1. What is the meaning of 2 Timothy 3:5?

2. How can we identify those "having a form of godliness" in today's church?

3. What does "denying its power" mean in 2 Timothy 3:5?

4. How does 2 Timothy 3:5 connect with Jesus' warnings about false prophets?

5. What practical steps can we take to avoid those described in 2 Timothy 3:5?

6. How can we ensure our faith is genuine and not just a "form"?

7. What does "having a form of godliness but denying its power" mean in 2 Timothy 3:5?

8. How can one identify those who "deny its power" as mentioned in 2 Timothy 3:5?

9. Why does 2 Timothy 3:5 warn to avoid people with a form of godliness?

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

11. Do they have a form of godliness but deny power?

12. Do they have a form of godliness but deny power?

13. What does 'gullible women' mean in the Bible?

14. What does "gullible women" mean in the Bible?1. What are some modern examples of having a form of godliness but denying its power, and how can we guard against this in our own lives?

2. How does the warning in 2 Timothy 3:5 relate to Jesus' teachings about the Pharisees in Matthew 23?

3. In what ways can we ensure that our faith is not just an outward appearance but a true reflection of God's power in our lives?

4. How can we apply the instruction to "turn away" from those who deny the power of godliness in our current church or community context?

5. How does understanding the power of the gospel, as described in Romans 1:16, help us live out our faith authentically in the last days?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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