This is the sixth and the last in the exposition series of 2 Timothy 3:14-17. For a recap of the earlier parts:Biblical Authority in an Age of SkepticismNavigating Adversity in Pastoral Leadership: From Christendom to Missional MinistryEquipped by the Word: The Man of God’s Response to Adversity and Leadership ChallengesContinue to Study His WordConvinced that God’s Word can Make You Wise

This is the fifth in the series of exposition of 2 Timothy 3:14-17. You can check the first four parts below:Biblical Authority in an Age of SkepticismNavigating Adversity in Pastoral Leadership: From Christendom to Missional MinistryEquipped by the Word: The Man of God’s Response to Adversity and Leadership ChallengesContinue to Study His Word

This is the fourth part in the series of exposition of 2 Timothy 3:14-17. You can check the first three parts below:Biblical Authority in an Age of SkepticismNavigating Adversity in Pastoral Leadership: From Christendom to Missional MinistryEquipped by the Word: The Man of God’s Response to Adversity and Leadership Challenges

This is the third part in the series of exposition of 2 Timothy 3:14-17. You can read the first two parts here:Biblical Authority in an Age of SkepticismNavigating Adversity in Pastoral Leadership: From Christendom to Missional Ministry

This is the second part in this series of exposition of 2 Timothy 3:14-16. You can find the first part hereDefinition of AdversityAdversity has been defined as “the state of hardship or suffering associated with misfortune, trauma, distress, difficulty or a tragic event” and in the sphere of leadership within the nursing profession in Australia “as the cluster of negative, stressful, traumatic or difficult situations or hardships stemming from working conditions, the work environment and the daily challenges encountered in an occupational setting.” Moreover, “it is often associated with excessive workloads, lack of autonomy, bullying and violence,” and other organizational issues.

Without the word of God, none of us here can become a Christian. Apart from the Bible, a Christian can never be called a man of God, a biblical counselor, a preacher, a missionary, a theological educator, or even a Christian teacher! And so, the word of God is basic to our identity as men and women of God.