Posted on 07/28/2009 7:44:20 AM PDT by Patriot1259
In these verses the Apostle Paul shows the reasons why he or anyone whose life is known, can be trusted, in the midst of those who are not only deceived but are deceiving others as well. This is a mark of the last days.
2 Timothy 3:10
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
1.”But thou hast fully known my…”
a. Timothy was already a disciple when Paul came through Lystra on the second missionary journey. This means of course he got saved when Paul was there during the first missionary journey, recorded in Acts 14:8-20. God moved mightily during that time in Lystra, healing a man who was a cripple from birth (Acts 14:8-10), and raising Paul after he was stoned. Timothy must have heard or seen these things. Timothy was aware of Paul’s doctrine, manner of life and so on.
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Wow a ton of these threads going around lately.
That in itself says something..
Timothy probably didn’t reply to Paul, “but doctrine divides”.
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