"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work." (2 Tim 3:16-17)
1)Approach the passage with prayer, thanking God for His word (His breath), and breathe in like it's life for you. Ask Him to show you His truth
2)Approach the passage asking 4 key questions:
-[teaching] - is there anything in the text that is new (or newly remembered) information?
Gospel Focus
1. God (nature and work)
2. Man (nature and condition)
3. Christ (prophet, priest, king)
4. Response (repentance and faith)
-[reproof] - is there anything in the text that convicts me of sin in action and/or belief (omission / commission)?
-[correction] - is there anything in the text that corrects my theology (doctrines, ecclesiology, morality) (think orthodoxy and praxis)?
-[training in righteousness] - is there anything in the text that (directly or indicrectly) is a practice I need to employ (personally or corporately)?
3)Thank God for providing everything you need to grow in Him in His Word.
Taken from Pastor Mike Lumpkin's (UBC Fayetteville Pastor) 6/2/13 sermon notes: Essentials: Bible Study – 2 Timothy 3:10-17
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