FAMOUS LAST WORDS

2 TIMOTHY 3:14-4:4

“Famous Last Words”

Introduction-

Paul’s ministry shows that instruction in the Word is the focus of discipleship

Col. 1:28

I. THE POWER OF THE WORD – v. 15

1- To Bring Salvation

2- To Bring Growth

John 15:3; 17:17; Eph. 5:25-26; 1 Pet. 2:2

II. THE PERFECTION OF THE WORD – v. 16

1- The Meaning of Inspiration

2- The Importance of Inspiration

III. THE PROFIT OF THE WORD – vv. 16-17

1- For Teaching

2- For Rebuking

3- For Correcting

4- For Training

5- For Building Character

6- For Preparing for Service

IV. THE PROTECTION OF THE WORD – vv. 1-4

1- The Disease- vv. 3-4

2- The Antidote- vv. 1-2

V. THE PRACTICE OF THE WORD

1- The Best Discipleship Is in the Context of Relationship

Mark 3:14-15; 1 Cor. 4:16; 11:1

2- So Spend Time with Other Believers

Conclusion- The Word of God in the context of relationship with other believers is true discipleship