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The Big Picture. 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Doctrine = teaching; 2 John 9 Reproof = see error; Psalm 19:12 Correction = how to do right; Isaiah 55:8-9 Instruction in righteousness = right before God; Romans 1:16-17. 2 Timothy 2:15. Diligence – Strong's G4704 - spoudazō
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2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Doctrine = teaching; 2 John 9 • Reproof = see error; Psalm 19:12 • Correction = how to do right; Isaiah 55:8-9 • Instruction in righteousness = right before God; Romans 1:16-17
2 Timothy 2:15 • Diligence – Strong's G4704 - spoudazō (2) to exert one's self, endeavour, give diligence • Approved vs. Ashamed before God • Rightly dividing • Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.
Study this way? • Matthew 27:5 Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself. • Luke 10:37b Then Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” • John 13:27 Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, “What you do, do quickly.”
The Bible’s Overall Message • Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmityBetween you and the woman,And between your seed and her Seed;He shall bruise your head,And you shall bruise His heel.” • Genesis 12:3 I will bless those who bless you,And I will curse him who curses you;And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
The Bible’s Overall Message • John 20:31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. • Revelation 22:20-21 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! 21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.[a] Amen.
Divisions of the Bible Old Testament, 39 books • History – Genesis through Esther • Where we come from • The problem of sin • The Savior’s lineage • Wisdom – Job through Song of Solomon • Job – Why me? • Psalms – praise, worship and thanksgiving • Proverbs – practical wisdom for our lives • Ecclesiastes – our purpose • Song of Solomon – nature of true, lasting love in marriage
Divisions of the Bible • Prophecy – Isaiah through Malachi • The sins of God’s people • The Savior is coming • Luke 24:44 Then He said to them, “These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me.” • Isaiah 40:6-8
Divisions of the Bible New Testament, 27 books • Matthew through Luke – the gospels, the life of Christ • Acts – The beginning of the church and spread of the gospel throughout the world. • Romans through Revelation – Matthew 28:18-20 • 1 Peter 1:24-25, Revelation 22:18-19
Periods of History • Patriarchal Age – Romans 5:14, Adam to Moses • Build an ark, offer up your son, leave your country • Mosaic Age – Exodus 20, The Law of Moses • Food laws, Sabbath Day, Tabernacle, Passover, animal sacrifices • The Gospel (Christian) Age – Matthew 28:18-20 • Unto the end of the age, last days; Acts 2:17 • Baptism, perfect forgiveness, Lord’s Supper
The Covenants • Old Covenant, 430 years after promise to Abraham (Galatians 3:17); for the Jewish people • Exodus 20:1-2 • Deuteronomy 4:1, 13-14 • New Covenant – Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Hebrews 8:6-13, 9:16-17 • For everyone; Galatians 3:26-28, Acts 15:14-17 • Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 1:16-17
Conclusion • 2 Peter 1:3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, • Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. • Hebrews 5:9 And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him, • 2 Peter 3:9-11; 2 Corinthians 5:10
Obey The Gospel! • Believe – John 3:16 • Repent – Acts 17:30 • Confess – Romans 10:10 • Be Baptized – Acts 22:16 • Be Faithful – Luke 9:62