2 Tim.1:6 – For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Fires ultimately go out if they are not maintained. There is an art to starting a fire in a fireplace or campfire and there is an art to …
2 Tim.1:13 – Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. This same language smells of Pentecost. Paul may not be talking of the prayer language here per se but is talking about unity in the Spirit in Christ’s body …
2Tim. 2:1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Be strong in grace!!! Paul is describing something supernatural at its very nature. Be strong, endunamoo, or be infused with the power of God. In Paul’s letter to his spiritual son Timothy he is literally prophesying or proclaiming the …
2 Tim.1:6 – For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. This passage is especially relevant in today’s world when there is so much pressure to neglect spiritual gifts or to abandon them altogether. Paul recognized the importance of …
2Tim. 1:6 Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. I often think of this passage when I am facing some kind of fiery trial of my faith. This letter was the last Paul wrote, probably written just before he was …
