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Remember, the goal of this step is to standardize the passage of scripture in order to determine what
message is there for all people of all time.

Basic Homiletical Outline of II Timothy 3:14-17

The context in which Timothy would minister is common to the context in which we minister
today. Thus, Paul’s warning to Timothy is fitting for us as well. People today have an instinctive
disregard for truth. They favor their own selfish desires. For this reason, we need to remain
loyal to the truth.

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

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

A. We need to remember those who have taught us. (14)

B. We need to remember the power of what they taught us. (15)

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

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

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

1. It is profitable for doctrine.
2. It is profitable for reproof.
3. It is profitable for correction.
4. It is profitable for instruction in righteousness.

Complements:
...Because of the faithful people that have taught it to us.
...Because of the unique nature of that which we have been taught.

Homiletical Proposition:
We need to remain loyal to the truth of God’s Word because of the faithful people that have
taught it to us and because of the unique nature of that which we have been taught.

Final Homiletical Outline of II Timothy 3:14-17

Introduction
Telemarketers annoy me. I understand that their job is to make their product look good
enough for me to buy, but I hate it when they try to deceive me to accomplish their purpose.

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