Bible Question: 2Timothy 2:15 is a verse I paid little attention to particularly the last part "rightly dividing the word of truth" until recently when I started reviewing my bible study method. Why is it that so many ignore the fact that one needs to study dispensationally, dividing the Word correctly? Are we being disobedient by not doing so? |
Bible Answer: You bring up a very good point. It is long overdue for more christians to grow to the point where we take God's Word more seriously but remember the context of these words. These words are probably some of the last words communicated between two dear christian brethren, one of whom considered himself to be the spiritual father of the other. Apparently, Timothy at this time was probably a relatively mature christian, especially for that day but he had some tough times to go through. We should all adopt a ministry and not just coast into our heavenly home as that coasting might not get us there. We all need to see ourselves as actively and aggresively pursuing a relationship with God, our Father, in which we draw nearer and nearer so He will do the same. The only way we can do this is to stay in His Words and shine His Truth, through us to the whole world. Then, when we find error, we MUST do all we can to correct that error but just as important, we MUST do that correcting with love, God's kind of love. We must forgive as much as possible, in other words be prone to forgiving instead of not forgiving. We should always assume the best in people until it's proven absolutely otherwise. In regard to your reference to dispensations in this world, I don't see a tremendous need to address that fact. Yes, we need to acknowledge that Christ and His cross of Salvation is the major dividing point between these two dispensations. But I like to think that most all christians readily admit that same truth. God's Word and the Truth therein never change; it's all one big continuous series of love messages to us as His creation. We just need to see His Son's coming to the world as being the ultimate love letter, with a wonderful gift attached. Our job is to accept that gift and the responsibility that comes with it. That is to make a real committment to shine God's light through our lives, our words, our actions, everything we are, everything we hope to be needs to be toward God and for His glory. This life is short, far too short to be wrapped around the axle of life wasting our time on Godless chatter, for we're headed to an eternity with God. What specific topic do you see as being a priority? |