This portion of *Paul's 2 Timothy Epistle highlights his urgency to prepare and encourage **Timothy for a deeper and stronger grasp of his work concerning #The Faith. In this letter, Paul anticipates a time of growing apostasy (withdrawl, relapse, backsliding = betrayal) and wickedness (actions, thoughts, and intentions that are morally wrong and evil; going against ***Elohim's Will and righteousness = the opposite of righteousness that embraces a way of life characterized by sin, rebelliousness, and a disregard for justice and virtue) when men and women will be increasingly susceptible to empty religiosity & false teaching (3:1 thru 9). Arrogance (overbearing pride; an arrogant person sees themselves as better than others and may exaggerate their self-importance) and godlessness (a mode of thinking or being that excludes Elohim from life and ignores or perhaps even deliberately violates Elohim's laws and commandments = godless or ungodly persons are those who live, act, and think as though Elohim can be ignored or spurned) will breed (bring forth; increase) further deception & persecution; but Timothy must not waver (be be uncertain about what you think, or feel, about something or someone) in using the Scripture to combat doctrinal error & moral evil (3:10 thru 17). The Scriptures are inspired by Elohim, and with them Timothy is equipped to carry out the ministry to which he was called.
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Wednesday Bible Study/2 TIMOTHY ~ Chapter 3
Coming of Apostasy
(vv. 1 thru 9)
"But know this - that in the last days, perilous (hazardous, insecure, dangerous; times of stress) times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters (bragger, gaslighter, egoist = strutting peacock), proud, blasphemers (disrespector, irreligionist = atheist, heathen, pagan; unchristian), disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers (false teachers speaking false doctrine; liar), without self-control, brutal, despisers of good (people who show disrespect or hate for what is considered virtuous, moral, or beneficial = people who don't want to live right and hate everyone who does), traitors (a sellout to the enemy), headstrong (determined to have their own way and unwilling to listen to advice or consider other perspectives; stubborn and resolute, pushing forward with their own ideas even when wrong), haughty (have a big attitude and acting better than other people; overbearing, prideful, swaggering, and obnoxious), lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of Elohim, having a form of godliness (the reverent awareness of Elohim's sovereignty over every aspect of life, and the attendant determination to honor Him in all one's conduct) but denying its power (the ****Ruach HaKo'desh = baptism of the Holy Ghost, Acts 1); from such people, turn away!
For of this sort (a person having the stated, or suggested character) are those who creep into households and make captives (being controlled by a situation or emotions) of gullible women (easily deceived or tricked because they are too trusting and willing to believe what others say without questioning or critical thinking = naïve, innocent, or unsuspecting, making them vulnerable to scams, misinformation, and manipulation) loaded down with sins (these false teachers, driven by lust and sin, seek to control and manipulate those they have influenced), led astray by various lusts (Matthew 23:14), always learning and never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth (1 Timothy 2:4). Now as ^Jannes & ^^Jambres resisted (violated, opposed, defied) Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt (immoral, perverse, greedy) minds, disapproved (frown upon; object to; go against) concerning the Faith (Exodus 7:11, 12 & 22; 8:7 - Romans 1:28 & 1 Timothy 6:5): but they will progress no further, for their folly (a lack of good sense or judgment; foolish or misguided behavior, actions, or beliefs) will be manifest (make it clear or evident; to show it plainly; to bring it into physical reality through thought and action) to all, as theirs also was (Exodus 7:11 & 12; 8:18 & 9:11).
Confronting (face to face conflict of opposing ideas) Apostasy
(vv. 10 thru 17)
But you have carefully (a thorough, attentive, or painstaking way; giving thought to avoiding errors) followed my doctrine (teaching; belief; rule), manner of life, faith, long-suffering (having or showing patience in spite of troubles, especially those caused by other people), love, perseverance (the ability to keep doing something in spite of obstacles), persecutions (punishment or harassment usually of a severe nature on the basis of race, religion, or political opinion), & afflictions (great distress, pain, or suffering), which happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra - what persecutions I have endured (tolerate; hold out, or put up with something unpleasant). And out of them all the *****Lord delivered ( rescued, and saved) me (1 Timothy 4:6).
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in *****Yeshua Ha'Mashiach will suffer persecutions (Psalm 34:19). But evil (harmful; sinful = morally wrong or bad, and often involving harm or suffering; causing pain & misfortune = tragedy, tribulation) men and imposters (somebody who pretends to be somebody or or something that they are not) will grow worse & worse, deceiving and being deceived (2 Thessalonians 2:11).
But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and have been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have know the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise (deep understanding, keen discernment, & a capacity for sound judgment) for salvation through faith which is in Yeshua Ha'Mashiach (John 5:39). All Scripture is given by inspiration (comes from the Latin word “inspiratus,” which essentially means “breathe into.” It has been said that, before this literal meaning, the word inspiration had a theological basis that predated this definition. It initially referred to the influence of a divine entity on a person; a force or influence that inspires) of Elohim, and is profitable for doctrine; for reproof (scolding; rebuke), for correction, for instruction in righteousness (generally refers to a person's moral character, their ability to act justly and correctly, & speaks to their relationship with Elohim), that the man of God may be complete (having all parts or elements; lacking nothing; whole; entire = unbroken), thoroughly equipped (possessing the necessary tools, knowledge, skills, and qualities to effectively accomplish a task, or succeed in a particular situation) for every good work (to do something very well; supportive environment with constructive relationships; good works include acts of love, charity, and service to others, as well as being faithful to one's calling)."
