From the recording Paul the Letter of II Timothy
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Letter of Apostle Paul – II Timothy
An Intimate Review
Pt 3
By Lawrence DeMetrius
Many minds are led astray with lying persuasions by false teachers who purposely DIVIDE the divine Word erroneously as did Lucifer in Eden. [Gen 3:1-6] From the time of Enoch until the last generation, Yahweh has and will require HIS Elect to the STUDY divine words HE has provisioned through HIS scribes and prophets, from Enoch to Jesus Christ and His Original Apostles. [Eno 37:1-5] Some professed Christians misuse Apostle Paul’s statement of the LETTER KILLETH, BUT THE SPIRIT GIVETH LIFE. They use this as an excuse not to practice due diligence in scriptural study. [II Cor 3:6] This is erroneous interpretation and misunderstanding of Apostle Paul’s statement. He is indeed the same apostle who is instructing Pastor Timothy and all Christians to STUDY and RIGHTLY DIVIDE the Holy Scriptures to SHOW themselves APPROVED WORKMAN unto THE LORD, who are not ashamed BECAUSE they RIGHTLY DIVIDE the Word of Truth. In so doing, they fulfill Christ’s demand to CONTINUE in His Word, as only genuine Christian disciples will do. [Lk 24:44; Jn 5:39, 47; 8:31, 32] Scriptural study is a primary measure by which Yahweh considers the quality of one’s devotion to HIM. When one seeks THE LORD diligently in scriptural study, they can expect to receive great rewards from HIM. [Ps 1:1-3; 119:105; Heb 11:6] The Holy Ghost disperses and reminds one of spiritual truths taught by Christ based on their practice of membering His words to their spirit or mind. The Holy Ghost cannot bring back to one’s REMEMBERANCE what they have not RIGHTLY MEMEBERED to their mind. [Jn 14:26; 16:13] Proper understanding of the literal meaning of the letters is prerequisite to obtaining fuller revelation of spiritual truths taught by Jesus Christ. It is also the means by which one guards their mind from anti-Christ teachers and doctrines. [I Jn 4:1-6; Dan 12:3, 10] In fact, proper scriptural knowledge alone can initiate soul saving faith. [Rm 10:17; II Tim 3:16-18] The command to be studious first came through Enoch, including the insight that no mortal has an excuse as to why they do not know, properly comprehend, obey and communicate divine words. [Eno 37:1-5] The Elect are to teach Yahweh’s principles to their children. [Deut 4:2, 10] Born-again believers who are given to effective scriptural study empower themselves to be the overcomers they are purposed to be during their mortal lifetime. [Acts 17:11; Rev 3:8]
Thus, any WORD that discourages FAITH in Christ and His Gospel is to be duly noted and SHUNNED. Apostle Paul gives the following 12 INSTRUCTIONS to The Elect.
