Thrive Ministries International

Paul has been deserted in his time of greatest need. No one spoke up for Him. But Paul releases these people. He forgave them.

The bitterness of Alexander caused him to betray Paul. Paul warns Timothy of Alexander's bitterness and how he strongly opposes their teaching

Paul wants his coat, books and notes that he left in Troas. Paul was arrested by Roman soldiers in Troas. They led him away quickly without his coat.

Luke the doctor is the only person supporting Paul. Paul tells Timothy to bring Mark with him because he needs Mark.

Paul was feeling the pains of abandonment. Demas had abandoned him because he loved the times he was living in, Crescens has gone to Galatia and Titus to Dalmatia, which is Yugoslavia today, to continue their ministries.

There is coming a day when every believer will stand in front of Jesus and he will give them the victor's crown of righteous. I hope you are loving that day and are not in fear of that day.

Jesus is the Lord and Judge over the crown of Righteous. He will present it to every believer as they stand before Him on the day.

In heaven's lay away plan there is awaiting you a victor's crown, The crown of righteousness.

Paul makes 3 statements about his life. I have fought the fight, I have finished the course and I have guarded the faith. Can you say that?

In this verse Paul makes an amazing statement. He says, My life is being poured out as a sacrifice. Paul saw his like as a sacrifice of worship. That he announces that he is about to set loose to worship even more.

Be sober, not allowing anything to control you. Stand up during hard times because the truth is in you. Proclaim the Gospel and bring your ministry to completeness.

Receiving teaching that just makes you feel good will eventually lead you from the truth. You will then begin to believe stories that are not true.

Do not heap teachers upon yourself that all they do is make you feel good. They are not giving you what you need but instead are giving you what you want.

The Apostle Paul is telling Timothy about a time period. I believe Paul is talking about the very last days. In the last days, people will not hold up sound doctrine.

The proclaiming of the word of God will bring encouragement. The Word of God must be proclaimed with patience and it must be proclaim as doctrine.

Be ready to proclaim the word when it is convenient and when it is not. The word will reprove or convict people.

Preach the word. This means to proclaim the logos or statements that are found in the Bible, the inspired Word of God.

Paul is speaking to Timothy his very last instruction. These words are so powerful. He speaks in the presence of God and Jesus. Jesus will be the judge at His appearing and as He sets up His Kingdom.

The scripture brings profit in teaching, testing, correction, and training in righteousness. Then the person is filled with and equipped with every they need.

What is Paul talking about when he says "All Scripture" is inspired? He is talking about both the old and new testaments of the Bible.