I.     Our lives exhibit the reality of our inner
character (vs. 10 – 13)

 

II.    Paul reminds Timothy of his foundation
(vs. 14 – 15)

 

III.   Paul points out the foundation of the Bible
       (vs. 16)

 

IV.   Paul lists four uses of Scripture in the
foundation and growth of all Christians (vs. 16)

• Teaching – Teaching provide instruction
• Rebuking– Rebuking points out sin and confronts it
• Correcting – Correcting recognizes that someone has strayed from the truth.
• Training in Righteousness – The Scripture gives guidance on how to mature in our faith.

 

V.    The goal of Scripture (vs. 17)

 

VI.  Application