2 Timothy 2:3-15

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit
    • "Grace"
    • "War Against Evil" 
  • "Of David's Lineage," "Before the Angels," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
  • I.10, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter III, The Prescription of Heretics, Tertullian (c. 200)
  • Chapter XXII, On the Flesh of Christ, Tertullian (c. 211)
  • Chapter XIII, Scorpiace,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • II.LXIX, V.I, VI.XLIV, VIII.LVI, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
  • Epistle LXV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 249)
  • III.4, Ecclesiastical History, Eusebius of Caesarea (c 320).
  • From the Geneva Notes (c.1599).
    • "He confirms plainly two principles of our faith, which are alway assaulted by heretics, the one of which (that is, that Christ is the true Messiah, made man of the seed of David) is the ground of our salvation: and the other is the highest part of it, that is, that he is risen again from the dead."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.(c. 1700)
    • "We must not think it strange if the best men meet with the worst treatment; but this is cheering, that the word of God is not bound."
  • From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
    • "See the spirit of a real Christian? Who would not wish to be likeminded? Salvation is deliverance from all evil; glory, the enjoyment of all good."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "The Greek perfect passive participle, implies a permanent character acquired by Jesus as the risen Saviour, and our permanent interest in Him as such."
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "If we prove faithless, he will still be faithful to keep every promise he has made."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies and Exegesis:
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Epistle Passages in the Lectionary," Pentecost 20, William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "So Timothy and his leaders need to sustain Paul’s approach and avoid the endless chatter of distractions from the heart of the gospel (2:16). This about much more that people who talk too much. It is about avoiding the distractions of a religiosity that has lost sight of the vision of the kingdom and retreated to an individual piety which sees the good news only in terms of being guaranteed we go to heaven when we die – as if that is all that matters."
  • "Hold Firm," Rev. Bryan Findlayson, Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons, Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources.
  • Lectionary Commentary, 2 Timothy 2:1-7; 15, Stacey M. Floyd-Thomas, The African American Lectionary, 2009.
    • "We are too smart to let the educational foundation laid by our ancestors gather dust. We will love the Lord our God with our entire being, even our minds."
  • "Would Jesus Wear Face Paint?" study guide for adults, Robert B. Kruschwitz, (other resources at) "Sports," Christian Reflection, The Center for Christian Ethics at Baylor University, 2008.
  • "Remembering and Reminding," Expository Essay, Dr. William R. Long. Part 2.
    • "Nothing could be more timely in our over-emotionalized speech today. Take care with your speech; you will be doing the Gospel a service..."
  • "If We Deny Him, He Will Also Deny Us (2 Timothy 2:12)," by Hampton Keathley IV at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
    • "Second Timothy 2:12 has caused confusion for many people as it seems to cast a shadow on the security of the believer, but does it mean that someone who denies Christ will be denied entrance into the kingdom?"
  • "Remember the Risen Christ," Robert B. Strimple, in Kerux: The Online Journal of Biblical Theology (Reformed).
• Articles & Background:
  • "Crisis of the Word (2 Timothy 2:15): A Message to Pastors and Would-Be Pastors," by Daniel B. Wallace, Associate Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.
    • "...the minister of the Word must be engaged in the breathless pursuit of truth."
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  • Brueggemann, Walter, "Wrangling over Words," The Christian Century, 1992.
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  • MaGee, Gregory S., "Paul's Response to the Shame and Pain of Imprisonment in 2 Timothy," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2008.
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  • Roose, Hanna, "Sharing in Christ's Rule: Tracing a Debate in Earliest Christianity," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 2004.
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• Sermons:
  • "The Gift of Faithful Living," John Jewell, 2001.
• With Children:
  • "Making the Grade," Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
  • "Fighting Truth Decay," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
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• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, 2 Timothy 2:9, 2 Timothy 2:13, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: 2 Timothy 2:4, 12, 15. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Am I a Soldier of the Cross?
    • Onward, Christian Soldiers!
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