All things bear record · 2 Timothy

2 Timothy 3

2 witnesses of Christ here.

Living Godly in Christ Jesus

Jesus — Jehovah saves; Christ — the Anointed One

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12

Following Christ closely will bring opposition, as it did for Him and for Paul.

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How we know: the verse itself names Him

  • alludes to John 15:20 — If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you

Scriptures Lead to Faith in Christ Jesus

Jesus — Jehovah saves; Christ — the Anointed One

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. 2 Timothy 3:15

The scriptures Timothy learned as a child (the Old Testament) lead to salvation because they point to faith in Jesus Christ.

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How we know: the verse itself names Him

  • alludes to John 5:39 — Search the scriptures ... they are they which testify of me
  • alludes to Jacob 7:11 — none of the prophets have written ... save they have spoken concerning this Christ