2 Timothy - Continue in the Gospel - 2 Timothy 3:1-17
Continue in The Gospel
(2 Timothy 3:1-17)
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Message Slides
The Uniqueness of Scripture - Leifeld
Depravity on Parade - Swindoll
How to Respond to Evil - Swindoll
2 Timothy 3 - Bill Mounce
Interpretation - J. I. Packer
Making a Difference (Bible Study Methods) - Swindoll
The Origin and Purpose of Scripture - John Stott
You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. (3:14-15) NASB
The Nature of the Last Days (3:1-9)
Some have always been and will always be unresponsive
to the work of God-Run Away!
False Teachers (3:1-5)
Easy Victims (3:6-7)
Clear Folly (3:8-9)
The Power of God's Word (3:10-17)
Paul's Example of Faithfulness (3:10-13)
Timothy's Commission to be Faithful (3:14-15)
The Inspiration & Value of Scripture Explained (3:16-17)
Stay anchored in Scripture because it is foundational and transformative.
Nature: God-breathed & Profitable
Function: Belief & Behavior
+ Teaching: Positive related to Belief
- Reproof: Negative related to Behavior
- Correction: Negative related to Belief+ Training: Positive related to Behavior
Result: Character & Service
= Adequate: Character (aptioc)
= Equipped: Service (éEaptizw)
God designed the church to have the God-breathed Word of God to shape our lives in both belief and behavior producing character and service-so that we will be a powerful witness in the last days.
Home Church Questions
The Nature of the Last Days (3:1-9)
Paul says the "last days" will be marked by people who "hold to a form of godliness but deny its power." What does this look like in You?
How can we recognize this in ourselves before it takes root? How could living in real community prevent this.
The Power of God's Word (3:10-17)
Who has modeled faithful endurance in your life?
What specific qualities make someone's example worth following?
What might persecution look like in our Conway Arkansas today?
Timothy's Commission to be Faithful (3:14-15)
What spiritual habits have you learned that you need to continue in?
In what ways can you pass a heritage of faith to the next generation?
The Inspiration and Value of Scripture (3:16-17)
What does it mean that Scripture is "God-breathed"? How does this conviction shape the way we read, trust, and apply the Bible?
The passage outlines Scripture's four functions: teaching, reproof, correction, and training. Which of these do you most welcome in your life—and which do you resist? Why?
In what ways do belief and behavior work together to make us powerful witnesses for Christ?
Pray for the Unreached: The Ath Pahariya in Nepal In the hills of eastern Nepal, the Ath Pahariya people blend Hindu, Buddhist, and spirit worship traditions--strongholds that keep them from knowing the one true God. Dependent on farming and steeped in ritual, they live with deep spiritual need but little access to the gospel. Pray that God would send workers to share His truth, that the Ath Pahariya would turn from empty religion, and that a new movement
Finances
Weekly Budget 34,615
Giving For 11/09 50,812
Giving For 11/16 24,985
YTD Budget 692,308
Giving 643,272
OVER/(UNDER) (49,036)
Turn In Your Gospel Opportunities Today!
What an amazing Collection Week we’ve had at Fellowship—thousands of shoeboxes have already been received and are ready to go on their way to children across the globe! If you haven’t brought your boxes in yet, there’s still time. Drop them off today between 1:00 and 6:00 PM. Remember, every single shoebox represents a child who will hear the hope-filled message of the Gospel—many for the very first time.
Your generosity doesn’t just send gifts; it shares the love of Jesus with a child and their family. We can’t wait to celebrate all that God has done through our church! Join us on December 14 during both services as we reveal the final number of shoeboxes collected.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Fellowship Kids Parents’ Night Out
Parents, this night is for you! Drop off your kids for an evening full of fun while you enjoy some time to yourselves. Feed your kiddos dinner, dress them in their favorite pajamas, and bring them over! We’ll play games, make Christmas crafts, enjoy a snack, and watch a movie together. Register by November 24 at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Fellowship Women’s Potluck and P.J.’s
Ladies, grab your cozy PJs, a dish to share, and join us for a fun night together on Thursday, December 4th, from 6–8 p.m. at 11 Skyland Dr. (home of Amy McKissack). Come with a friend or make a new one — it’s going to be a relaxed evening of food, laughter, and great company!
Join a Home Church
Home Church small groups are about building a deep community where we are transformed into the image of Christ and serve a broken world for the sake of the gospel. If you are not in a Home Church, we encourage you go to fellowshipconway.org/homechurch or stop by the Connection table in the Atrium.
Men’s Discussion Group
Men’s Discussion Group is tackling C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce starting Thursday, December 4th from 6-8pm. Through fable and allegory, Lewis dreams he’s on a bus between Hell and Heaven—a wild setup for compelling conversations. All men are welcome.
Widows’ Christmas Party Luncheon - Thursday, December 11th
Join us for a special time of food, friendship, and Christmas fun! We’ll gather at Ambra’s home (3680 Gresham Dr) to enjoy lunch and celebrate the season together. Please RSVP by Monday, December 1 to: Judy: (501) 329-3535 or Ambra: (501) 730-6795.
Fellowship Women’s Hebrews Bible Study
This February, join us for Jesus Is Greater—an eight-week Bible study through the book of
Hebrews created to deepen your faith, renew your hope, and connect you with other women pursuing Jesus. Led by Rebecca Carter and Heather Harrison, we’ll meet on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m., beginning February 3rd at Fellowship. Free childcare is available - to reserve a spot, simply text Shanna at 501-336-0332 by January 28th. Come discover—or rediscover—the truth that Jesus truly is greater: greater than your stress, your schedule, your fears, and anything else vying for your heart. We’d love for you to be part of it. Register by clicking here.