The God-breathed Scriptures are the primary tool God uses to instruct us, correct us and make us ready for service in the Kingdom of God. In part 5 of Demystifying Discipleship, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Timothy 3:14-17.
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Study Notes
Biblical Discipleship
The lifelong process of following Christ- learning from Him and obeying Him- in order that you might be made more like Him and accomplish His eternal purposes.
Understanding the Text
- Charge to Continue in the Faith (2 Timothy 3:14a)
- Transmission of the Faith (2 Timothy 3:14b-15)
- Origin of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16a)
- Usefulness of Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16b-17)
Inspiration = Theopneustos = “God-breathed”
“The Bible came from God through the men who wrote it. God superintended these human authors so that, using their individual personalities, they composed and recorded without error God’s Word to man. Christ attested to the fact that inspiration extends to the very words…. Inspiration does not involve mechanical dictation but the accurate recording of God’s words”
—Charles Ryrie
Teaching
To hand down a fixed body of doctrine which must be mastered and then preserved intact
Rebuking
To confront, and set right, wrong behavior or belief
Correcting
To restore to proper condition
Training in Righteousness
Positive instruction in godly behavior
Thoroughly equipped for every good work
Able to meet all the demands of godly ministry and righteous living
Principles from the Text
- We must endeavor to continue in the faith
- God works through people to accomplish His purposes
- Scripture imparts knowledge of the truth, moral correction and preparation for service
Applying the Text
Do you regularly submit yourself to the discipline of Scripture?