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There's an old saying that goes, "those that can't do, teach." But when it comes to the Christian life, we should all be doing both. We teach the next generation best by living out our Christian ideal and morals. Paul encourages us to live a godly life as he continues his letter to Titus.

Life, in general, is hard for anyone to navigate alone. The Christian life is doubly challenging. That's why Paul in his letters, time and again, reminds us of the necessity of discipling and mentoring each other. It's only when we are working together that we can stand strong against the lies that try to infiltrate the church.

Are you spending time in God's Word to learn how he wants you to live? Paul begins a new letter, this time to a pastor named Titus. As he opens his letter, Paul emphasizes the importance of living a godly life. And this can only come from knowing God's Word.

As Paul concludes his letter to the young pastor Timothy he reflects on the grace of God that had carried him throughout his life. And as he sends his greetings, we'll be reminded again that no man or woman serving Christ stands alone. Take a moment to be grateful for all the people who stand with you in your Christian service.

It's tempting to want to keep a good thing to yourself. And the love and support that comes from a solid Christian community is a very good thing. That's why, as Paul tells us, we ought to be doing all we can to invite new people into the fold. Paul shares some advice on how to do this.

The importance of Christian community cannot be understated. The love and support we get from a strong family of believers can carry us through many storms. And it's the "storm" of the final days that Paul warns Timothy--and us--about as he continues his letter. As the world gets worse, our love ought to grow stronger.

Have you heard the term "notional Christian"? It's basically the kind of Christian life Paul warns against as he continues his letter to Timothy. Being a Christian should be evident in every area of our lives, not just a word we use to describe ourselves. Find out what this looks like as we continue our study.

There are people who challenge Christianity knowing very little about it. But then there are the false teachers who knowingly spread lies about God's Word. It's about these that Paul warns Timothy as he continues his letter. We'll be reminded of God's amazing grace available to all, free of charge.

Paul wrote a second letter to Timothy, and it's probably the last letter of his that we have. Written from prison, Paul reflects on the blessings of fellowship he with Timothy and others. He reminds us to be grateful for the believers we have in our lives, and he encourages us to be that faithful friend to someone else.

As Paul continues his first letter to Timothy, he has some more wisdom to share about the proper use of money and how it should be used to strengthen each other. Paul then finishes his letter with some good general advice that we should all take note of.

One of the hardest things to do is to have a proper appreciation of money and what it can accomplish. For example, while it can provide for basic needs, it can't provide lasting happiness and contentment. Paul continues his letter to Timothy with some wise words about the proper use of money.

One of the best feelings in life is knowing that someone else has your back; somebody else loves you, and cares about you. As Paul continues his letter to Timothy he reminds us that we ought to be looking out for the welfare of others, especially those closest to us.

When it comes to our faith, the Bible is very clear about a lot of things, but frustratingly vague on others. Paul, in his letter to Timothy, warns the young pastor to not get distracted by pointless arguments. Learn how to keep your life focused on what's most important for the Christian life.

The people in leadership in the church have a big responsibility. As a result, they should be people of exceptional character. In his letter to Timothy, Paul outlines these qualifications. In addition, he shares some things to be on guard for in the last days.

As Paul continues his letter to Timothy, he reminds the young pastor that no one is to stand between God and His children. In His grace, He has allowed us access to his very throne through prayer. Paul goes on to discuss church customs and how they can draw attention away from God if we are not careful.

Do you sometimes wonder who is worthy of your prayers? Do you sometimes feel that someone is too far gone in their sins to be saved? Paul encourages Timothy, and us, to never underestimate the mercy and grace of God! We'll also learn how to set our priorities in our prayer life.

While most of Paul's letters were written to churches, some letters were written to specific people, like this, his first letter to a young preacher named Timothy. Through Paul's wise words of counsel, we'll learn how to set our priorities when preaching the Gospel, and learn about what pitfalls to avoid when talking about the faith with others.

The life of faith was never meant to be lived alone. Paul reminds us that we should all be busy serving the body of Christ in unity with each other. And as he concludes his letter to the Thessalonians, he takes up the pen himself for one last prayer and word of encouragement to everyone who would read his letter.

With the promise of God's return fresh in our hearts, it's easy to want to just sit back and wait. And there were people like that in Thessalonian church. To them, and to us, Paul says get back on your feet! While Christ is away, we still have time to share His Gospel and bring new people into the family of faith. Are your feet moving?

From the day Christ left, believers have been eager for His return. Unfortunately, many have used this as an opportunity to spread lies about God's plan. Paul takes some time in his letter to the Thessalonians to clear up some misconceptions about the "day of the Lord," and to reassure believers that no one who loves the Lord will be left behind.

The early church grew quickly and spread rapidly. So it's no surprise that many people didn't look kindly upon the new Christian believers. That's why Paul spent so much time in his letters encouraging his readers, and preparing them for persecution. As we look at Paul's second letter to the Thessalonian church, we'll be reminded of God's justice.

Paul winds up his first letter to the Thessalonian believers with some general reminders to always be about the Lord's business. Our mission is too important for laziness! He also sets a good example for the rest of us believers by showing that it's okay to ask for prayer from others when we need it.

For 2,000 years, now, believers have been waiting for the return of Christ. But we can't just lock ourselves away until that day. Paul reminds his readers, and us, about how we should conduct our lives in light of the knowledge that Christ could return at any moment.

It's not just today that believers are wondering about when Christ will return. Back in Paul's day people were already debating it, and getting things wrong too. Paul spends some time in his letter to correct some misconceptions about the return of the Lord, and to give some hope about that glorious day.