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The SABBATH SCHOOL
International Lesson Comments For
June Il.
Subject: Paurs Charge to Timothy, Tin.
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Timothy exhortcd to remain firm in the
Scriptures Tvs. AID. IA. "But abide
thou" In the first part of the chapter the
apostle has been speaking of the terrible
apostasy that was to take place both in
practice and in doctrine, and now he warns
Timothy against this and urges him to re-
main firm in his early training in the
Scriptures "Things-learned." He had
learned them not only from his grand
mother Lois and mother Eunice, but from
Paul, through long companionship with
him.
Is. 'From a babe" From his infancy,
or the period of his earliest recollection.
the children the truths of Gods word;
"The holy Scriptures" That is, the Old
Testament, for the New Testament was
not then written. Wise" Wise in seek
ing and obtaining salvation and in leading
Others to obtain it, Through faith" etc.
The Old Testament Scriptures, which Pim-
othy learned in his godly home, by its
types, history, prophecy and symbols,
pointed to Christ. The way of salvation
by the Scriptures, for Timothy and all
men, is faith in the Saviour whom the
Scriptures reveal.
l6. "By inspiration" The reference
mere Is 10 Ine Olu TESTAMENT bNliP'". N''
The proofs are found in its history, mira
Giles, prophecy, diversity with unity, preser-
walton and its effects. Doctrine" The
truths and precepts of revealed religion,
To teach the will of Cod and to point out
Jesus Christ till He should come. All the
great and important doctrines OF religion
necessary to be known in order to salvation
are there taught, and that more clearly
and fully than elsewhere, and with an au-
thority and influence to be found in no
other writings. "For reproof" Here
meaning not only the rebuke of conduct,
but also the refuation of error. "Correc-
ton" Correcting false notions and mis-
taken views; amendment in the deport-
Training. or building up; in this principle.
II. MAN of Cod" The Christian min
ister. Timothy, as pastor in Ephesus, es-
pecially meant. 1t means. also, all persons
who are Jealous Of good works" May
be perfect" May possess a full,orbedd,
symmetrical Christian character (Eph. 4:
I3; James |: 4; Col. 4: l2). Thoroughly
furnished" Completely equipped in every
part of the Christian life. and for every
kind of Christian service z Tim. 2; ~.
PauPs final charge Tvs. l-5). l: i charge
thee" This is my dying request. Before
God" This charge is put in a most solemn
form. God and Christ were looking at
HIM. "The quick and the dead" The idea.
is that Christ would be alike the Judge of
al who were alive when He should come
and of ali who had died. cat His appear
ING" When Christ comes the second time
He will Judge the world and then enter
upon His completed kingdom in which His
people shall reign with Him.
2. 'Preach the word" Proclaim, as. a
herald, the glad tidings Of salvation as dis,
I closed in the word of God. 'Be instant"
BE constantly on duty; be urgent. In
season, out of season." 1t is not meant
! that the urgency should be rude, or in any
wise uniting as to time and circumstance;
| Paul was always courteous; he timed an9i
suited his words most wisely "Reproye."
Or convince; show them their errors. Ike.
buke." Show them their sins. "EXhort.
Appeal to men. Show the truth as opposed
TO their error, the right as. opposed to
their sin. Long suffering" Have, pa,
tience and perseverance, for the work OF
bringing men to God is sometimes slow and
disc0uraging. Misunderstanding. The
word doctrine here, and in other places IN
the New Testament, does not mean creed,
but teaching the truth, 81,
8. Cline will come" In the third and
this faithful ministry. 1t is one that has
i ;s tbe same in all ages. ''Not endure
They will not listen to healthful teaching
| that is calculated to lead the soul away
from sin to holiness, but they procure
teachers who will fatter them while III
their sins and carnal pleasures. Itching
ears" 1t is the listeners who have, thf
itching ears-ears which desire to heal
some pleasing thing, with no reference tc
their vices.
4. 5. "Turn away" Because-sound and
salntarv teaching about their own errors
and sins is abasing to the pride of men II
will not be endured. Yet their moral ma
lures demand some opiate; hence they vii
resort TO various so-called teachers IN order
! 10 obtain rules of life that suit their native
tastes. Watch" Be vigilant against er
ror and against sin, and faithful in the per
formance of duty. Endure Affections
This verse sounds like review of Paur'
life. He is charging Timothy to follow or
in his footsteps. Evangelist" Much the
same as a preacher or missionary. In the
apostolic age persons recognized as evan
gelists seem to have occupied position be
tween apostles and pastors, and to have
stood in a certain relation to the former
with regard to the diffusion of the gospe
and the planting of churches. Full proof
Leave nothing undone that it. is possible
TO do for God.
Paul's triumphal anticipation Of martyr
dom Tvs 6-S). 9. Ready to be offered.
II am already being offered. R, Y; Th'
allusion here is to the custom which pre-
vailed among the heather of pouring VIM
and oil on the head of a victim when
was about to be offered in sacrifice. Tn
anostle was in the condition of the victim
ON whose head the wine and oil had beer
already poured, and which was Just ,abou
TO be a sacrifice; it is that his death wa
about to occur. Probably there wer
events occurring in Rome which made /
morally certain that though he had one
been acquitted he could not now escape
"Departure." The verb from which tn
noun translated departure" is derive
means in Greek to loosen again; to undo
II is applied to the act of loosing or castin
off the fastenings of a ship preparatory t
departure.
sin and error. The enemies and the armo
are described in Eph. g. lily. FINISHED.
Most men in his position would hav
thought the greatest struggle just betor
them, but Paul counted death as nothing
NV course" He compares his Christie
life to a race which is finished now VI
he sees the goal SO near him. "keptd
faith" The truth of the gospel. Paym-
not turned aside on any account, n In |
bibed a single error. ga crown" bt the |
the cause of righteousness. 1t wTon IN |
crown of ambition, or a CARBON. See |
Tho struggle for worldly disthat day"
Jas. /: =; ! Pet. 5: 4, Ching of the
The day of judgment; the
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