The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

2 Timothy 3:14-17, “You, however, continue in the things you have learned and become convinced of,

knowing from whom you have learned them; 15 and that from childhood you have known the sacred

writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ

Jesus.

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”

This is Paul’s final letter. The end of his ministry on Earth is near. Timothy has been groomed to

carry on with the dissemination of the Gospel. Earlier in this chapter (vv. 2-5), he mentions 17 things

that Timothy and all who come after him should avoid. You would do well to examine them carefully.

He notes accurately and thoroughly the trouble and sufferings that would come upon the world –

especially, upon those who seek to share the Gospel. Still, he admonishes Timothy (and us!) to “keep

on keeping on” in the things he learned from his mother, his grandmother, and from Paul himself.

Paul’s final emphasis, however, is upon Scripture! Scripture is what God has “breathed out” upon

man whereby he may be saved and adequately equipped for performing every good work. The Holy

Scriptures were then and are now our authority from God. They are thoroughly accurate for everything

we need by which to live and teach to others. So many books continue to be written. Some are good,

many are not. Stick with the Bible! Everything we need is there. Yes, it takes time and effort; yet it

is always time and effort well-spent. The Bible contains EVERYTHING we need to live as Christ

intends us to live! Therefore, we are without excuse if we neglect to read His instructions.

We love and pray for you daily,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”