Showing posts with label 2 Timothy. Show all posts
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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Reflection - Decisions make following the study of 2 Timothy

Source (book): "Faithful to the end", Chapter 14, Question 2, Page 192.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012


We need to overcome our shortcoming, especially our poor response to God's grace, and lack of trust and faith in Him.
PHOTO: We need to overcome our shortcoming, especially our poor response to God's grace, and lack of trust and faith in Him. The best way to this problem is through prayer and reading His Word. But when our prayer is done we may still feel worried and scared about it. We may not be able to help how we feel but we can help our actions. [3]

When we pray about a problem try telling God we trust Him for it. Then tell God that although we may not feel like we trust Him, we are going to act like we do. That’s when our feelings have to be lined up with our actions. We have to act like we trust God and soon our feelings come under the control of our actions. [3]
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What decisions have you made following your study of this epistle (2 Timothy)? Turn your thoughts into prayer.
In Salvation, it is 100% work of God. The Father planned it before the World began, The Son, Jesus Christ executed it by dying on the cross, and the Holy Spirit administers it to all who will receive Christ. (Titus 1:2) [4]

So, what's left is, only by faith, by faith alone, RECEIVE it. Why RECEIVE, because it is an offer, a gift, free but priceless, meaning, the price is so high that no man can afford or earn or deserve it. It is so precious. So, God by His grace, gave it 100% FREE! It is the sign of His great love to us... that He was willing to give His Son to suffer and die to save man. (John 3:16)

It is designed that we are saved by God freely by grace, to do GOOD WORKS. It means God is expecting that those who are saved freely will work. What kind of work?  We are to work as a child. We did not became a child because of our own works but we, after we became a child must work, not to be saved, because we are already saved but for God's glory and pleasure. When we work He will bless us and reward us. Salvation is never a reward and reward is never salvation. (Ephesians 2:8-10) [4]

 

Good works is the RESULT, the fruit of Salvation.
PHOTO: Good works is the RESULT, the fruit of Salvation. We will work because we are already a child. Our work will never affect our relationship as a child or our status as a saved. It is always a permanent relationship. Salvation Is Free but Rewards Are Earned. Rewards are according to the works of the believer (Matthew 16:27). [4]

As children of God we really need to grow and achieve the following as taught in the epistle 2 Timothy. We work for God's glory and pleasure, and He will bless us and reward us.

  • Have a deep relationship with Jesus and let Him be the center of my life experience
  • Study God's Word and spread it faithfully, and be God's useful holy instrument
  • Keep the faith and trust to the end, in spite of all temptations and obstacles
  • Always sought to be useful to our Lord and to meet our human needs legitimately and simply
  • The Lord is with us in spirit and His grace touches our lives
  • Respond to the Lord's grace and to act responsibly
  • Led a live that is pleasing to the Lord
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To have a deep relationship with Jesus
I made the decision to have a deep relationship with Jesus and let Him be the center of my life experience. I am convinced that he loved all of us and has the authority to led us into His heavenly kingdom at the end of our life in this world. He promised to end all our misery and we can trust Him in all matters. He will protect, guide and provide for us. This may seem highly impossible given the constant hardships which we are facing everyday. All troubles happened for a reason. We will be developed to become more useful as we overcome the obstacles together with Him beside us.

We may be technologically advanced and strong but weak in being faithful to Him. Our spirit may be willing but yet physically incapable to follow Him. That means we are not very useful to Him in the work which he had prepared for us. As our Creator, God knows, and long before our time He has plan to cultivate and save us. He knows that we are incapable to earn our eternal life because of our inclination to sin. He therefore sent His only Son Jesus to suffer and die for us. With the death of Christ on the cross comes our salvation. What we need to do is to believe and accept Jesus Christ as our Saviour. Once we accepted His offer to redeem us, He will not let go of us. (John 10:27-30) [4], [5] He will make sure that we are welcomed into the palace which His heavenly Father had prepared for us. Through faith in Jesus and the unlimited amazing grace of God we will be saved.

Therefore like Paul in 2 Timothy, we should focus on Jesus and be convinced about His absolute authority as the Son of God, His absolute sufficiency as the Lamb of God who gave His life as a ransom for the salvation of mankind, and the absolute certainty and hope that Christ will return as Judge and King.


To have a deep relationship with Jesus
PHOTO: To have a deep relationship with Jesus
Made the decision to have a deep relationship with Jesus and let Him be the center of our life experience. He knows that we are incapable to earn our eternal life because of our inclination to sin. He therefore sent His only Son Jesus to suffer and die for us. With the death of Christ on the cross comes our salvation. What we need to do is to believe and accept Jesus Christ as our Saviour. Once we accepted His offer to redeem us, He will not let go of us. (John 10:27-30) [4], [5] He will make sure that we are welcomed into the palace which His heavenly Father had prepared for us. Through faith in Jesus and the unlimited amazing grace of God we will be saved.
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Jesus Christ, The Good Shepherd, IN THE WORLD, NOT OF THE WORLD by Greg Olsen
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http://pillarofenoch.blogspot.sg/2014/02/a-sheep-without-shepherd-or-shepherd.html
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/10/reflection-remember-jesus-christ.html


Study God's Word and spread it faithfully, and be God's useful holy instrument
I am not a public speaker, presenter, a pastor or priest. Under the medieval belief I am not in the true vocation that truly service for God as in the church and monastery. Martin Luther, the great reformer, insisted that whether we serve in sacred or secular professions, whether in church or in the farm, we are all serving God. What is important is to do all for the glory of God and to keep our eyes focused on our true Master, and to remain faithful to Him and His calling. [2]

Base on personal efforts, I am still far away from being an useful, holy instrument consecrated and set apart for a particular purpose and used only for that purpose. I need all the grace of God to accept and save me as I am still a dirty, blunt instrument incapable of doing any good work. I do not have the courage and tenacity (persistence) to preach the gospel but I may be able to read the Bible and some religion supplements, and create blogs to bring the good news to others.

