2 Timothy

Outline of 2 Timothy

Daniel C Snaddon — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:08:18 -0600

Dear Brother:

Just a note with regard to the coming Conference of brethren at Guelph and your participation in it. The following outline is based upon some suggestions made by the committee and is merely intended as a guide in assisting each of you brethren in your respective responsibilities. The guidance of the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential in our endeavors to se that the wide variety of need is met (as only our God can) and we will be in prayer for and with you that this may be especially so in 1984.

The man of God and his resources ch. 1:

v. 1. Grace, mercy and peace.

3. The prayers of others.

5. Genuine faith.

6. A gift from God.

7. A sound mind.

8. The testimony of the Lord. God’s power seen in affliction.

13. What he has been taught.

14. The indwelling Spirit of God.

The Man of God and his responsibilities. Ch. 2:

v. 1 & 2 Son – be strong – be diligent to – remember Paul’s teaching – select faithful men – pass it on.

3 & 4 Soldier – endurance, separation, dedication.

5 Athlete – obey rules.

6 Farmer – toil and reap.

15 Workman – competent – diligent.

21 Vessel – clean, set apart, prepared for use.

24 Servant – gentle, skilled in teaching, patient.

The man of God – His surroundings and safeguards ch. 3:

v. 1. Difficult times.

2-4. Ungodly men.

5. False professors.

New Testament (Acts-Revelation)

Alfred P Gibbs — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:44:54 -0500

Lesson 221: The Ascension Of Christ
Acts 1:1-11
Golden Text: Acts 1:11

I. The Great Commission. Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15, 10.

1. The Person Who gave it. He had the right by virtue of His Person and His work.

2. The power for it—“Himself;” v. 18. Note the “power” as seen in (1) His birth; Luke 1:35. (2) Ministry; Luke 4:32. (3) Miracles; Luke 4:36. (4) Forgiveness; Matthew 9:6. (5) Death; John 10:18. (6) Resurrection. Romans 1:4; Colossians 2:13-15. (7) Ascension; Ephesians 1:20. (8) Coming; Matthew 24:30.

3. The plan of it. (1) The command “go ye.” (2) The scope, “world.” (3) The theme, “the Gospel.” (4) The persons, “every creature.”

4. The persons to whom given—His disciples. (1) Chosen. Mark 3:14; John 15:16. (2) Saved; Matthew 16:16. (3) Taught. (4) Commissioned. (5) Equipped.

5. The privilege of it. Ambassadors, co-workers, witnesses, trustees, servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.

6. The price of it. “Go” means leave. Cp. Luke 14:26.

7. The promise with it. “I am with you.” Cp Hebrews 13:5.

II. The Promise. Acts 1:4, 5.

1. Promised in O. T. Isaiah 32:15; Jeremiah 31:33; Ezek 11:19; Joel 228.

2. Promised in N. T. John 15:26—16:14.

III. The Questioning Disciples. Vs. 6-8.

1. The question; v. 6. (1) An earthly kingdom expected; Isaiah 2:2-4. (2) The King being rejected, the kingdom is in obeyance. Luke 19:14; Acts 3:14. (3) He will yet be King over the Earth; Psalm 2.

2 Timothy

John Nelson Darby — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

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John Nelson Darby — Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

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