Hold Fast to the Word

This past Sunday, we examined 2 Timothy 1:13.

In that examination, we explored reasons why Paul exhorted Timothy to "hold fast" from 2 Timothy 3 and 4.

Here is reason #1: Hold fast to the word because of our perilous times (2 Timothy 3:1)

Holding fast in perilous times to the word helps us...
1) Turn away from corrupt character (2 Tim. 3:2-4)
2) Keep away from reckless religion (2 Tim. 3:5)
3) Protect us from diabolical deceivers (2 Tim. 3:6-9, 13)
4) Sustain us in persistent persecution (2 Tim. 3:10-12)

We also explored part of reason #2: Hold fast to the word because of its sufficiency for our lives (2 Timothy 3:16)

The word is sufficient in the following areas...
1) Sufficient for salvation (2 Tim. 3:14-15)
2) Sufficient for sanctification (2 Tim. 3:16)

This is where we finished up yesterday.

We plan to pick up here with some review and finish our examination of the reasons this coming Sunday.

With that being said, I have started another blog over at Hold Fast.

The title of this blog has come about because of the gripping of my heart concerning this passage (2 Timothy 1:13-14). This new blog may not get as much attention, but I hope to use it as a journal of sorts as I study the scriptures and their implications for my life personally and the life of the church.

God bless...