I also need to pray continuously for my salvation. I am like the seeds that did not fall on good soil, where it produced a crop - a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. I am the other seeds in The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13). Therefore I am in real need of the Lord's forgiveness and grace. Through prayer and utilising the positive power of the Internet, the WORD and the cleansing of the Holy Spirit can ultimately convert us into the perfect beings to enter the kingdom of God. Paul urged Timothy and us to live and led others into the Story of Jesus, one in which we can live and dwell securely and faithfully.


Study God's Word and teach it faithfully, and be God's useful holy instrument
PHOTO: Study God's Word and teach it faithfully, and be God's useful holy instrument
As a careful craftsman, Timothy was to study God's Word and teach it faithfully, especially amid the false teachers who were infecting the church. As he sought holiness, he would be a holy instrument in the hands of the Lord, of much use to Him.
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Keep the faith and trust to the end, in spite of all temptations and obstacles
Satan knows of our fragile faith and will attack our weakness in order to separate us away from God. By creating many worldly attractions, he hopes to distract us and led us astray. But Jesus being our Saviour will prevent him from succeeding. The struggle between the forces of evils (Satan) and good (God) will always be in operation. We will continuously be tempted to sin. We will constantly be influenced with the idea that we are not saved by God's grace and Jesus's death on the cross. We will always hear discouraging remarks and feel uncomfortable or defeated.


Keep the faith to the end, in spite of all temptations and obstacles
PHOTO: Keep the faith to the end, in spite of all temptations and obstacles
Paul had fought the good fight without holding back, he had run the race with all his strength, and he had kept the faith in spite of all temptations and obstacles. He was faithful to the end, and urged Timothy to do likewise. We who read and meditate on Paul's final epistle are also challenged to do the same. People are rushing into destruction, busy pursuing a significance that is not enduring, a happiness that is elusive, and a peace that is absent in the world.
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Learning the difference between Faith and Trust [3] is often a daily and always a lifetime struggle. God wants us to Trust Him for and in all things. By our actions (not our feelings) we are saying to God we trust in Him for each problem we encounter. We can have faith in God for all things, but learning to trust God for and in all things is another matter.

Someone once explain the difference between faith and trust this way: [3]
"Suppose you are at Niagara Falls and you see a well known high-wire walker with a wheelbarrow. He has a wire strung across Niagara Falls and when you walk up to him he ask you if you believe he can push the wheelbarrow across the falls. You tell him you most certainly have faith in him to do just that. After all, you’ve seen him do it many times before and you know he’s an expert.

"Now, faith is believing he can do it… but trust would be to climb into the wheelbarrow."

Can we climb into God’s wheelbarrow and let Him push us across Niagara Falls (the problems of our life)? Do we have faith, and trust in God to do it? The best way to this problem is through prayer and reading His Word.

Too often, the coarse and terrible world has been allowed to infect the church through powerful negative forces at work in media and popular culture. We do well to return to God's inspired Word, which will teach, rebuke, correct, and train us in righteousness. However the strong grab from our Saviour will overcome all these noisy distractions. Jesus had overcome Satan before and at His second coming, Satan again will be defeated. Whatever happens, we must never leave the path of Jesus, because it is He who will truly bless us and bring us home. [1]

 

The coarse and terrible world has been allowed to infect the church through powerful negative forces at work in media and popular culture.
PHOTO: The coarse and terrible world has been allowed to infect the church through powerful negative forces at work in media and popular culture. We do well to return to God's inspired Word, which will teach, rebuke, correct, and train us in righteousness. the strong grab from our Saviour will overcome all these noisy distractions. Jesus had overcome Satan before and at His second coming, Satan again will be defeated. Whatever happens, we must never leave the path of Jesus, because it is He who will truly bless us and bring us home. [1]
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Always sought to be useful to our Lord and to meet our human needs legitimately and simply
Although as a retiree, I am suffering from many chronic health problems. Diabetes (body’s inability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood), high blood pressure, irregular heart beats, low kidney function, high cholesterol and failing eyesight. The cost for healthcare and medication is hard to sustain with the limited income. But a legitimate amount of money is required for basic survival. To be useful to our Lord we need to be holistically healthy and therefore have to meet our human needs legitimately and simply. That is what I am enthusiastically doing by the grace of God.

I go for morning walks and try to meet the recommended 10,000 steps per day. I spent about 2 hours to walk about 8 km which is below the average brisk walking speed of 5 km per hour. I try to do simple exercises, stretching, deep breathing, situps and squats. I cannot do full pushup because of stiff shoulder, so I replace it with 60° pushup. It is not very effective but can still maintain the core muscles. These are important to help us lessen the impact on the floor when we fall down face-flat. After the 'healthy' activities, I become tired but the sleep is sweet and sound.



I go for morning walks and try to meet the recommended 10,000 steps per day.
PHOTO: I go for morning walks and try to meet the recommended 10,000 steps per day. I spent about 2 hours to walk about 8 km which is below the average brisk walking speed of 5 km per hour. After the 'healthy' activities, I become tired but the sleep is sweet and sound.
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For food I am careful about vegetables and fruits with high potassium contents. High potassium and caffeine (in tea, coffee, milo, diary products, certain fruit juices and soft drinks) can cause irregular heart beats. Irregular heart beats can led to stroke, so the doctor want me to take blood thinning medicine. This will help the smooth flow of blood through the brain to lower the chances of stroke. But any cut on the body will cause blood to flow out more easily too. I have low blood count and need to take ferrous (iron) pill. Because of this pills, I have constipation and have difficulty in emptying the bowels. Medications help the body but also create problematic side effects. But in conclusion the benefits of taking the medicines are worth it, so it become my necessity.

The hope to become as healthy as before is not attainable. Like Paul, we are not superhuman and so have human needs - physical, intellectual, social, and emotional, which need to be met legitimately and simply. There is also another important need, which is the spiritual need to know and be known by Christ. By the grace of God, and blessed with the sure presence of Christ, we can anticipated the glory of being welcomed into the presence of the King when we died.



Always sought to be useful to our Lord and to meet our human needs legitimately and simply
PHOTO: Always sought to be useful to our Lord and to meet our human needs legitimately and simply
Like Paul, we are not superhuman and so have human needs - physical, intellectual, social, and emotional, which need to be met legitimately and simply. There is also another important need, which is the spiritual need to know and be known by Christ. By the grace of God, and blessed with the sure presence of Christ, we can anticipated the glory of being welcomed into the presence of the King when we died.
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We can only be successful according to God's terms if He is with our spirits and His grace touches our lives [1]
These questions come to us from Paul's epistle and have to be answered in each of our hearts. The answers that are pleasing to the Lord must not be said with the lips but shown in our lives. The gospel is a treasure entrusted to us. We must guard it faithfully, suffer for it patiently, continue in it steadfastly, and proclaim it widely. We can only be successful according to God's terms if He is with our spirits and His grace touches our lives. This is how Paul ended his epistle: "The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you" (2 Timothy 4:22). The spirit must be nurtured by Word and Spirit for the Lord to be present with it. Grace can be received in vain (2 Corinthians 6:1) when we ignore or reject it, but when we respond to the abounding grace of God, we are not only deeply and thoroughly transformed, but we will also be abounding with good works for the glory of God (2 Corinthians 9:8). How wonderful it would be if each of us would end our earthly race in the celestial city as graced people who had been faithful to the end.


Paul held a biblical balance and poise that emphasises both the sovereignty of God's gracious choice of those who are saved as well as the need for believers to respond to that grace and to act responsibly.
PHOTO: We can only be successful according to God's terms if He is with our spirits and His grace touches our lives
This is how Paul ended his epistle: "The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you" (
2 Timothy 4:22).
Paul held a biblical balance and poise that emphasises both the sovereignty of God's gracious choice of those who are saved as well as the need for believers to respond to that grace and to act responsibly. God is at work in us to enable us to choose and act, but at the same time he urged his readers to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling."
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Turn your thoughts into prayer.
"Dear Lord, Please help us to overcome our shortcoming, especially our poor response to grace, and lack of trust and faith in You. Help us focus in You and acheive the following.

  • Have a deep relationship with Jesus and let Him be the center of my life experience
  • Study God's Word and spread it faithfully, and be God's useful holy instrument
  • Keep the faith and trust to the end, in spite of all temptations and obstacles
  • Always sought to be useful to our Lord and to meet our human needs legitimately and simply
  • The Lord is with us in spirit and His grace touches our lives
  • Respond to the Lord's grace and to act responsibly
  • Led a live that is pleasing to the Lord
Thank You for your offer to save us by Your unlimited amazing grace. We accepted Your offer to redeem us with gratefulness, and we are 100% assured of our salvation. As God's children we work for His glory and pleasure. Thank you for Your blessing and rewards. Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!"


Prayer
PHOTO: Prayer
"Dear Lord, Please help us to overcome our shortcoming, especially our poor response to grace, and lack of trust and faith in You. Help us focus in You and acheive the following.

  • Have a deep relationship with Jesus and let Him be the center of my life experience
  • Study God's Word and spread it faithfully, and be God's useful holy instrument
  • Keep the faith and trust to the end, in spite of all temptations and obstacles
  • Always sought to be useful to our Lord and to meet our human needs legitimately and simply
  • The Lord is with us in spirit and His grace touches our lives
  • Respond to the Lord's grace and to act responsibly
  • Led a live that is pleasing to the Lord
Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!"
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Dear Lord, Thank You for your offer to save us by Your unlimited amazing grace. We accepted Your offer to redeem us with gratefulness, and we are 100% assured of our salvation. As God's children we work for His glory and pleasure. Thank you for Your blessing and rewards. Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!
PHOTO: "Dear Lord, Thank You for your offer to save us by Your unlimited amazing grace. We accepted Your offer to redeem us with gratefulness, and we are 100% assured of our salvation. As God's children we work for His glory and pleasure. Thank you for Your blessing and rewards. Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!"
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Reflection - Decisions make following the study of 2 Timothy
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012





Reference
[1] From "Faithful to the end" A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, Copyright © 2014 by Robert M. Solomon, ISBN 978-1-62707-241-0, PART FOUR: FAITHFUL TO THE END, Chapter 14 "Conclusion: A Continuing Challenge", Page 189-192.

[2] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Useful to the Lord, posted on Saturday, August 15, 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/08/reflection-useful-to-lord.html

[3] Author known only to God, The difference between Faith and Trust, http://gloriousgrace.net/trust-faith/trust-faith.htm

[4] Blogging for Christ, The confusions (5 of them), posted on Monday, 25 March 2013 at 8:19 AM, http://bloggingforchrist-brillantvictory.blogspot.sg/2013/03/the-confusion-about-eternal-salvation.html

[5] The Christian Working Woman, God Won’t Let You Go!, http://christianworkingwoman.org/topic_content/god%2Bwon%2527t%2Blet%2Byou%2Bgo%2521-6/

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Matthew 13 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+13&version=NIV

Titus 1:2 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Titus+1%3A2&version=NIV

Monday, June 19, 2017

Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)

Source (book): "Faithful to the end"
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012


'Faithful to the end', A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon<br>
PHOTO: 'Faithful to the end', A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon
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http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/03/reflection-i-know-whom-i-have-believed.html



Hopefully some of the information, reflection and discussion obtained from the internet and the book by Robert M. Solomon, "Faithful to the end" A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, can be useful. Some of them are listed in the following.

