2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of 2 Timothy 3:16?

2. How can "all Scripture" guide your daily decisions and actions today?

3. In what ways is Scripture "profitable for teaching" in your life?

4. How does 2 Timothy 3:16 connect with Psalm 119:105 about God's Word?

5. How can you use Scripture for "reproof" in your personal spiritual growth?

6. What steps will you take to let Scripture "train you in righteousness"?

7. How does 2 Timothy 3:16 affirm the divine inspiration of Scripture?

8. What does "God-breathed" mean in the context of 2 Timothy 3:16?

9. How does 2 Timothy 3:16 support the authority of the Bible in teaching?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 3?

11. How does 119 Ministries view Old and New Testament relations?

12. What are the limitations of this approach?

13. Are Chick tracts biblically accurate religious pamphlets?

14. Are Mormons considered Christians?
Discussion Questions
1. How does understanding that Scripture is "God-breathed" influence your view of its authority and reliability in your life?

2. In what ways can you incorporate the four uses of Scripture (instruction, conviction, correction, training in righteousness) into your daily spiritual practices?

3. Reflect on a time when Scripture has convicted or corrected you. How did it lead to personal growth or change?

4. How can you ensure that your beliefs and teachings are grounded in the truth of Scripture, especially in a world with diverse opinions and doctrines?

5. Consider how you can use Scripture to equip yourself and others for service in your community or church. What practical steps can you take to apply this in your life?1. How do you see the descriptions of people in the last days reflected in our current society?

2. How can we, like Timothy, stay alert to the deception of false teachers?

3. What role does Scripture play in your daily life and how does it equip you to navigate challenges?

4. Reflect on a time when you felt persecution or hardship because of your faith. How did you handle it and what did you learn from the experience?

5. How can you apply the teachings of 2 Timothy 3 to guard against the influence of false teachings in our present society?

6. How does understanding that all Scripture is 'God-breathed' impact your engagement with the Bible?

7. How can we cultivate the characteristics Paul listed (teachings, way of life, purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance)?

8. How can we discern the difference between a 'form of godliness' and genuine faith?

9. How do Paul's experiences of persecution for the gospel challenge your understanding of what it means to live a godly life?

10. What are some practical ways to 'continue in what you have learned and become convinced of' as Paul encourages Timothy to do?

11. How can the church stand against the traits of people in the last days as described in 2 Timothy 3?

12. What does 'training in righteousness' mean to you personally, and how can you pursue it?

13. How do you determine if someone is a false teacher or not, based on Paul's description?

14. In what ways does society today love pleasure more than God, and how can Christians counter this trend?

15. How does knowing that 'all Scripture is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness' affect your approach to Bible study?

16. How can we be ‘thoroughly equipped for every good work’ in our present-day contexts?

17. Reflect on the implications of the statement that ‘everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted’. How does this influence your understanding of Christian life?

18. How does Paul's portrayal of the last days affect your view of our current times?

19. In what ways can we apply Paul's teachings to Timothy about perseverance and faith in our own lives?

20. How can the truths in 2 Timothy 3 help you to prepare for the future and equip others to do the same?

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