1. SHUN PROFANE and VAIN BABBLINGS: for they will increase unto more UNGODLINESS and eat away at one’s well-being as does a CANKER. [II Tim 2:16-19]
*shun Gk #4026 periistemi (per-ee-is-tay-mee) it means to stand all around, be a bystander and keep away from
*profane Gk #952 bebelos (beb-ay-los) it means accessible as by crossing the door-way, heathenish and wicked
*vain babblings Gk #2757 kenophonia (ken-of-o-nee-ah) it is empty sounding and fruitless discussion
*ungodliness Gk #763 asebeia (as-eb-i-ah) it is impiety and wickedness
*canker Gk #1044 gaggraina (gang-gra-hee-nah) it is an ulcer and gangrene
• ulcer is…
o a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane, accompanied by the disintegration of tissue and formation of pus
o any chronically corrupting or disrupting condition or element
• gangrene is…
o necrosis or death of soft tissue due to obstructed circulation, usually followed by decomposition and decay
o moral or spiritual corruption and decadence that pervades an individual or group
2. Know that Yahweh owns VESSELS of HONOR and DISHONOR. VESSELS of HONOR are instructed to PURGE themselves from PROFANE and VAIN BABBLINGS so they may remain SANCTIFIED, MEET for Yahweh’s use and PREPARED for every GOOD WORK. [II Tim 2:20, 21; Heb 12:1-3]
*vessels Gk #4632 skeuos (skoo-os) it is a implement, equipment, apparatus or a wife as contributing to the usefulness of the husband…Israel to Yahweh and the Church to Christ
*honour Gk #5092 time (tee-may) it is…
• a value such as money paid or valuables…born-again believers purchased with the Blood of Jesus Christ [I Jn 1:8-10]
• esteem of the highest degree and dignity thereof [I Pet 2:9]
*purge Gk #1571 ekkathairo (ek-kath-ah-ee-ro) it means to thoroughly cleanse…this can only be done by abiding in Christ [Rev 1:5, 6]
*sanctified Gk #37 hagiazo (hag-ee-a-zo) it is means make holy, ceremonially pure and consecrate and mentally revering or reverent [St Jn 4:23, 24; 8:31, 32; 14:6; 17:17; Rm 3:23-26; Heb 10:10, 14]
*meet Gk #2173 euchrestos (yoo-khrays-tos) it means easily used and useful
*prepared Gk #2090 hetoimazo (het-oy-mad-zo) it means to prepare, provide, and make ready
*good Gk #18 agathos (ag-ath-os) it is good in any sense
*work Gk #2041 ergon (er-gon) it is an act or toil as an effort or occupation
This gives credence to the idea that one must be willing to make an effort to be in position to be of service to Yahweh by choosing to be and remain in Christ by continuing in His teachings. [Jn 15:1-15]
3. AVOID FOOLISH and UNLEARNED QUESTIONS knowing that they GENDER STRIFES. [II Tim 2:23]
*avoid Gk #3868 paraiteomai (par-ahee-the-om-ahee) it means to beg off, decline, shun or deprecate, which is to express earnest disapproval of, urge reasons and protest against, belittle, depreciate and pray for deliverance from
*foolish Gk #3474 moros (mo-ros) it means dull, stupid, heedless, apparently absurd and a moral blockhead
*unlearned Gk #521 apaideutos (ap-ah-ee-dyoo-tos) it means uninstructed and stupid
*questions Gk #2214 zetesis (dzy-tay-sis) it is a searching or act thereof, a dispute or theme thereof
*gender Gk #1080 gennao (ghen-nah-o) it means to procreate or generate
*strife Gk #3163 mache (makh-ay) it is a battle and controversy
4. Do not STRIVE but be GENTLE to everyone in being servants of THE LORD. [II Tim 2:24b]
*strive Gk #3164 machomai (makh-om-ahee) it means to war, quarrel, dispute and fight
*gentle Gk #2261 epios (ay-pee-os) it means kind, mild and affable, which is pleasant and pleasantly easy to approach or talk to, friendly, cordial and warmly polite, showing warmth and friendliness
5. Be PATIENT with everyone. [II Tim 2:24c]
*patient Gk # 420 anexikakos (an-ex-ik-ak-os) it means enduring of ill and forbearing
6. Be able to TEACH anyone who reverently inquires of DIVINE INSIGHT. [II Tim 2:24d]
*teach Gk #1317 didaktikos (did-ak-tik-os) it means instructive
7. In MEEKNESS INSTRUCT everyone who OPPOSES themselves; if Yahweh PERADVENTURE will give them REPENTANCE to the ACKNOWLEDGING of the TRUTH. [II Tim 2:25]
*meekness Gk #4236 praiotes (prah-ot-ace) it is gentleness and humility
