14 Second Timothy 4:1-5 (The Word of God: Part II)

Concerning the Word of God (Part II) 2 Timothy 4:1-5 I. Review II. The Word of God F. The charge of scripture (4:1-2) 1. Preach the word. 2. Be ready (in season and out) 3. Reprove. 4. Rebuke. 5. Exhort G. The abandonment of scripture (4:3-4) 1. Not endure sound teaching. 2. Itching ears. 3. Accumulate teachers to suit their own passions. 4. Turn away from listening to the truth. 5. Wander off into myths. III. The state of itchy ears A. Seeker friendliness B. Unpopular doctrines 1. Hell 2. The wrathful nature of God 3. Gender & sexuality C. Myths or conspiracy theories H. The ministry of scripture (4:5) 1. Be sober minded. 2. Endure the difficult work of ministry.