(2Ti 3:10) “But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith,…..”  Faith is one of the most misunderstood words in all of Scripture. Most think it is the acknowledging of something as true. That is certainly part of it. Bible faith is action on our part to the truth we embrace. That is why Paul could say, “You have known my faith”. Bible faith moves us to take our part in the work of God. A faith that does not glorify God is not faith at all.

(2Ti 3:10) “But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose,….”   “Purpose”: taken from the setting of the shewbread forth in the presence of God’s people. In other words, one has a purpose of life lived in such a manner for all to know of it. You, as Paul, must determine in your heart to live in such a way as to say to the world, “I love and devote myself to He Who saved my soul.” 

 (2Ti 3:10) “But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life,….”  Actions speak louder than words, right? Watching your life, would your actions say, “My God comes first”, or, “I come first but God has a very prominent place in my life.” (Mat_10:37) “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. (38)  And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.”  Does your life say, “worthy”? 

 (2Ti 3:10) “But thou hast fully known my doctrine,….”   Doctrine are the truths of Scripture. That which is wrong doctrine is therefore false. Yes, doctrine is the one thing that should divide people. That does not mean we are to be unkind. We are to be loving but firm when it comes to our stand on God’s Word. Doctrine should separate us, for holding to doctrine is holding onto the Lord.

(2Ti 3:10) “But thou hast fully known my doctrine,….”  No true born again Child of God has an excuse for ignorance of the Bible. We have the completed Word of God plus the Holy Spirit inside us, waiting for an opportunity to teach us. If a person says, “I really should spend time reading my Bible”, but never seem to get around to it; it makes you wonder if they are what they profess to be. Spiritual life craves spiritual food. True? Of course, true.

 (2Ti 3:8)” Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. (9)  But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.”   Interesting word, “folly”. It means stupidity, but by implication “rage”. So, it is self exaltation based upon a reaction to a negative in the mind. Remember: these men thought they were being wronged by Moses and were just as accepted in the sight of God as him. Wrong: he was appointed of God. Big difference (2 Cor 10:18). Be careful, brother, not to exalt yourself wrongly in your own mind!

 (2Ti 3:1) “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2)  For men shall be…(8)….reprobate concerning the faith.”  “Reprobate”: rejected, by implication “worthless”. This is God’s sentence upon such a person(s),the world as a whole. Understand: man’s purpose in life is to know His God through Jesus Christ and live for His glory. Sad that there are more who claim to love God that live for self than for Him. That is not said judging what cannot be seen, but that which is plainly seen. 

 (2Ti 3:1) “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2)  For men shall be…(8)….men of corrupt minds,…”   Believers live in this world. As the world moves towards sin, we are corrupted along with it. So, we are more corrupt in our thinking than, say, our grandfathers. Remedy: the renewing of our minds (Rom 12:2), the washing of the Word (Eph 5:25-26). We must conclude that we need the Word even more than those before us in the faith!

(2Ti 3:1) “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. (2)  For men shall be…(8)  Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth:….”  Those men, since they were chosen in the place of the firstborn, thought themselves equal to their God-appointed leaders. We see this in the church today. People look upon pastor leadership as a job, a profession, rather than a calling. We do not see him any longer as “God’s man”. This allows us to lift ourselves up in our own minds. This is not only a danger, but also a sin.

(2 Tim 3:1) “…in the last days…(2) …men shall be….(7) Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.”  We have more knowledge today than any other time. But unless we see the truth found in the Bible,  each person will die and go to hell. The truth: God hates your sin so much He had His Son suffer the agonies of torture and death to pay for them. You must repent of your sins, turning in your heart away from them. Then and only then will the Lord impart the gift of everlasting life to you, having forgiven those sins.