◄ 2 Timothy 1:12 ►
For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Timothy 1:12? 2. What does "I know whom I have believed" reveal about Paul's faith in God? 3. How can we apply "I am convinced" to strengthen our daily trust in God? 4. How does 2 Timothy 1:12 connect with Romans 8:38-39 on God's faithfulness? 5. What practical steps help us guard "what I have entrusted" to God? 6. How does Paul's confidence in 2 Timothy 1:12 inspire your personal faith journey? 7. What does 2 Timothy 1:12 reveal about Paul's confidence in Christ? 8. How does 2 Timothy 1:12 challenge personal faith in God's promises? 9. What historical context influenced Paul's message in 2 Timothy 1:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Timothy 1? 11. What defines personal convictions? 12. What defines personal convictions? 13. What does "Kept by the Power of God" mean? 14. What does the Bible say regarding cynicism? Discussion Questions 1. How does Paul's example of being unashamed in suffering challenge your current approach to trials in your life? 2. In what ways can you deepen your personal relationship with God to mirror Paul's confidence in whom he has believed? 3. What are some practical steps you can take to entrust your life and future to God's care, as Paul did? 4. How does maintaining an eternal perspective influence your daily decisions and priorities? 5. Can you identify a situation where you need to apply the assurance of God's safeguarding power, as seen in 2 Timothy 1:12, and how will you do so? 2 Timothy 1 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Paul's relationship with Timothy, as shown in this chapter, inspire you in your own mentoring relationships? 2. In verses 3-7, what can we learn from the faith of Lois and Eunice, and how they impacted Timothy? 3. How do you interpret "fan into flame the gift of God" in your own spiritual journey? 4. How can you practically embody a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline in your daily life? 5. Paul urges Timothy to join him in suffering for the gospel. How can we find courage to face adversity for our faith in modern times? 6. Paul says he is not ashamed because he knows whom he has believed in (verse 12). How can this conviction be applied to your own faith journey? 7. How can we guard what has been entrusted to us by God as Paul advised Timothy? 8. What does it mean to you to "retain the sound doctrine" in your life and in your church? 9. How can the story of Onesiphorus's unashamed assistance to Paul inspire us to serve others? 10. How do you respond when others desert or disappoint you, as Paul was by Phygelus and Hermogenes? 11. What are the practical ways to show our loyalty and support to fellow believers who are going through tough times? 12. How does the concept of spiritual heritage impact your understanding of faith and discipleship? 13. What are some steps you can take to cultivate a spirit of unashamed witness in your own life? 14. How can we ensure that we're not just hearers of the Word, but also doers, as Paul instructed Timothy? 15. How does Paul's unyielding faith in imprisonment challenge your perspective on suffering and trials? 16. How does the presence of the Holy Spirit help us in guarding our faith? 17. What are some of the gifts that God has given you, and how can you use them to serve Him and others? 18. How can the faith and steadfastness of Timothy inspire you in your journey with God? 19. How can Paul's hope and trust in God's protection influence your understanding of God's faithfulness in your life? 20. How does this chapter shape your understanding of the role of spiritual mentorship in Christian life? Links 2 Timothy 1:12 NIV 2 Timothy 1:12 NLT 2 Timothy 1:12 ESV 2 Timothy 1:12 NASB 2 Timothy 1:12 KJV 2 Timothy 1:12 Commentaries Bible Hub