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Examples of Endurance  (2 Timothy 2:3-10) Paul has been encouraging his young protege to persevere in his ministry in spite of the difficulty and suffering.  In this passage Paul points to illustrations that Timothy would have been familiar with to motivate and inspire him to continue on. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2017/01/examples-of-endurance-2-timothy-2-3-10/">Examp...

The goal of our lives is to reproduce our passion for the faith into the lives of others.  We, however, have been given the description of the quality of individual to look for when choosing to invest ourselves into the lives of others. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/12/receivers-becoming-reproducers-2-timothy-2-2/">Receivers Becoming Reproducers (2 Timothy 2:2)</a...

Paul instructs his young disciple Timothy in how to be a faithful servant of Jesus Christ and how to build faithfulness in others.  This foundation of faithfulness is a necessity for producing successive generations of disciples of Jesus Christ. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/12/principles-to-be-faithful-and-to-build-faithfulness-2-timothy-1-13-to-2-1/">Principles to...

Paul mentions the day he will see Jesus face to face three times in this short letter.  Knowing he will stand before the One who had given all for him was a continual inspiration and motivation in his life.  This truth fuels his endurance and perseverance.  He hopes that Timothy will adopt this same mindset. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/11/living-with-an-awareness-of-that-d...

Paul declares to Timothy why they put their lives on the line everyday.  It is because of the gospel of Jesus Christ.  It is the only answer for man’s desperate condition – the only way to pass from spiritual life to spiritual death. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/11/the-essence-of-the-gospel-2-timothy-1-9-12/">The Essence of the Gospel (2 Timothy 1:9-12)&...

Paul knew he didn’t have much time on earth left and yet his concern wasn’t for himself but for his dear son in the faith, Timothy.  Timothy needed encouragement to endure and persevere in life and ministry so Paul begins his letter by reminding Timothy of all the blessings in his life. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/11/counting-ones-blessing-enables-one-to-endure...

The last words of this great letter focus our attention on eternity.  Are we investing in earthly things or eternal things?  This is a question we should continually be asking ourselves to keep ourselves focused throughout our lives. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/11/building-eternal-treasure-1-timothy-6-17-21/">Building Eternal Treasure (1 Timothy 6:17-21)</a>...

As Paul brings his thoughts to a close, he reminds Timothy as well as all of us. that we must become warriors in the spiritual realm if we seek to prosper in life and ministry.  Our struggle against spiritual opposition will be sustained when we remind ourselves of the glory of our Lord Jesus. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/11/a-spiritual-warriors-mindset-1-timothy-6-11-16/&q...

This passage of scripture reveals that we will expend great effort toward what our heart desires most.  Also, our hearts can not remain a vacuum so either we fill our hearts with God or we spend our lives in pursuit of other less valuable things. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/10/what-our-heart-wants-most-1-timothy-6-6-11/">What Our Heart Wants Most (1 Timothy 6:6-11)...

Paul instructs young pastor Timothy to confront and combat the false teaching rising up in his church by laying out from the Scripture what true godliness looks like in the life of a believer. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/10/learning-to-be-godly-and-content-1-timothy-6-2-10/">Learning To Be Godly and Content (1 Timothy 6:2-10)</a> first appeared on <a href=...

Paul lays out a number of areas where we must assume a responsibility to one another so that the church becomes strong and remains strong.  We must always keep in mind that our life is either positively or negatively impacting our fellow believers. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/10/our-responsibility-toward-one-another-1-timothy-5-17-6-2/">Our Responsibility Toward On...

The church must not lose it’s focus about it’s primary responsibility.  This is why Paul encourages this young pastor to set up parameters and boundaries on the situations of need that will arise from within the church. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/10/the-churchs-responsibility-1-timothy-5-1-16/">The Church’s Responsibility (1 Timothy 5:1-16)</a> f...

Many Christians become frustrated or get discouraged in trying to make progress spiritually.  But the Bible declares that our growth as believers will never be realized through trying but through the cultivation of spiritual disciplines.  Paul told Timothy, “train yourself for godliness.”  (1 Timothy 4:7) The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/09/its-not-in-trying-its-in-...

So many Christians live such complacent lives that they are extremely susceptible to spiritual hazards and dangers.  Timothy is both to model, and to teach his people that only those who are continuously diligent and careful will be able to avoid the pitfalls that lie in our path. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/09/acknowledging-our-vulnerability-1-timothy-4-1-6/">Ackn...

Paul instructs this young pastor to teach his people just how important the local church is.  The church must be the place where God’s truth is proclaimed and protected.  Paul then reveals part of an early church worship song which includes the truth he has just spoken of. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/09/a-song-for-the-church-1-timothy-3-14-16/">A Song for the...

Paul gives this young pastor, Timothy, detailed instructions regarding who should be serving in the local church.  The focus is clearly on the quality and character of the servant and the necessity to be taught and trained before one begins serving. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/09/standards-for-those-who-serve-1-timothy-3-1-13/">Standards for Those Who Serve (1 Timo...

Paul lays out for Pastor Timothy how his church can build an atmosphere and environment of prayer.  Prayer is so important because it invites God into each and every situation we are praying about. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/08/a-house-of-prayer-1-timothy-2-1-8/">A House of Prayer (1 Timothy 2:1-8)</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com...

Paul shares his personal testimony to remind all of us that we are a unique demonstration of the reality and character of God.  Each of us can become an encouragement for others to place their faith in Christ when they see the undeniable proof of God’s activity in our own lives. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/08/being-gods-showpiece-1-timothy-1-15-20/">Being God...

Paul shares his own personal testimony as a reminder to all of us of the grace and mercy of God.  It is recognition of God’s compassion in our lives that should motivate and inspire our faithful service to Him. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/08/the-testimony-of-paul-1-timothy-1-8-14/">The Testimony of Paul (1 Timothy 1:8-14)</a> first appeared on <a hre...

The church has been appointed by God as the place where God’s Word is proclaimed as well as protected.  Within the church, we should have the checks and balances necessary to keep ourselves on track.  We must adhere to God’s message rather than becoming preoccupied with that which doesn’t accomplish God’s purpose. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/08/the-...

The apostle John reminds us of the truth that we should know as believers.  This knowledge is the fuel and foundation for our life and service in Jesus Christ.  If we already know these things, then let us be reassured of them.  These are John’s final thoughts in this letter to those he loves. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/06/what-every-follower-of-christ-should-know-1...

The apostle John encourages his readers by reminding them of the reward of maintaining unbroken fellowship with God. The benefit of our fellowship is both now and in the future. There is great motivation for being in fellowship with God at all times. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/06/the-reward-of-fellowship-1-john-4-14-19/">The Reward of Fellowship (1 John 4:14 -19)&...

Though many people believe they know what love is, John sets the record straight in this passage.  God defines what love is so we must become acquainted with God’s revelation on love in order to truly understand love ourselves. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/06/a-lesson-on-love-1-john-4-7-12/">A Lesson On Love (1 John 4:7-12)</a> first appeared on <a hr...

We, as believers in Jesus Christ, do not fight for victory but from victory.  Our God is greater than anything we will ever face so our fellowship with Him provides us with all we need to be over-comers. The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/06/living-in-victory-1-john-4-4-7/">Living In Victory (1 John 4:4-7)</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com...

Why Do Christians Have Trials? – with guest speaker Brian Tammany The post <a href="http://theoasisaz.com/2016/06/why-do-christians-have-trials/">Why Do Christians Have Trials?</a> first appeared on <a href="http://theoasisaz.com">The Oasis</a>.