Chapter 1 - Introduction: A Farewell (2 Timothy 1:1-2)

Question 1 - Reflection - Paul's Feeling and Temptation, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/07/reflection-pauls-feeling-and-temptation.html [7]

Question 2 - Reflection - How to consecrate our personality to the Lord for His Glory, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/08/reflection-how-to-consecrate-our.html [8]

Question 3 - Reflection - A farewell note, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/09/reflection-farewell-note.html [9]

Question 4 - Reflection - How to define and explain the gospel of Christ, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/10/reflection-how-to-define-and-explain.html [10]


Dear Lord, Thank you for sending Jesus Christ to suffer and die for us so that we can be saved and go to heaven. Thank You for the gospel that bring this good news. We know we have sinned and need forgiveness. We are willing to turn from our sins and turn toward You. We would like to receive this good news by having faith in Jesus Christ so that we can have the gift of salvation. Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!
PHOTO: By the Old Testament Law we have sinned, and the punishment for sin is death. In order for us to go to heaven, God’s dwelling place and the realm of life and light, sin must be somehow removed or paid for. The Law established the fact that cleansing from sin can only happen through the bloody sacrifice of an innocent life (Hebrews 9:22). None of us is innocent. That is the bad news.
The gospel of Christ is the good news of His coming to provide forgiveness of sins for all who will believe (Colossians 1:14; Romans 10:9). The bad news that all are guilty of sin and condemned by God is countered by the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. God, because of His love for the world, has made a way for man to be forgiven of their sins (John 3:16). He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to take the sins of mankind on Himself through death on a cross (1 Peter 2:24). In placing our sin on Christ, God ensured that all who will believe in the name of Jesus will be forgiven (Acts 10:43). 


Since the first man’s sin, mankind has been under the condemnation of God (Romans 5:12).
PHOTO: Since the first man’s sin, mankind has been under the condemnation of God (
Romans 5:12). The punishment for the crime of sin is physical death (Romans 6:23) and then an eternity spent in a place of punishment (Revelation 20:15; Matthew 25:46). This eternal separation from God is also called the "second death" (Revelation 20:14–15).
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http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/01/reflection-evidence-for-lilith-in-bible.html
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/11/reflection-banish-anxiety-from-your.html


If it is only as much as a baby step today. He does not cease this work.
 PHOTO: If it is only as much as a baby step today. He does not cease this work. He does not neglect us. We are in God’s hands and he is working to will and to do of his good pleasure in us. He will change us into the glory of Christ. He has made up his mind. (2 Corinthians 3:17-18)
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http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/08/reflection-how-to-consecrate-our.html



The way to have a relationship with Jesus Christ

PHOTO: The way to have a relationship with Jesus Christ
Pray without ceasing, read the Bible, and join a Bible-believing church; all these things will help us to grow spiritually. Although we may not see changes immediately, we will begin to see them over time, and all the truths will become clear.
Picture posted by hortencia gonzales on 20 June 2016 - You will never walk alone.

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http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/09/reflection-farewell-note.html


Assurance of salvation
PHOTO: Assurance of salvation
Once we trust Jesus, He, our great Heavenly Physician, will perfectly heal and restore us, thus our assurance is in Jesus, not in ourselves or our future.

If we have accepted Jesus and His death on the cross for our sins as full payment for our sin, we have Jesus; therefore, we are forgiven, we are saved, we possess the gift of eternal life, and heaven will be our home.

When we stand on the Word of God by faith in what Jesus has done, then the Bible assures us that our forgiveness and salvation are guaranteed.

Because you have believed in Jesus, and because you have entrusted your life to Him, you can be certain that He will take care of you until the day that He returns and takes you to live with Him forever. Your life and eternal destiny are in His hands, and He won*t drop you!

From now on, when Satan brings doubts to your mind, put your faith in the facts that are recorded in God's Word. Learn to say: "God says it. I believe it. and that settles it!"
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http://marsingnaz.org/Misc_Images/marsingnaz.org_misc_image1460.jpg
http://www.marsingnaz.org/site/cs/editorial.asp?page=4
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/04/reflection-this-grace-was-given-to-us.html

 

Part One: United with Christ (2 Timothy 1:1-18)
Chapter 2 - I Know Whom I Have Believed (2 Timothy 1:1-18)
Question 1 - Reflection - 'I know whom I have believed' , http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/03/reflection-i-know-whom-i-have-believed.html [11]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - 'the pattern of sound teaching', http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/03/reflection-pattern-of-sound-teaching.html [12]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - "This grace was given to us before the beginning of time", http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/04/reflection-this-grace-was-given-to-us.html [13]

Question 4 - Reflection - "Why is Jesus the unique and only Saviour of the world?", http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/04/reflection-why-is-jesus-unique-and-only.html [14]


Learn from Paul: Emulate those who were righteous, those who feared, trusted and obeyed God
PHOTO: Learn from Paul: Emulate those who were righteous, those who feared, trusted and obeyed God
Paul sought to emulate them in a way he served God. These include well-known persons (Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Barak, Samuel, David) as well as many unnamed persons, including many prophets, who were prosecuted and martyred for their faith.
Many people call Hebrews 11 the “Faith Chapter” or “Faith Hall of Fame.” This chapter lists many people in the Old Testament who were faithful to God. This chapter also explains how these people were faithful to Him. They were faithful to God in many different ways.
Enoch pleased God. Noah had respect for God. Abraham obeyed and trusted God. Isaac blessed others. Moses’ mother and father protected him. Moses suffered with the Israelites while they were in Egypt. The Israelites followed God’s instructions in Jericho. Rahab treated Israelites as her friends. Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets all did what was right for God.
Do you want to be part of the “Faith Hall of Fame”? Be like all the people listed above. Please respect God. Obey and trust Him. Bless and protect others. Suffer for Jesus. Follow God’s instructions carefully. Treat others, including your enemies, as your friends. Do what is right.
You can do it. Be faithful to God. - CPE

“God was pleased with all of them because of their faith.” (Hebrews 11:39a)
PRAYER: "Dear God, help me to be faithful to You. In Jesus’ name. Amen."
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http://ddd-tw.blogspot.sg/2013/01/blog-post_5.html
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/04/reflection-old-and-new-testament.html



Chapter 3 - I Know My Heritage (2 Timothy 1:3-7)
Question 1 - Reflection - Old and New Testament, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/04/reflection-old-and-new-testament.html [15]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Christian Family, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/05/reflection-christian-family.html [16]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - Inspiring Christians, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/05/reflection-inspiring-christians.html [17]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Communion of saints, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/06/reflection-communion-of-saints.html [18]



Jesus Grabbing your hand
PHOTO: Jesus Grabbing your hand
Hey Soul Beautiful You? Can I grab your hand tonight and pray with you for all the hard people in our lives?

"Bless our enemies, O Lord. We bless them and do not curse them. Enemies have driven us into your embrace more than friends have.Enemies have loosed us from earth more than friends have…Enemies have made us a hunted animal, finding safer shelter than an unhunted animal does.

We found safest sanctuary in You…may too our enemies-made-grace.
We found greatest grace in You… may our enemies-made-grace find Your generous grace alive and radical in us.
We found fullest forgiveness in You… may our enemies-made-grace find faith and freedom in You and Your forgiveness working surprising ways in us.

The longer we walk with you, Lord, we find we have no enemies: only Your gift of chisels etching us deep.

Bless my enemies, O Lord. We bless them and do not curse them.
In the name of Jesus who loved His enemies to death...
Amen.
"
Text posted by Ann Voskamp on January 30, 2014
Picture posted by Maria Vega Coronel on 29 January 2015 at 04:04

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http://www.mirartegaleria.com/2015/01/jesus-de-nazaret-cuadros-religiosos.html
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/06/reflection-pauls-biblical-accounts.html

 

Chapter 4 - United with Christ in Service and Suffering (2 Timothy 1:8-18)
Question 1 - Reflection - Paul's biblical accounts, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/06/reflection-pauls-biblical-accounts.html [19]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Father John Chrysostom's comment, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/06/reflection-father-john-chrysostoms.html [20]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - Heresy, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/06/reflection-heresy.html [21]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Suffering for the faith, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/07/reflection-suffering-for-faith.html [22]


Useful to the Lord
PHOTO: Useful to the Lord
If we are to be useful to God, we have to be holy instruments. The biblical work "holy" means "to be set apart". A holy instrument is set apart for a particular purpose and used only for that purpose, such as a surgeon's scalpel is used to make incisions and not to drive screws or open cans. To be set apart also means that as holy instruments, we avail ourselves for the Lord's exclusive use. There cannot be more than one master, for Jesus did say: "You cannot serve both God and Money" (Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:13).
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http://www.gingerfordnorthshore.org/GetInvolved/MakeaDonation.aspx
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/08/reflection-useful-to-lord.html

 

Part Two: Useful to Christ (2 Timothy 2:1-26)
Chapter 5 - Our Attitude to Ministry (2 Timothy 2:1-13)
Question 1 - Reflection - Useful to the Lord, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/08/reflection-useful-to-lord.html [23]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Walking with the Lord, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/09/reflection-walking-with-lord.html [24]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - Remember Jesus Christ, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/10/reflection-remember-jesus-christ.html [25]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Relationship with Jesus Christ, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/10/reflection-relationship-with-jesus.html [26]


Heresies are wrong teaching arising from unbalanced Bible interpretation
PHOTO: Heresies are wrong teaching arising from unbalanced Bible interpretation
Some get into a position that one is saved solely by the irresistible grace of God and the believer is like the passive kitten. On the other hand, others hold an extreme position of human response and responsibility that marginalises divine sovereign grace.
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Chapter 6 - Meditation and Application (2 Timothy 2:14-19)
Question 1 - Reflection - Approval of a good workman, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/11/reflection-approval-of-good-workman.html [27]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Biblical balance, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/11/reflection-biblical-balance.html [28]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - Workman of the Word, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/12/reflection-workman-of-word.html [29]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Effective Bible Reading, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/12/reflection-effective-bible-reading.html [30]


Those who flee from sin and pursue holiness are those who seek to do God's will. All others, by default, end up doing Satan's will.
PHOTO: Those who flee from sin and pursue holiness are those who seek to do God's will. All others, by default, end up doing Satan's will. Whether we are pursuing sinful desires of the flesh or worldly desires of popularity, power, materialism and self-indulgence, we are doing the devil's will. Those who think they are free to do whatever they desire are in fact prisoners of Satan.
Posted by Walmir Almeida on Saturday, 23 February 2013
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http://walmirbsb.blogspot.sg/2013/02/a-inocencia-dos-anjos.html#.VYUsJVKYQz8
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/01/reflection-quarrelling-about-words.html

 

Chapter 7 - Ministering to the Lost (2 Timothy 2:20-26)
Question 1 - Reflection - Double duty of Christians, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/01/reflection-double-duty-of-christians.html [31]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Quarrelling about words, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/01/reflection-quarrelling-about-words.html [32]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - False Teachers, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/02/reflection-false-teachers.html [33]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Doing God's will, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/02/reflection-doing-gods-will.html [34]


In the Jewish culture of Jesus of Nazareth, women were very low in status. If a women was caught in the act of adultery, she could be stoned - forget about the man’s transgressions! The testimony of a woman was useless and never to be taken as truthful.
PHOTO: In the Jewish culture of Jesus of Nazareth, women were very low in status. If a woman was caught in the act of adultery, she could be stoned - forget about the man's transgressions! The testimony of a woman was useless and never to be taken as truthful.
They called her a whore. Jesus called her a "woman". How grateful and relieved she must have felt to be forgiven in person, and to know that her Lord still loved her!
Picture from Central Valley SDA Church, A Love that Transforms
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http://centralvalley.adventistfaith.org/revelation-of-hope-seminar
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/04/reflection-are-we-all-equal.html
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/03/reflection-human-conduct.html

