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  • Bruce Hadley avatar

    What Does It Actually Mean To Study To Show Thyself Approved Unto God? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 18, 2021
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    As Christians, we are often told we must study to show ourselves Approved unto God rightly dividing the word of truth. But what if, I don’t read that well, I have bad study habits or I just don't understand what I read? Does that mean I'm not approved by God?

    As Christians, we are often told, that we must study to show ourselves Approved unto God as workmen not ashamed but rightly dividing the word of truth. But, what if, as the image displays of the little boy reading his Bible, we are unable to understand what we read. What about those who don’t read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Study To Show Yourself Approved” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 41,180 views

    Being able to give an answer for the hope that lies within you.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 2 Peter 1:5-11 & 2 TIM 2 1. When I mention the word STUDY, what comes to mind? a. School? Library? Detention? Boring? Stale? Cheating? Consider some recent findings: A study by The Center for Academic Integrity found that almost 80% of college students admit to cheating at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Show Thyself Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 2, 2009
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    This week we are using Saul who became Paul as a model of several competancies to emotionally healthy spirituality. These are things that we need to develop to show our true colors of who we are in Christ.

    Back to School Show Thyself Acts 11:19-26 November 1, 2009 Last week we looked at issues of emotional awareness and the need to know ourselves. We need to know what we are feeling, why we are feeling these things, how we should deal with things, being reflective in order to accurately assess ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Study"

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 2, 2014
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    "Study" is an INDIVIDUAL matter for every believer; for our OWN GOOD: That we may be APPROVED of God; that we may be workmen that NEED NOT be ashamed; that we may learn to RIGHTLY DIVIDE the word of truth.

    "STUDY" 2Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. The last epistle of Paul, 2nd Timothy, before being beheaded. His parting words. What would ours be? Of course they are important. He reminded Timothy (and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Approved, Appointed And Anointed Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 32,544 views

    Every Christian should have these three characteristics, namely: Approved, Appointed and Anointed.

    Approved, Appointed and Anointed “APPROVED OF GOD” - Part 1 15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. II Tim 2:15-16 Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Approved Of God

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 4, 2008
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    How wonderful it would be if Christians today would live in such a way that God Himself would “show off” His approval of us by manifesting His Divine Power in our lives as He did in the life of Jesus Christ! I believe that it is His will to do so in thes

    Approved of God Scripture Reading: Acts 2:14-24 Scripture Text: Acts 2:22; I Thess. 4:1 Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Miners In The Word

    Contributed by John Perry on Jul 24, 2011
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    The Bible is like a patch of ground with gold in it. You can walk along & kick a few rocks on the surface & hope you'll find gold or you can be serious about mining the gold & making great profits from your claim.

    Bunbury Sun am 24/07/11 “Miners of the Word” Intro: *** Ps Farrell was telling me last week that now in the middle of winter he comes into the building for morning prayer & some of the folks who have been in prayer go through & turn lights on everywhere. When he arrives he comes along ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Workman Approved By God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2023
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    The correct handling of the Word of truth.

    A WORKMAN APPROVED BY GOD. 2 Timothy 2:14-19. Earlier in the chapter, Timothy was encouraged, first, to ‘endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (cf. 2 Timothy 2:3). Second, to ‘strive lawfully’ as a good athlete (cf. 2 Timothy 2:5). And thirdly, to spend himself in labour, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do We Study The Word Of God?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 19, 2007
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    If you study the Word just for knowledge then you need to reconsider. Study to show yourself approved by learning to trust God’s Word.

    October 21, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Timothy 2:15 Subject: Study Title: Why Do We Study the Word of God? There are things in this life that people tend to shy away from. One is political debate. Nobody wants to talk about politics because it always leads to heated discussion that ends up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Studying For Divine Approval

    Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 5, 2019
     | 7,973 views

    The apostolic charge to every preacher and teacher of the word is "study". Our ministry will lack the substance of divine approval and saving, sanctifying power without the diligent study of the Word of God on daily basis.

    STUDYING FOR DIVINE APPROVAL 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” Paul was Timothy’s mentor, pastor and leader. He understood perfectly Timothy’s shortcomings as a young pastor under his tutelage. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Study PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
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    Encourages believers to diligently study, understand, and live out the teachings of the Bible, seeking God's approval through their faithful application.

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today in the warmth of our fellowship, in the shared love of our faith, and in the common hope of our future. We come together not as strangers, but as family, bound by the unbreakable ties of our shared belief. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow. In ...read more

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  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Study The Bible

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,251 views

    We are commanded to "Study God’s Word" - the Greek verb in our text is second person "imperative." This means "I command you."

    Study the Bible 2 TIMOTHY 2:15 Study to [show] thyself approved unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. [KJV] OPENING REMARKS A. Bible Availability – 1. In the United States of America – approximately 82 | 83% identify themselves as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    An Approved Workman

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2013
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    To enumerate the requirements of an approved workman of GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an approved workman? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the requirements of an approved workman of GOD. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:15 (Amplified Bible) Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Shows Approval Through Baptism

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
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    “As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased’” Mark 1:10-11.

    Theme: God shows approval through baptism Text: Gen. 1:1-5; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 It is one thing to be accepted by God and quite another thing to be approved by Him. In Rev. 17:14 the Scriptures reveal that Jesus Christ has an army of followers through whom He fights and overcomes His ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Divide It Right

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,954 views

    God wants us to understand His Word.

    2 Timothy 2:15 Divide It Right Woodlawn Baptist Church July 24, 2004 Introduction Today I want to take a short break from our series in the book of Esther and speak to you about a subject that is going to become more and more of an issue as the day of Christ draws near, and that is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist