Study Desk

But since I was worse than anyone else, God had mercy on me and let me be an example of the endless patience of Christ Jesus. He did this so that others would put their faith in Christ and have eternal life.

But women will be saved by having children, if they stay faithful, loving, holy, and modest.

I hope to visit you soon. But I am writing these instructions,

will forbid people to marry or to eat certain foods. But God created these foods to be eaten with thankful hearts by his followers who know the truth.

As the saying goes, "Exercise is good for your body, but religion helps you in every way. It promises life now and forever." These words are worthwhile and should not be forgotten.

We have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, but especially of those who have faith. That's why we work and struggle so hard.

Be careful about the way you live and about what you teach. Keep on doing this, and you will save not only yourself, but the people who hear you.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they should learn to serve God by taking care of her, as she once took care of them. This is what God wants them to do.

But if any of the leaders should keep on sinning, they must be corrected in front of the whole group, as a warning to everyone else.

Don't be too quick to accept people into the service of the Lord by placing your hands on them. Don't sin because others do, but stay close to God.

Some people get caught in their sins right away, even before the time of judgment. But other people's sins don't show up until later.

It is the same with good deeds. Some are easily seen, but none of them can be hidden.

Those people who disagree are proud of themselves, but they don't really know a thing. Their minds are sick, and they like to argue over words. They cause jealousy, disagreements, unkind words, evil suspicions,

Timothy, guard what God has placed in your care! Don't pay any attention to that godless and stupid talk that sounds smart but really isn't.

God saved us and chose us to be his holy people. We did nothing to deserve this, but God planned it because he is so kind. Even before time began God planned for Christ Jesus to show kindness to us.

That's why I am suffering now. But I am not ashamed! I know the one I have faith in, and I am sure that he can guard until the last day what he has trusted me with.

And because of this message, I am locked up in jail and treated like a criminal. But God's good news isn't locked in jail,

But the foundation that God has laid is solid. On it is written, "The Lord knows who his people are. So everyone who worships the Lord must turn away from evil."

They have been trapped by the devil, and he makes them obey him, but God may help them escape.

These women always want to learn something new, but they never can discover the truth.