 

Part Three: Unlike the World (2 Timothy 3:1-4:5)
Chapter 8 - The Terrible World and Its People (2 Timothy 3:1-9)
Question 1 - Reflection - Human Conduct, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/03/reflection-human-conduct.html [35]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Misplaced Love, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/03/reflection-misplaced-love.html [36]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - Attitudes, Motives and Conduct, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/04/reflection-attitudes-motives-and-conduct.html [37]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Have Nothing to Do with Terrible Characteristics of People, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/04/reflection-have-nothing-to-do-with.html [38]


What is acquired and learnt, regarding the terrible characteristics of people of the last days, must be discarded. They are to be replaced by practicing having integrity and faithfulness to God in everything we do. Only by this way can we stop following the terrible lifestyle of the people of the world and do the deeds that are pleasing to God. With the Holy Spirit working in us, we will be guided to prioritize doing God's will first, just like Paul's way of life.
PHOTO: What is acquired and learned, regarding the terrible characteristics of people of the last days, must be discarded. They are to be replaced by practicing having integrity and faithfulness to God in everything we do. Only by this way can we stop following the terrible lifestyle of the people of the world and do the deeds that are pleasing to God. With the Holy Spirit working in us, we will be guided to prioritize doing God's will first, just like Paul's way of life.
Picture posted by Chiang Mai-Wandering on 22 January 2016
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http://www.chiangmai-wandering.com/small-things-and-thep-doll-craze/
http://www.veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/03/reflection-misplaced-love.html
http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/05/reflection-how-pauls-life-is-different.html

 

Chapter 9 - Christian Character in a Terrible World (2 Timothy 3:10-17)
Question 1 - Reflection - How Paul's life is different, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/05/reflection-how-pauls-life-is-different.html [39]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Godliness and Persecution, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/05/reflection-godliness-and-persecution.html [40]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - Spiritual Mentors, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/06/reflection-spiritual-mentors.html [41]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Experiencing God (1), http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/06/reflection-experiencing-god-1.html [42]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Experiencing God (2), http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/07/reflection-experiencing-god-2.html [43]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Experiencing God (3), http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/07/reflection-experiencing-god-3.html [44]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Experiencing God (4), http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/07/reflection-experiencing-god-4.html [45]


The purpose is not for Timothy and all the disciples of Jesus who would read this epistle to respond by withdrawing from this awful world.
PHOTO: The purpose is not for Timothy and all the disciples of Jesus who would read this epistle to respond by withdrawing from this awful world. Rather, the challenge is to be involved in this world, by the grace of God, so that who we are and what we do would result in the redemption of many of these people trapped in sinful behaviour in a darkening world.
The proper Christian response to the sinful world of the last days is to mediate the presence of Christ through the manifestation of Christ's character and ministry.
Picture posted by Mark Buchanan on 19 July 2013 - Can We Trust the God of Genocide?

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Chapter 10 - Christian Ministry in a Terrible World (2 Timothy 4:1-5)
Question 1 - Reflection - Christian response to Christ's ministry, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/07/reflection-christian-response-to.html [46]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Christian's motive for ministry, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/08/reflection-christians-motive-for.html [47]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - Christian's modes of ministry, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/08/reflection-christians-modes-of-ministry.html [48]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Christian's manner of ministry, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/09/reflection-christians-manner-of-ministry.html [49]


Fight in the spiritual battle
PHOTO: Fight in the spiritual battle
At the heart of this battle is an unseen spiritual warfare. This fight is against the three enemies of the soul - the flesh, the devil, and the world. The fight (Greek agōn, which has the same root as the word "agony") is not an easy one, but has that bruises and hurts. "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" (Ephesians 6:12).
We must have the characteristics of a useful servant of God. As a faithful committed soldier, fight the good fight. As a disciplined athlete, finishing the race without losing and without being disqualified. And as a diligent farmer, ensuring a rich harvest both in our life and in God's field of ministry; keep the faith and prove ourselves as a holy instrument truly useful to God.
This spiritual war is not fought using weaponry, physical might and earthly power. The battle is fought through the cross of self-sacrificial love which challenged against the sinful ways of the world.
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Part Four: Faithful to the End (2 Timothy 4:6-22)
Chapter 11 - Preparing for the End (2 Timothy 4:6-8)
Question 1 - Reflection - Paul's three wonderful declarations (2 Timothy 4:7), http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/09/reflection-pauls-three-wonderful.html [50]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Thoughts at the end of life, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/10/reflection-thoughts-at-end-of-life.html [51]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - Crown of righteousness, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/10/reflection-crown-of-righteousness.html [52]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Preparing for the End, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/11/reflection-preparing-for-end.html [53]


In Paul's teaching that we are embodied human beings (provide a spirit with a physical form).
PHOTO: In Paul's teaching that we are embodied human beings (provide a spirit with a physical form).  It is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), an instrument of holiness. We must, therefore, take care of the body, make sure that it is used to glorify God, and co-operate with Him in our quest for holiness. Embodied beings means the physical and non-physical parts of our lives interact and have mutual influence. A healthy soul can contribute to a healthy mind and body.
Picture posted by The Secret Real Truth on Sunday, 2 October 2016 - ARISTOTLE - THE HUMAN SOUL
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Chapter 12 - Personal Needs at the End  (2 Timothy 4:9-15)
Question 1 - Reflection - Paul's theology of the body, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/12/reflection-pauls-theology-of-body.html [54]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Christian Mind, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/12/reflection-christian-mind.html [55]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - Social needs, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/01/reflection-social-needs.html [56]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - People important to you, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/02/reflection-people-important-to-you.html [57]


