2 Timothy: Finish-Line Faith

by Matt Proctor

Publisher:

Harrington Interactive Media

, 2009

Overview

This letter helps shape resilient faith. God doesn't remove hardship from our lives, but in 2 Timothy, He provides the wisdom needed to overcome hardship. These words gave new strength to Timothy's faltering faith, and they will shoot adrenaline through your weary soul.

In this study, Matt Proctor weaved Biblical teaching with practical principles. As we eavesdrop on Paul's advice to his beloved son in the faith, we too will develop finish-line faith. Like a track coach encouraging his athletes, Proctor urges his readers to remember the importance of our mission, and to rely on God's strengthening grace to finish strong.

Contents

Top Highlights

“It is not by trying to be faithful, but in looking to the Faithful One, that we win the victory.’” (Page 16)

“But as Timothy meditates again on the gospel, Paul hopes Timothy will be moved to gratitude. Psychological studies show that grateful people are more enthusiastic, more determined and stronger.¹ Remembering our blessings can actually renew our spirits. When we are once again amazed at God’s love for us, we will once again be resolved to live fully for Him. Counting our blessings motivates us to make our blessings count.” (Pages 37–38)

“What is grace? It is God giving His attention to the undeserving. What is mercy? It is God giving His aid to the unable. What is peace? It is God giving His spiritual health to the unwell.” (Page 16)

“Sometimes the greatest danger I face is not spiritual rebellion. It’s spiritual habituation.” (Page 37)

“First, the Holy Spirit is a personal being. Some mistakenly picture Him as simply an impersonal force. As one misguided teacher put it, ‘The Holy Spirit is not a person, but the power God the Father uses—much as a man uses electricity.’³ Rather, He is a person with consciousness, personality, and a will (Acts 13:2; 15:28). In fact, in places like John 16:13–14, the masculine personal pronoun ‘he’ is used in reference to the Spirit. After my recent trip to the barber, I do not want my students to say, ‘Oh, look, it got a new haircut.’ I am not a thing, but a person, and so is the Holy Spirit. Call Him ‘He.’” (Page 28)

Product Details

• Title: 2 Timothy: Finish-Line Faith
• Author: Matt Proctor
• Publisher: 2009
• Series: 3:16 Bible Commentary Series
• Publication Date: 2009
• Pages: 112

About Matt Proctor

Matt Proctor has served as a youth minister, preaching minister, Bible college professor, and is now president of Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri.