1. What is the meaning of 2 Timothy 3:3?

2. How can we avoid being "unloving" in our daily interactions with others?

3. What does "without self-control" mean in today's context, and how can we combat it?

4. How does 2 Timothy 3:3 relate to the fruit of the Spirit?

5. In what ways can we guard against becoming "brutal" in our relationships?

6. How can we cultivate love and self-control in a "treacherous" world?

7. How does 2 Timothy 3:3 reflect the moral decline in today's society?

8. What historical context influenced the writing of 2 Timothy 3:3?

9. How does 2 Timothy 3:3 challenge modern Christian behavior and values?

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

11. What does "storge" mean in Biblical Greek?

12. In 2 Timothy 3:8, where did the names Jannes and Jambres originate, and is there any historical or archaeological evidence to confirm their identity beyond extra-biblical tradition?

13. In 2 Timothy 3:1-5, how can we label these behaviors as uniquely 'last days' traits when similar conduct is observable in every era of human history?

14. Is the law of Moses useful? Yes. All scripture is... profitable... (2 Timothy 3:16) No. . . . A former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness... (Hebrews 7:18)1. How can we identify and resist the characteristics of the last days described in 2 Timothy 3:3 in our own lives?

2. In what ways can the church today cultivate a culture of love and forgiveness, countering the unloving and unforgiving nature of the world?

3. How does the call to self-control in Galatians 5:22-23 relate to the lack of self-control mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:3?

4. What practical steps can we take to ensure our speech is edifying and not slanderous, as warned against in 2 Timothy 3:3?

5. How can we actively promote and love what is good in a society that often celebrates the opposite, as described in 2 Timothy 3:3?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?

2 Timothy 3:3 NIV
2 Timothy 3:3 NLT
2 Timothy 3:3 ESV
2 Timothy 3:3 NASB
2 Timothy 3:3 KJV

2 Timothy 3:3 Commentaries

Bible Hub