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Study Section 7: Exegetical, Theological, and Homiletical Outlining -
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An outline to a sermon is like the skeleton on which the rest of our body is hung. It forms
the foundation and basic structure of the sermon. From the outline, we can build the
important points and illustrations, but without an outline, the sermon will wander without
central ideas holding it together. Today we want to continue learning how to create a
theological outline on which to build our homiletical presentation.

7.2 Objectives

1. The student should be able to develop an exegetical, theological, homiletical, outlines for two
suggested passages: II Tim. 3: 14-17 and Hebrews 10:19-25.

7.3 Title of Course

Theological Outline of II Timothy 3:14-17

The context in which Timothy would minister is common to all people of New Testament
times. Thus, Paul’s warning to Timothy is fitting for all believers in Jesus. People since
the cross have an instinctive disregard for truth. They favor their own selfish desires. For
this reason, believers need to remain loyal to the truth.

Subject:
Why believers should remain loyal to the truth of God’s Word…

I. Believers need to remain loyal because of the faithful people that have taught them the
life-changing truth. (14-15)

A. They need to remember those who have taught them. (14)

B. They need to remember the power of what they taught them. (15)

II. Believers need to remain loyal because of the nature of the life-changing truth
they have been taught. (16-17)

A. They have been taught the very words of God Himself. (16a)

B. They have been taught that which will make them capable for effective
service. (16b-17)

1. It is profitable for doctrine.
2. It is profitable for reproof.

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