*instructing Gk #3811 paideuo (pahee-dyoo-o) it means to train up a child, educate and discipline by punishment
*oppose Gk #475 antidiatithemai (an-tee-dee-at-eeth-em-ahee) it means to set oneself opposite to and a conflict of theories
*peradventure Gk #3379 mepote (may-pot-eh) it means perhaps, not, if and lest ever
*repentance Gk #3341 metanoia (met-an-oy-ah) it is compunction for guilt and reformation and reversal of one ’s decision
*acknowledging Gk #1922 epignosis (ep-ig-no-sis) it is recognition, full discernment and acknowledgment
8. In meekness instruct everyone that is TAKEN CAPTIVE by Lucifer the DEVIL at his WILL, as they might receive opportunity of Yahweh to RECOVER THEMSELVES from the his SNARE. [II Tim 2:25, 26]
*snare Gk #3803 pagis (pag-ece) it is a trick, stratagem, temptation and trap that is fastened with a noose or notch
*taken captive Gk #2221 zogreo (dzogue-reh-o) it means to ensnare, capture, take alive and make one a prisoner of way
*devil Gk #1228 diabolos (dee-ab-ol-os) it is a traducer, specifically Lucifer, false accuser and slanderer
• traduce is to speak maliciously and falsely of, defame and slander
• slander is a malicious, false, and defamatory statement or report
• accuse is to charge or blame for a fault, offense or crime
*will Gk #2307 thelema (thel-ay-mah) it is an inclination, determination or a thing determined, a choice, purpose or decree
*recover Gk #366 anaepho (an-an-ay-fo) it means to become sober again or to regain one’s senses
Divine messengers are not to waste their time STRIVING with people about their erroneous and personal belief systems. Yahweh has already revealed to them that Christ is the Way to eternal salvation. Personal opinion does nothing to liberate minds from satanic SNARES. However, the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ, mixed with faith, can help one attain spiritual regeneration. [Jn 6:37-40, 44, 45, 65; 10:4, 5; Rm 8:28-30]
9. Know that Yahweh KNOWS them that are HIS exclusive worshipers. [II Tim 2:19a]
*knoweth Gk #1097 ginosko (ghin-oce-ko) it means to know absolutely
10. Know that everyone who NAMETH the NAME of Christ is to DEPART from INIQUITY. [II Tim 2:19b]
*nameth Gk #3687 onomazo (on-om-ad-zo) it means to name or assign a name, title or designation, utter, mention and profess
*name Gk #3686 onoma (on-om-ah) it is a name, authority and character
*depart Gk #868 aphistemi (af-is-tay-mee) it means to remove, desist, desert and actively instigate to revolt
*iniquity Gk #93 adikia (ad-ee-kee-ah) it is the act and quality of legal injustice, moral wrongfulness of character, life and act
11. FLEE YOUTHFUL LUSTS. [II Tim 2:22a]
*flee Gk #5343 phuego (fyoo-go) it means to run away, shun, vanish or escape
*youthful Gk #3512 neoterikos (neh-o-ter-ik-os) it is a juvenile or pertaining to younger people
*lust Gk #1939 epithumia (ep-ee-thoo-mee-ah) it is a longing, especially for what is forbidden
12. FOLLOW RIGHTEOUSNESS, FAITH, CHARITY and PEACE with them that CALL on THE LORD out of a PURE HEART. [II Tim 2:22b]
*follow Gk #1377 dioko (dee-o-ko) it means to pursue
*righteousness Gk #1343 dikaiosune (dik-ah-yos-oo-nay) it is equity of character or act and Christian justification
*faith Gk #4102 pistis (pis-tis) it is persuasion, credence, moral conviction of religious truth, truthfulness of Yahweh or a religious teacher, reliance upon Christ for salvation and constancy of such profession, the system of religious truth based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ
*charity Gk #26 agape (ag-ah-pay) it is divine love, affection, benevolence and a feast celebrating such love
*peace Gk #1515 eirene (i-ray-nay) it is divine peace, prosperity, quietness, rest, oneness or to be set at one again
*call Gk #1941 epikaleomai (ep-ee-kal-eh-om-ahee) it means to entitle or invoke Yahweh for aid, worship, testimony and decision
*pure Gk #2513 katharos (kath-ar-os) it means clean
*heart Gk #2588 kardia (kar-dee-ah) it is the heart and figurative of thoughts, feelings, mind and middle
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