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Because of Perilous Times (Periods) (3:1)
‘This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come…”
Because of Godly Christian Examples (3:14)
“…continue in the things which you have learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them…”
Because of the Power of the Scriptures (3:15)
“…the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation…”
Because of the Command of God (4:1-2)
“I charge (command) thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ…preach the Word”
Because Christians Have a Tendency to Drift (4:3-4)
“For the time (period) will come when they will not endure sound doctrine…and they shall tum away their ears from the truth …”
Gardner church of Christ
Martin, TN