*Apostle Paul = known as Saul before he converted to Christianity (Acts 9), was the chief killer of Christians following Yeshua’s death, resurrection, and ascension – being the foremost witness to the stoning of Stephen (Acts 7).
The Apostle Paul was one of the most influential leaders of the early Christian Church. He played a crucial role in spreading the gospel to the Gentiles (non-Jews) during the first century, and his missionary journeys took him all throughout the Roman empire.
Apostle (/əˈpɒsəl/) = in its literal sense, is an emissary. The word is derived from Ancient Greek ἀπόστολος (apóstolos), literally "one who is sent off", itself derived from the verb ἀποστέλλειν (apostéllein), "to send off". The purpose of such sending off is usually to convey a message, and thus "messenger" is a common alternative translation; other common translations include "ambassador" and "envoy".
Apostle in the Gospels is one of an authoritative New Testament group sent out to preach the gospel and made up especially of Christ's 12 original disciples and Paul.
**Timothy = son of the devout Jewish woman, Eunice, and a Greek father, Timothy became a follower of Yeshua Ha’Mashiach when Apostle Paul preached the Gospel in Lystra, Timothy’s hometown. Paul invited the young convert to accompany him on his second missionary journey; and was sent to Thessalonica to strengthen the fellowship there. After another journey with Paul, Timothy was sent to Corinth to straighten out some problems upsetting the fellowship there.
Timothy later looked after Paul during Paul’s imprisonment. Timothy subsequently was asked to go to Ephesus to represent Paul, and received the two letters from Paul that bear Timothy’s Name. Timothy – these letters reveal, was like a son to Paul.
The last word in the New Covenant about this sensitive, sickly, but faithful young helper was that he was imprisoned but finally released. Acts 16:1, 17:14-15, 18:5, 19:22 & 20:4; Romans 16:21; 1 Corinthians 4;17 & 16:10; 2 Corinthians1:1 & 19; Colossians 1:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3:2, & 6; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; 1 & 2 Timothy; Philemon 1; and Hebrews 13:23.
***Elohim (Hebrew: אֱלֹהִים, romanized: ʾּlōhīm: (eloˈ(h)im) is a Hebrew word meaning "Gods – Father, Son, & Holy Spirit". Although the word is plural in form, in the Hebrew Bible it usually refers to a single deity “Behold, the Lord – the Lord is One”, particularly the God of Israel.
****Ruach HaKo'desh (The Hebrew language phrase ruach ha-kodesh is pronounced ROO-akh-KOH-desh: רוח הקודש, "holy spirit" also transliterated ruaḥ ha-qodesh) is used in the Hebrew Bible and Jewish writings to refer to the spirit of YHWH (רוח יהוה); the Holy Spirit occurs 90 times in the Brit Chadashah. Luke 3:16; Ephesians 1:13, & 4:30; 1 Thessalonians 4:8; Titus 3:5; 1 Corinthians 6:9; & Jude 1:20.
The New Testament is called the B'rit Chadashah in Hebrew, meaning "New Covenant" (the word B'rit means "covenant" and Chadashah means "new").
*****Lord = Jesus Christ (in Greek: Kyrios Iēsous Christos) = the most formal title for Jesus (Yeshua). It occurs often in the New Testament letters.
The word “Lord” has a wide range of uses; it can be a simple respectful “Sir” or a more formal, “Master.” But the New Testament also uses “Lord” of God. The word “Christ” is the anglicized form of the Greek word meaning “anointed one” or “Messiah.” “Lord Jesus Christ” reminds us that Jesus is both the promised Messiah and our God.
Yeshua Ha’Mashiach: is Hebrew for “Jesus the Messiah”; the name Jesus is the Greek form of the Hebrew name Yeshua.
Christ (from the Hebrew word, Ha’Mashiach ישוע המשיח & the Greek word, Christos/khris-tos) = The Anointed, Yeshua the Messiah, in both languages.
#The Faith = represents the specific doctrines, teachings, and beliefs that distinguish Christianity from other religions. It includes the core beliefs about God, Jesus, the Bible, salvation, and the afterlife.
It's not just a personal belief, but a shared understanding and tradition within the Christian community.
^Jannes: the name tradition assigned to one of the magicians in the pharaoh's court when Moses & Aaron came to require the release of the children of Abraham; Jannes is not mentioned by name in the Old Testament at all … the Apostle Paul supplies the names of Jannes & Jambres, who tried to thwart Moses' & Aaron's mission by pitting their secret arts magic against Elohim's power, before pharaoh (Exodus 7:10-12).
A "name tradition" refers to the customary practices, beliefs, or rituals surrounding the giving and use of names within a particular culture, family, or group. These traditions can vary widely, encompassing aspects like the timing of naming ceremonies, the selection of names based on lineage, religious beliefs, or other cultural significance, and the meaning associated with different names.
^^Jambres: refer to Jannes, above.
**Wednesday Bible Study/2 TIMOTHY ~ Chapter 2: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2025/05/wednesday-bible-study2-timothy-chapter-2.html
