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2 Timothy 3- Last Days

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This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away 2 Timothy 3:1-5

As we look around the state of Christianity, its safe to say we are in perilous or terrible times. The majority of “Churches” have fallen away from sound doctrine, have created a new idol of Jesus that isn’t Biblical, they have created a new religion that is carnally minded justifying their lusts for the flesh and power. However these times were prophesied by the Apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. So as shocking as it may be to witness this great falling away, we really shouldn’t be surprised because it was foretold in the scriptures

How do we know we are living in the last days? The Apostle Paul gives us signs and warnings , people will be lovers of themselves. We probably live in the most narcissistic generation in history, with social media everyone is the star of their own show, and this has invaded the Church also. Most Churches have become carnally minded, self focused rather than focused on Christ. As Jesus said “If you want to be my disciple, deny yourself, carry your cross, and follow me” (Matthew 16:24)

We live in a day and age , when not only the world celebrates “Pride Month” but the Churches celebrate with them. Many Churches host a “Pride Sunday” if you don’t believe me just type a search in YouTube. As the Bible says “Pride leads to destruction” (Proverbs 16:18) Every Sunday we hear blasphemy being preached from the pulpits across the world. Unqualified and unregenerated people, who have elevated themselves as leaders in the Church, speak blasphemy against our Lord and his Church. This has become so common, when someone actually preaches scripture they are labeled legalist and bigots

They are lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, this basically sums up Christianity today. As we look across the spectrum of Christianity, there is a common theme, carnally minded focused on self instead of Christ. As John the Baptist said “He must increase and I must decrease” (John 3:30) Most of Christianity today is about self glorification and self worship, this is Satanism 101. Instead of preaching repentance they preach acceptance. Instead of preaching holiness, they preach conformity to the world.

I could ramble on all day, however you get the point, the falling away from the Church is part of the signs of the last days. As the Apostle John said “many anti-Christ have entered into the world, this is how you know its the last hour” (1 John 2:18) Keep your lamps lit, Amen

2 Timothy 2- Truth in Christ

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But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will. 2 Timothy 2:23-26

On social media , everyday there are people having foolish and stupid arguments, should we engage in these disputes as Christians? The Apostle Paul , under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, says No. Here Paul says to “avoid foolish and stupid questions” Why? “Because they produce strife and quarrels” There are alot of people who want to pull you into an argument, you don’t have to engage in every person you come across. Some people have no desire to under the truth, they just want to destroy your character and waste your time.

It can be very difficult to keep our composure , but as the Apostle Paul teaches here “the servant of The Lord must not strive or quarrel, but to be gentle to everyone” Getting into arguments with people is not bringing glory to God. We need to understand we are representing Christ as his servant, try to maintain composure as a Christian or you might need to walk away. 

So what is our goal when engaging with other people? As the Apostle Paul states “be able to teach, patient, in humility” The goal is to teach people the truth of Christ, nobody is listening when we are screaming and arguing. We must have the patience to be able to teach people with humility. Don’t expect people to grasp what you are saying immediately, it might take them awhile to grasp, be patient in their understanding, but what you can do is present the truth of the gospel to them, and those who have ears, let them hear

Notice what the Apostle Paul says here next, because this important “If God may grant them repentance, they may know the truth” People are never come to understanding on their own, they must have a supernatural experience with God, they must be Born Again. As the Apostle Paul says “If God may grant them repentance, a change a heart, a new birth, then they will know the truth. Until they become regenerated they will never understand the truth of Christ. Understand this, if you are arguing with a spiritually dead person, its like arguing with a wall. They will never be able to understand the gospel, until God changes their hearts.

Then when they become Born Again, “they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil” Jesus Christ can set us free, and only Christ can set us free. Pray the Holy Spirit opens the hearts and minds of the lost, Amen!

2 Timothy 2- The Masters Service

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But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:20-22

Jesus said “Unless you are Born Again, you will not see the Kingdom of Heaven” (John 3:3) Until we crucify the flesh, become washed by the blood of the Lamb, be sanctified by the Holy Spirit, we are never going to be able to serve The Lord. The Apostle Paul , under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, gives us a great analogy for this teaching of regeneration. A concept that seems to be foreign to the majority of Christians today, which is why we see so much depravity in the Churches today.

“In a great house, there are not only vessels of gold and silver (valuable), but also of wood and clay (not valuable), some to honor (saved) and some to dishonor (unsaved) Growing up, whenever we would have family over for dinner and a Holiday meal, you would get out the special plates and silverware, and we would use the cheaper stuff on a daily basis. This was kind of the same in this cultural context, the gold and silver vessels or articles were for special use, put out for display. The items of wood and clay, were cheaper, and mostly hidden from use as they were not impressive.

The Apostle Paul is applying this analogy to the state of our souls. Unless you are Born Again, you are unable to be used for service, because you can’t be in the presence of the King! We are separated from God because of our sin, therefor we need to be reconciled back to our Heavenly Father through Christ. Unless you have been Born Again, you can never be used for proper service of The Lord. 

So what should we do? See what the Apostle Paul says here “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work.” I don’t know if there is a better explanation of regeneration that this, you must be Born Again! Notice it says “useful for the Master” without the Holy Spirit, you are still dead in your sins, leading others dead in their sins!

So how does the Holy Spirit change us? The Apostle Paul teaches us “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” God will remove the heart of stone and give you a new heart and put the Holy Spirit within you (Ezekiel 36:26) How do we flee from sin and pursue righteousness? Because the Holy Spirit lives inside of you, you are a New Creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:7) Amen!