charge - What is the difference in a command and a charge? 2. Commit - Must we be committed to the Lord? How can you tell if one is committed to the... [ Continue Reading ]
Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away, concerning faith have made shipwreck; 1. Conscience - What is a conscience? Is our conscience a safe guide? Why do many people rely on their conscience? 2. Put away - Can we put away our faith? What causes people to lose their faith... [ Continue Reading ]
Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme. 1. Delivered - How can we deliver one to Satan? If we deliver one to Satan, are we judging? 2. Satan - What are some other names for Satan? It Satan a real person? Does Satan have power toda... [ Continue Reading ]