William Burkitt Notes and Observations - 2 Timothy 1:13 - 1:13

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William Burkitt Notes and Observations - 2 Timothy 1:13 - 1:13


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By sound words, we are to understand the doctrine of the gospel; by a form of sound words, the truths and doctrine of the gospel methodically disposed and digested; to hold it fast, is, not to swerve from it in the course of our ministry, but pertinaciously to adhere to it, not parting with it ourselves, nor suffering it to be adulterated and corrupted by others.

This form of sound words some take to be the articles of our creed, in the words wherein we now have them, probably the same in sense, if not in words. This is called, That good thing 2Ti_1:14 which was committed to Timothy to keep: meaning, that summary of Christian doctrine which was committed to his care and keeping.

Learn hence, 1. That evangelical words are sound words: All gospel- truth is of an healing nature.

Learn, 2. That a form of sound words, or a methodical system, of gospel- truths, is very profitable both for ministers and people.

Learn, 3. That such a form of sound words is very faithfully to be retained, and very carefully to be kept unto.

Learn, 4. That faith and love are the hands whereby we are to hold fast gospel-truth; Hold fast the form of sound words in faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus.

Learn, 5. That as Christians are to hold these evangelical truths fast in their judgments, so are they to hold them forth in their lives and practices: Keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us; that is, the power and assistance of the Holy Ghost will not be wanting to our endeavours, to help our memory, love, and practice, if we be not wanting to ourselves.