2Timothy 3:14-15 But continue thou in the things which thou have learned and have been assured of, knowing of whom thou have learned them; And that from a child thou have known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
‘Continue thou in the things which thou have learned and have been assured of, knowing of whom thou have learned them.’ The Greek word for continue is emmeno meaning to abide in; stand by; or continue in (Gal. 3:10; Heb. 8:9). We are commanded in ten things to continue in: Well doing (Rom. 2:7). Following the Lord (1Sam. 12:14). The Word of God (John 8:31). Christ’s love (John 15:9; 1Tim. 2:15). The grace of God (Acts 13:43). The faith (Acts 14:22; Col. 1:23). God’s goodness (Rom. 11:22). Prayer (Col. 4:2). Sound doctrines (1Tim. 4:16; 2Tim. 3:14). The Son and the Father (1Jn. 2:24). Timothy was taught the commandments of God (Old Testament) from his mother and grandmother, all New Testament teachings he received from Paul who received it from Jesus Christ as He is the one that teaches us through His Word (Matt. 13:18-23; 23:8, 10; Job 36:22).
If we do these things we are blessed and if not, then we are cursed. God cannot lay down the conditions upon which He will bless us, then ignore them and bless if the conditions are not met.
‘Holy’ [Greek: hieros] Practical holiness is shown to spring from truth and faith in God. One cannot grow into Christ, but he may grow in knowledge, experience, and fullness of grace benefits by being in Christ and walking in the light (Col. 1:23; 2:6-7; 3:1-17).
‘Scriptures’ [Greek: gramma] The usual word for Scripture is graphe and is so translated, 51 times (3:16; Matt. 21:42; 22:29; 26:54-56; Mark 12:10, 24; 14:49; 15:28; Luke 4:21; 24:27, 32, 45; John 2:22; 5:39; 7:38, 42; 10:35; 13:18; 17:12; 19:24-37; 20:9; Acts 1:16; 8:32, 35; 17:2, 11; 18:24, 28; Rom. 1:2; 4:3; 9:17; 10:11; 11:2; 15:4; 16:26; 1Cor. 15:3-4; Gal. 3:8, 22; 4:30; 1Tim. 5:18; 2Tim. 3:16; Jas. 2:8, 23; 4:5; 1Pet. 2:6; 2Pet. 1:20; 3:16). Gramma is translated as “Scripture” only here.
To be continued…
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