1. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed,
2. knowing from whom you learned it and how
3. from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
4. All Scripture is breathed out by God and
5. profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
6. that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (ESV)

2 Timothy 3:14-17

1. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed,

• CONTINUE!! Timothy
• Timothy learned and believed the sacred writings.

2. 2. knowing from whom you learned it and how

• 2 Timothy 1:5 “when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.”
• First reason to Continue: You know the character of those who taught you. Don’t abandon the truth someone has shown you that is faithful, has integrity and loves you. Be slow to walk away from what you have learned.

3. from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

• Second reason to continue: The scripture gave Timothy wisdom that led him to faith in Christ Jesus and he found salvation.

4. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable

• Third Reason to continue: The scripture has an amazing affect. It is inspired by God and it is profitable for Teaching

5. 5. for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that

Teaching the word of God does these three things:

• Reproof – We need to know when we are headed in the wrong direction.
• Correction – We need to be corrected and turned around so we can be equipped for every good work.
• Training – We need to be pointed in the right direction and trained in the ways of righteousness

6. the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (ESV)

The word of God completely equips us to for every good work. The works of Faith

Another Way to Look at this passage.

6. Continue in the Scriptures it has amazing affect and power
7. Salvation – Eph 2:8 “have been saved”; 1 Cor. 1:18 “are being saved”; Romans 10:9 “you will be saved”
8. Good Works flows from faith that gives us salvation
9. Faith in Christ equips us for every good work
10. Teaching that produces
11. Inspired Bible