Paul knew that while no human being would be able to walk with him into death, his Lord would surely go with him.
PHOTO: Paul knew that while no human being would be able to walk with him into death, his Lord would surely go with him. His Lord who had died and was raised would personally guide him safely through death and usher him into the eternal kingdom in the presence of God. He may die soon, but whatever happened, he could trust his Lord. Even if he were put to death, he knew that his Lord would not abandon him, but would walk through death with him.
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Chapter 13 - Faithful to the End  (2 Timothy 4:16-22)
Question 1 - Reflection - God's presence, purpose and promises - 1, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/03/reflection-gods-presence-purpose-and.html [58]
 
Question 1 - Reflection - God's presence, purpose and promises - 2, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/03/reflection-gods-presence-purpose-and_9.html [59]
 
Question 1 - Reflection - God's presence, purpose and promises - 3, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/03/reflection-gods-presence-purpose-and_11.html [60]
 
Question 1 - Reflection - God's presence, purpose and promises - 4, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/03/reflection-gods-presence-purpose-and_15.html [61]
 
Question 2 - Reflection - Doing ministry out of adversity, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/04/reflection-doing-ministry-out-of.html [62]
 
Question 3 - Reflection - End of life, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/04/reflection-end-of-life.html [63]
 
Question 4 - Reflection - Die well means Live Well, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/05/reflection-die-well-means-live-well.html [64]


What are the key lessons learned from 2 Timothy?
PHOTO: What are the key lessons learned from 2 Timothy?

  • Paul's deep relationship with Jesus for us to do likewise
  • Live and led others into the Story of Jesus, one in which we can live and dwell securely and faithfully
  • Study God's Word and teach it faithfully, and be God's useful holy instrument
  • Serve in a Christlike manner with Christlike character and in Christlike ministry
  • Always sought to be useful to our Lord and to meet our human needs legitimately and simply
  • Keep the faith to the end, in spite of all temptations and obstacles
  • Find answers to challenging thoughts about the direction and destiny of our own lives
  • We can only be successful according to God's terms if He is with our spirits and His grace touches our lives
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Chapter 14 - Conclusion: A Continuing Challenge
Question 1 - Reflection - Key lessons learned from 2 Timothy, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/06/reflection-key-lessons-learned-from-2.html [65]

Question 2 - Reflection - Decisions make following the study of 2 Timothy, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/06/reflection-decisions-make-following.html [66]


The modern-day church is filled with pharisees. (Lightstock ) [1]
The likes of the Pharisees and teachers of the Law have never gone away. There are still those today who look at the small things they deem wrong rather than the wonderful things God is doing! They nitpick at those who are doing the work of God because the way that work is being done doesn't please them.



Lord Jesus, help me not to be a person whose initial tendency is to find fault with what someone else is doing. Help me first to look for the good, and if any fault remains, then grant me wisdom to know how to address it lovingly.
PHOTO: A Prayer: "Lord Jesus, help me not to be a person whose initial tendency is to find fault with what someone else is doing. Help me first to look for the good, and if any fault remains, then grant me wisdom to know how to address it lovingly."
Picture posted by George O. Wood, Charismai on 25 September 2015 at 2:00PM EDT
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Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012





"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html



Reference
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Hebrews 9:22 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+9%3A22&version=NIV

Hebrews 11 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11&version=NIV

Hebrews 11:39a - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A39a&version=NIV

John 3:16 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A16&version=NIV


Luke 16:13 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+16%3A13&version=NIV

Matthew 6:24 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A24&version=NIV

Matthew 11:28-29 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+11%3A28-29&version=NIV

 
Matthew 25:46 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+25%3A46&version=NIV

Revelation 20:14–15 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+20%3A14%E2%80%9315&version=NIV

Revelation 20:15 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+20%3A15&version=NIV

Romans 5:12 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A12&version=NIV

Romans 6:23 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+6%3A23&version=NIV

Romans 10:9 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A9&version=NIV

[1] George O. Wood, When People Around You Act Like Pharisees, posted on 25 September 2015 at 2:00PM EDT, http://www.charismamag.com/spirit/church-ministry/24464-when-people-around-you-act-like-pharisees-george-wood


[7] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Paul's Feeling and Temptation, posted on Monday, 10 July 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/07/reflection-pauls-feeling-and-temptation.html

[8] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - How to consecrate our personality to the Lord for His Glory , posted on Friday, 04 August 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/08/reflection-how-to-consecrate-our.html

[9] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - A farewell note, posted on Monday, 11 September 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/09/reflection-farewell-note.html

[10] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - How to define and explain the gospel of Christ , posted on Tuesday, 03 October, 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/10/reflection-how-to-define-and-explain.html

[11] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - 'I know whom I have believed', posted on Sunday, 08 March 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/03/reflection-i-know-whom-i-have-believed.html

[12] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - 'the pattern of sound teaching', posted on Saturday, 14 March 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/03/reflection-pattern-of-sound-teaching.html

[13] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - "This grace was given to us before the beginning of time", posted on Wednesday, 01 April 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/04/reflection-this-grace-was-given-to-us.html

[14] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - "Why is Jesus the unique and only Saviour of the world?", posted on Thursday, 09 April 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/04/reflection-why-is-jesus-unique-and-only.html

[15] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Old and New Testament, posted on Wednesday, 29 April 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/04/reflection-old-and-new-testament.html

[16] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Christian Family, posted on Thursday, 07 May 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/05/reflection-christian-family.html

[17] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Inspiring Christians, posted on Tuesday, 19 May 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/05/reflection-inspiring-christians.html

[18] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Communion of saints, posted on Monday, 01 June 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/06/reflection-communion-of-saints.html

