Text: 2 Timothy 2:14-26
Topic: The Word of God
Application Point: Making the Word a priority.
Sermon Title: Becoming A Community in the Word.
2 Timothy 2:14-26 (LSB)
14 Remind [them] of these things, solemnly charging [them] in the presence of God not to dispute about words, which is useless [and leads] to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. 16 But avoid godless [and] empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, 17 and their word will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18 who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some. 19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS,” and, “EVERYONE WHO NAMES THE NAME OF THE LORD is to DEPART FROM WICKEDNESS.” 20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of clay, and some to honor and some to dishonor. 21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these [things], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work. 22 Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, [and] peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. 24 And the Lord’s slave must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, 25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may give them repentance leading to the full knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses [and escape] from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
2 Timothy 2:14 (LSB)
14 Remind [them] of these things, solemnly charging [them] in the presence of God not to dispute about words, which is useless [and leads] to the ruin of the hearers.
Stay
on what matters.
2 Timothy 2:15 (LSB)
15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.
Gospel work is
work.
2 Timothy 2:16-18 (LSB)
16 But avoid godless [and] empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, 17 and their word will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18 who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.
Sound doctrine brings
to a Biblical community.
2 Timothy 2:19 (LSB)
19 Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “THE LORD KNOWS THOSE WHO ARE HIS,” and, “EVERYONE WHO NAMES THE NAME OF THE LORD is to DEPART FROM WICKEDNESS.”
Numbers 16:5 (LSB)
5 and he spoke to Korah and all his congregation, saying, “Tomorrow morning Yahweh will show who is His, and who is holy, and will bring [him] near to Himself; even the one whom He will choose, He will bring near to Himself.
The Gospel and the Word is the
for life and Godliness.
2 Timothy 2:20-21 (LSB)
20 Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and of clay, and some to honor and some to dishonor. 21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these [things], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified, useful to the Master, having been prepared for every good work.
We are “
” to God’s Kingdom.
2 Timothy 2:22,23 (LSB)
22 Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, [and] peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. 23 But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels.
to righteousness and Biblical community.
2 Timothy 2:24-26 (LSB)
24 And the Lord’s slave must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, 25 with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, if perhaps God may give them repentance leading to the full knowledge of the truth, 26 and they may come to their senses [and escape] from the snare of the devil, having been held captive by him to do his will.
We have all been called to the ministry of
.
Life Group Questions:
Get To Know You (Optional):
What is your favorite and least favorite Thanksgiving side dish?
Take a moment and share scripture that you read this week and what application you pulled from it.
What are some examples of “godless and empty chatter” that we should avoid, as mentioned in 2 Timothy 2:16-18? How can we guard against such conversations in our communities?
How can you encourage and be accountable to fellow believers in your pursuit of understanding and applying the Word of God?
The goal for our community is to balance study of the Word with the practical application of the Word. People tend to want to spend all their time in the study of the Word or all their time in discussing life application. Do you prefer one more than the other? How can we balance the two?