Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 2 Timothy 2

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Bob Utley You Can Understand the Bible - 2 Timothy 2


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Chapter Level Commentary:
2 Timothy 2

PARAGRAPH DIVISIONS OF MODERN TRANSLATIONS

UBS4 NKJV NRSV TEV NJB
A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus Be Strong in Grace An Appeal to Show Courage

(2Ti_1:8 to 2Ti_2:13) A Loyal Soldier of Christ Jesus How Timothy Should Face Hardships 2Ti_2:1-7 2Ti_2:1-13 2Ti_2:1-7 2Ti_2:1-7 2Ti_2:1-2 2Ti_2:3-7 2Ti_2:8-13 2Ti_2:8-13 2Ti_2:8-13 2Ti_2:8-13 An Approved Workman Approved and Disapproved Workers The Pastor and the Flock

(2Ti_2:14 to 2Ti_4:5) An Approved Worker The Struggle Against the Immediate Danger from False Teachers 2Ti_2:14-26 2Ti_2:14-26 2Ti_2:14-19 2Ti_2:14-19 2Ti_2:14-18 2Ti_2:19 2Ti_2:20 to 2Ti_3:9 2Ti_2:20-26 2Ti_2:20-21 2Ti_2:22-26 READING CYCLE THREE (from "hyperlink")

FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL AUTHOR'S INTENT AT THE PARAGRAPH LEVEL

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

Read the chapter in one sitting. Identify the subjects. Compare your subject divisions with the five translations above. Paragraphing is not inspired but it is the key to following the original author's intent which is the heart of interpretation. Every paragraph has one and only one subject.

1. First paragraph

2. Second paragraph

3. Third paragraph

4. Etc.



DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are responsible for your own interpretation of the Bible. Each of us must walk in the light we have. You, the Bible, and the Holy Spirit are priority in interpretation. You must not relinquish this to a commentator.

These discussion questions are provided to help you think through the major issues of this section of the book. They are meant to be thought provoking, not definitive.

1. What is the basic purpose of the pastor?

2. Why is suffering a part of Christianity?

3. Why is the resurrection so central to the Christian faith?

4. To what does 2Ti_2:12 b refer? What does it mean?

5. How should Timothy deal with false teachers?

6. Why is 2Ti_2:15 so important to all Christians?

7. Does God grant humans repentance? If so, for some or for all?

8. Who is said to have captured the false teachers and their followers? How can they escape?