2 Timothy chapter 1: 4. Greatly desire to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy.
Paul recalls Timothy starting his ministry, and commitment to Jesus. Paul is in prison in Rome. Its easy to say I want to be minister and join organizations they become tied down to the board of that denominations.
That individual is bound to church system from teaching entire word of God. Holy Spirit should be leading. Not some churches hoard or quarterly packets. It ties down pastors and ministers who can't get to the meat of God's word.
1:8. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but be thou partaker of the affliction of the gospel according to the power of God.
Paul telling Timothy, let holy Spirit guide you. What matters is God's word being taught.
1:13. Hold fast the form of sound words: which thou has heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
The words of God. Trouble happens when individuals get involved in traditions of men and away from sound doctrine. They wonder why God won't listen to their prayers.
Christian people study God's word so they won't be deceived by Satan as false messiah near future.
1:16. The Lord give mercy unto house of Onesiphorus, for he refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain.
Christian people in Asia turned away from Paul. But Paul highly talks about Onesiphorus, he stayed with Paul. Paul was in prison for preaching gospel of Jesus.
Paul had real friend, when some abandoned him. Luke, and Timothy to mention few others. God can provide comfort to His ministers.
Paul recalls Timothy starting his ministry, and commitment to Jesus. Paul is in prison in Rome. Its easy to say I want to be minister and join organizations they become tied down to the board of that denominations.
That individual is bound to church system from teaching entire word of God. Holy Spirit should be leading. Not some churches hoard or quarterly packets. It ties down pastors and ministers who can't get to the meat of God's word.
1:8. Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me His prisoner, but be thou partaker of the affliction of the gospel according to the power of God.
Paul telling Timothy, let holy Spirit guide you. What matters is God's word being taught.
1:13. Hold fast the form of sound words: which thou has heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
The words of God. Trouble happens when individuals get involved in traditions of men and away from sound doctrine. They wonder why God won't listen to their prayers.
Christian people study God's word so they won't be deceived by Satan as false messiah near future.
1:16. The Lord give mercy unto house of Onesiphorus, for he refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain.
Christian people in Asia turned away from Paul. But Paul highly talks about Onesiphorus, he stayed with Paul. Paul was in prison for preaching gospel of Jesus.
Paul had real friend, when some abandoned him. Luke, and Timothy to mention few others. God can provide comfort to His ministers.