2 Tim. 3:14-17 [By Ron Halbrook]. 2 Young People “Wise Unto Salvation” Introduction 1. 2 Tim. 3:14-17 Focus on 3 most important things we can ever know

2 Tim. 3:14-17

[By Ron Halbrook]

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Young People “Wise Unto Salvation”

• Introduction

1. 2 Tim. 3:14-17 Focus on 3 most important things we can ever know

14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

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• Introduction

1. 2 Tim. 3:14-17 focus on 3 most important things we can ever know

Existence of God

Inspiration of the Bible

Salvation in Jesus Christ alone

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• Introduction

2. Study these basic truths & related truths which make us “wise unto salvation”

Receive salvation from sin now

Receive eternal salvation in heaven

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A. Foundation of a Good Life

Prov. 1:7

I. Recognize God as God

The fear of the LORD is the beginning

of knowledge:

but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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B. Made Us in His Image, Cares for Our Soul

Ps. 8:1-5


Psalm 8:1-5 1 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

Psalm 8:1-5 3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained; 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.

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B. Made Us in His Image, Cares for Our Soul

Ps. 142:4-5


Psalm 142:4-5 4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. 5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.

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C. Sent Christ to Save Us, Wants None Lost

Jn. 3:16


Jn. 3:16

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

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C. Sent Christ to Save Us, Wants None Lost

2 Pet. 3:9


2 Pet. 3:9

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

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D. Created to Serve & Glorify God

Rom. 1:21


Rom. 1:21

Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

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A. Infallible Guide Given by God

2 Tim. 3:15-17

II. Accept the BibleAs Our Perfect Guide

2 Tim. 3:15-17 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

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B. Cleanse from Sin, Lift Us Up

Ps. 19:7-14


Psalm 19:7-14

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.

Psalm 19:7-14

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

Psalm 19:7-14

12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. 13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. 14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

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B. Cleanse from Sin, Lift Us Up

Ps. 119:9-11


Psalm 119:9-11

9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

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A. Bible Filled with Evidence

2 Tim. 3:15

III. Confess Christ As God’s Son & Our Savior

And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

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A. Bible Filled with Evidence

Jn. 20:30-31


Jn. 20:30-31

30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

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B. Perfect Sacrifice for Our Sins

Rom. 3:23-26


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C. Confess Him at All Costs

Matt. 10:28-37


Rom. 3:23-26

23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; 24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: 25 Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; 26 To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.

Matt. 10:28-31

28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Matt. 10:32-33

32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

Matt. 10:34-37

34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. 37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.

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A. Foundation for Life to Please God

Eph. 6:1-3

IV. Honor & Obey Parents

Eph. 6:1-3

1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

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B. Disobey Parents, Wrath of God

Prov. 30:17


The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

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Rom. 1:30


Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents

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2 Tim. 3:1-3


2 Tim. 3:1-3

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good

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C. Accept Chastening, Learn Submission

Heb. 12:9-11


Heb. 12:9-11

9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? 10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness. 11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.

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C. Accept Chastening, Learn Submission

Prov. 15:5


A fool despiseth his father's instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.

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D. Mothers, Grandmothers Teach

2 Tim. 3:14


But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them

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A. Direction of Life

Ps. 1:1-2

V. Choose Friends Carefully

Psalm 1:1-2

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

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B. Become Like Companions

Ps. 119:63


I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.

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Prov. 13:20


He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

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1 Cor. 15:33


Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

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C. Careful in Dating & Choosing Mate:

Closest Companion for Life! Recognize God as God?

Accept Bible as perfect guide?

Confess Christ?

Honor & obey parents?


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A. Experience & Maturity: Source of Wisdom

Prov. 24:6

VI. Seek Counsel of Mature Christians

For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors there is safety.

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A. Experience & Maturity: Source of Wisdom

Prov. 4:1-4


Prov. 4:1-4

1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

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B. Folly: Advice of Young Over Old 1 Kg. 12:6-11, 19


1 Kg. 12:6-11 6 And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people? 7 And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever. 8 But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:

9 And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter? 10 And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins. 11 And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.

1 Kg. 12:19

19 So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day.

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C. When Face Problems, Decisions 1 Tim. 3:4-5


1 Tim. 3:4-5

4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

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D. Young, Weak, Worldly Not Mature: Poor Advice, Disaster


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A. Accept OR Reject God’s Plan 2 Thess. 1:7-9

VII. Learn & Obey God’s Plan of Salvation

2 Thess. 1:7-9

7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

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B. First Steps: Faith, Repent, Confess, Baptized

Mk. 16:16


He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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Acts 2:38


Acts 2:38

38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.

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Acts 8:37-38


Acts 8:37-38

37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. 38 And he commanded the chariot to stand still: and they went down both into the water, both Philip and the eunuch; and he baptized him.

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C. Continue, Learn, Grow 2 Tim. 3:14


But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

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C. Continue, Learn, Grow 1 Pet. 2:1-3


1 Pet. 2:1-3

1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, 2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.

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C. Continue, Learn, Grow Rev. 2:10


Rev. 2:10

10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

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• Invitation

1. 2 Tim. 3:14-17 focus on 3 most important things we can ever know

Existence of God

Inspiration of the Bible

Salvation in Jesus Christ alone

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• Invitation

2. Study these basic truths & related truths which make us “wise unto salvation”

Receive salvation from sin now

Receive eternal salvation in heaven

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2 Tim. 3:14-17 [By Ron Halbrook]. 2 Young People “Wise Unto Salvation” Introduction 1. 2 Tim. 3:14-17 Focus on 3 most important things we can ever know