{"id":1571,"date":"2022-01-16T15:44:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T21:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/?p=1571"},"modified":"2022-01-16T15:44:33","modified_gmt":"2022-01-16T21:44:33","slug":"thoroughly-furnished","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/biblicalpath.com\/index.php\/2022\/01\/16\/thoroughly-furnished\/","title":{"rendered":"Thoroughly Furnished"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cThat the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.<\/strong>\u201d
2 Timothy 3:17 <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

After learning of Paul and his missionary journeys in the book of Acts,\nwe can read the letters he wrote to the Gentile churches \u2013 many of which he\nstarted while on those missionary journeys recorded in the book of Acts. When we\nstudy these letters, we begin to recognize a pattern that develops. This\npattern is revealed in an important verse found in Second Timothy. \u201cAll\nscripture is<\/em> given by inspiration of God, and is<\/em> profitable for\ndoctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness<\/strong>\u201d (2\nTimothy 3:16).  Look at this verse more in depth by using the\nfollowing definitions to help in the understanding of it:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Scripture<\/strong> means \u201cevery part\nof the whole and all of it together; that which has been written once and for\nall and constitutes the final authority of God\u2019s revelation<\/em>.\u201d<\/li>
  • Given by inspiration of God<\/strong> means \u201cprompted by God; divinely inspired; appears only in 2 Timothy <\/em>3:16<\/em>.\u201d<\/em><\/li>
  • Profitable<\/strong> means \u201cto be\nuseful, profitable, or advantageous.\u201d<\/em><\/li>
  • Doctrine<\/strong> means \u201cteaching or\ninstruction with the meaning of warning.\u201d<\/em> <\/li>
  • Reproof<\/strong> means \u201cto convict; in\nthe sense of refutation of adversaries; not merely the charge on the basis of\nwhich one is convicted, but the manifestation of the truth of that charge and\nthe results to be reaped; the acknowledgement of its truth on the part of the\naccused.\u201d<\/em><\/li>
  • Correction<\/strong> means \u201cto set\nright again; to correct or make straight.\u201d<\/em><\/li>
  • Instruction<\/strong> means \u201cto\ninstruct; rectification; including discipline.\u201d<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Recognize that this verse cites the four benefits (profitableness<\/em>)\nof the Word of God: doctrine<\/em><\/strong>, reproof<\/em><\/strong>, correction<\/em><\/strong>, and instruction<\/em><\/strong>.\nThe different parts of this verse reveal that each of these components are\ninterdependent and are all necessary in the process of sanctification of a\nChristian\u2019s life. First, the Word of God is presented as doctrine or\ninstruction as in authoritative teaching. Then as truth, which is ethically\npersuasive, convincing one of error. Next, it places that person in a correct\nmoral position, which allows one to be brought to the final place where that\none can be provided the discipline, chastisement, or training needed to bring\nabout righteousness. This verse summarizes the third division of the New\nTestament:  Romans \u2013 2 Thessalonians. It\nis with this insight that Paul spent much of his time writing to the new\nchurches, so that they would know how to become righteous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Remember theses letters of Paul that are\nimportant for each Christian to study: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Romans: the teaching of doctrine<\/em><\/strong>, <\/li>
    • 1 and 2 Corinthians: reproof for failure to live right<\/em><\/strong>, <\/li>
    • Galatians: correction, rectifying wrong doctrine<\/em><\/strong> that had permeated the church, <\/li>
    • Ephesians: the revealing of deeper doctrinal truths<\/em><\/strong> intended for growing Christians, <\/li>
    • Philippians: reproof for wrong living,<\/em><\/strong> the rectifying of a potential problem, <\/li>
    • Colossians: correction to rectify wrong doctrine<\/em><\/strong>, <\/li>
    • 1 and 2 Thessalonians: the teaching of doctrine and instructions<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Did you notice the pattern of how these books, or letters, can be used as doctrine<\/em><\/strong>, reproof<\/em><\/strong>, correction<\/em><\/strong>, and instruction<\/em><\/strong>? As we read about the churches as they received these letters from Paul, some of them immediately put into practice what was taught therein. When that happened, we read that Paul received encouraging words about the growth of the churches. After reading theses letters (books), can you recognize the different stages of implementation each one was designed to teach? Remember, that these books (letters) are for Christians to use even today. Remember what the very next verse in Second Timothy says. \u201cThat the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works<\/strong>\u201d (2 Timothy 3:17). The words throughly furnished<\/strong> means \u201cto equip fully; completely.<\/em>\u201d This is the purpose of God\u2019s Word. To equip Christians completely to be able to do what God wants us to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Do you read understanding that all Scripture, when it is implemented into one’s life, will furnish you unto all good works?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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