[19] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Paul's biblical accounts, posted on Wednesday, 10 June 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/06/reflection-pauls-biblical-accounts.html

[20] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Father John Chrysostom's comment, posted on Tuesday, 16 June 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/06/reflection-father-john-chrysostoms.html

[21] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Heresy, posted on Tuesday, 23 June 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/06/reflection-heresy.html

[22] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Suffering for the faith, posted on Friday, 10 July 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/07/reflection-suffering-for-faith.html

[23] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Useful to the Lord, posted on Saturday, 15 August 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/08/reflection-useful-to-lord.html

[24] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Walking with the Lord, posted on Tuesday, 15 September 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/09/reflection-walking-with-lord.html

[25] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Remember Jesus Christ, posted on Wednesday, 21 October 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/10/reflection-remember-jesus-christ.html

[26] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Relationship with Jesus Christ, posted on Friday, 30 October 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/10/reflection-relationship-with-jesus.html

[27] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Approval of a good workman, posted on Saturday, 14 November 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/11/reflection-approval-of-good-workman.html

[28] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Biblical balance, posted on Tuesday, 24 November 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/11/reflection-biblical-balance.html

[29] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Workman of the Word, posted on Monday, 21 December 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/12/reflection-workman-of-word.html

[30] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Effective Bible Reading, posted on Saturday, 26 December 2015, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2015/12/reflection-effective-bible-reading.html

[31] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Double duty of Christians, posted on Sunday, 24 January 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/01/reflection-double-duty-of-christians.html

[32] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Quarrelling about words, posted on Sunday, 31 January 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/01/reflection-quarrelling-about-words.html

[33] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - False Teachers, posted on Thursday, 04 February 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/02/reflection-false-teachers.html

[34] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Doing God's will, posted on Thursday, 18 February 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/02/reflection-doing-gods-will.html

[35] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Human Conduct, posted on Tuesday, 08 March 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/03/reflection-human-conduct.html

[36] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Misplaced Love, posted on Thursday, 24 March 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/03/reflection-misplaced-love.html

[37] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Attitudes, Motives and Conduct, posted on Thursday, 07 April 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/04/reflection-attitudes-motives-and-conduct.html

[38] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Have Nothing to Do with Terrible Characteristics of People, posted on Wednesday, 20 April 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/04/reflection-have-nothing-to-do-with.html

[39] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - How Paul's life is different, posted on Monday, 02 May 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/05/reflection-how-pauls-life-is-different.html

[40] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Godliness and Persecution, posted on Wednesday, 18 May 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/05/reflection-godliness-and-persecution.html

[41] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Spiritual Mentors, posted on Wednesday,
01 June 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/06/reflection-spiritual-mentors.html

[42] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Experiencing God (1), posted on Thursday, 30 June 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/06/reflection-experiencing-god-1.html

[43] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Experiencing God (2), posted on unday, 03 July 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/07/reflection-experiencing-god-2.html

[44] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Experiencing God (3), posted on Tuesday, 05 July 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/07/reflection-experiencing-god-3.html

[45] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Experiencing God (4), posted on Sunday, 10 July 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/07/reflection-experiencing-god-4.html

[46] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Christian response to Christ's ministry, posted on Wednesday, 27 July 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/07/reflection-christian-response-to.html

[47] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Christian's motive for ministry, posted on Sunday, 07 August 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/08/reflection-christians-motive-for.html

[48] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Christian's modes of ministry, posted on Thursday, 18 August 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/08/reflection-christians-modes-of-ministry.html
[49] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Christian's manner of ministry, posted on Saturday, 03 September 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/09/reflection-christians-manner-of-ministry.html

[50] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Paul's three wonderful declarations (2 Timothy 4:7), posted on Wednesday, 28 September 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/09/reflection-pauls-three-wonderful.html

[51] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Thoughts at the end of life, posted on Wednesday, 05 October 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/10/reflection-thoughts-at-end-of-life.html

[52] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Crown of righteousness, posted on Saturday, 15 October 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/10/reflection-crown-of-righteousness.html

[53] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Preparing for the End, posted on Wednesday, 02 November 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/11/reflection-preparing-for-end.html

[54] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Paul's theology of the body, posted on Tuesday, 06 December 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/12/reflection-pauls-theology-of-body.html

[55] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Christian Mind, posted on Thursday, 29 December 2016, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2016/12/reflection-christian-mind.html

[56] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Social needs, posted on Monday, 09 January 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/01/reflection-social-needs.html

[57] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - People important to you, posted on Saturday, 04 February 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/02/reflection-people-important-to-you.html

[58] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - God's presence, purpose and promises - 1, posted on Tuesday, 07 March 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/03/reflection-gods-presence-purpose-and.html

[59] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - God's presence, purpose and promises - 2, posted on Thursday, 09 March 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/03/reflection-gods-presence-purpose-and_9.html

[60] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - God's presence, purpose and promises - 3, posted on Saturday, 11 March 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/03/reflection-gods-presence-purpose-and_11.html

[61] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - God's presence, purpose and promises - 4, posted on Wednesday, 15 March 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/03/reflection-gods-presence-purpose-and_15.html

[62] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Doing ministry out of adversity, posted on Tuesday, 11 April 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/04/reflection-doing-ministry-out-of.html

[63] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - End of life, posted on Sunday, 30 April 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/04/reflection-end-of-life.html

[64] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012, Reflection - Die well means Live Well, posted on Wednesday, 24 May 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/05/reflection-die-well-means-live-well.html

[65] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012,  Reflection - Key lessons learned from 2 Timothy, posted on Friday, 16 June, 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/06/reflection-key-lessons-learned-from-2.html


[66] Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012,  Reflection - Decisions make following the study of 2 Timothy, posted on Thursday, June 29, 2017, http://veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2017/06/reflection-decisions-make-following.html