CHAPTER 29
THE NEED OF MACHINERY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND TRANSMISSION OF THE
FAITH-THE MACHINERY OF THE PRIMITIVE CHURCH. - 2 Timothy 2:1
In this tenderly affectionate address we have a very early indication
of the beginnings of Christian tradition and Christian schools, two
subjects intimately co... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 30
THE CHRISTIAN'S LIFE AS MILITARY SERVICE; AS AN ATHLETIC CONTEST; AS
HUSBANDRY. - 2 Timothy 2:3
ST. PAUL represents the Christian life and the Christian ministry
under a variety of figures. Sometimes as husbandry; as when he tells
the Galatians that "whatsoever a man soweth, that shall h... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 31
THE POWER OF A BELIEF IN THE RESURRECTION AND THE INCARNATION-THE
GOSPEL OF ST. PAUL. - 2 Timothy 2:8
THESE words are a continuation of the same subject. They are
additional thoughts supplied to the Apostle's beloved disciple to
induce him to take courage and to bear willingly and thankf... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER 32
THE NEED OF A SOLEMN CHARGE AGAINST A CONTROVERSIAL SPIRIT, OF
DILIGENCE FREE FROM SHAME, AND OF A HATRED OF THE PROFANITY WHICH
WRAPS UP ERROR IN THE LANGUAGE OF TRUTH. - 2 Timothy 2:14
WE here enter upon a new section of the Epistle, which continues down
to the end of the chapter. It... [ Continue Reading ]