Define “Scripture” – 2 Timothy 3:14-15
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2 Timothy 3:14-15 "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Messiah Yeshua."
As I’ve said before, there are two things the New Testament Church didn’t have. A New Testament and a church. Yet here we see the holy scriptures were known to Timothy since he was an infant.
So what “Holy Scriptures” were around when Timothy was just an infant? It is generally accepted that the book of James was the first book written of the New Testament in approximately 49 AD. It is also generally accepted that this book of 2 Timothy was written in approximately 67 AD. That’s only 18 years difference. Do we really believe that it was the New Testament that Paul was saying Timothy had known since infancy? Or would it be better understood that It was the books found in what many call today, the Old Testament?
Let this be a focus in your time of meditation throughout the day. Until next time, Shalom.
SOURCE: Steve Moutria at TorahFamily.org
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Shalom(Peace)
This is the Torah, the only "Holy Scriptures" of Paul's day. The only thing Timothy would have been learning from infancy. Living the Torah makes you wise for salvation through Yeshua, since it is written of Him!
Timothy was sanctified by faith in Yeshua, since his eyes were opened to understand the Scriptures (the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms). Paul was sent to do the same for the Gentiles.
May the Word dwell richly in all those of faith. Salvation in His Name. Bless the Most High!
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Well said @ironshield, thanks for leaving a well put comment!
Loved this! Torah points us to the mark and is our goal to live upright, righteous lives. Torah breathes life.
AMEN!! Torah is life. Who would not want to walk in the way the Father wants us to walk?!? Also thanks for resteeming the post! Shalom!
I love re-steeming your posts... It's a joy!
That is wonderful! Thanks for doing so, with joy none less! :-)
Thanks for todays devotion.
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out! Also wanted to say that I like to post a couple of these everyweek so I hope you will stop by again for more encouragement!
No worries i am already following you:)
Excellent to hear....sorry I must have missed that!
No problem mate:)
I love that...”2 things NT church didn’t have- a New Testament and a church!”
That is something that most people don't really think about!