Abandonment of Faith

But the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,

A Good Minister’s Discipline

In pointing out these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have been following.

Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but rather in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.

But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.

which some have professed and thereby have gone astray from the faith. Grace be with you.

For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelled in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.

Hold on to the example of sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

men who have gone astray from the truth, claiming that the resurrection has already taken place; and they are jeopardizing the faith of some.

Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these men also oppose the truth, men of depraved mind, worthless in regard to the faith.

Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance,

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.

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

Salutation

Paul, a bond-servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the faith of those chosen of God and the knowledge of the truth which is according to godliness,

To Titus, my true son in a common faith: Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior.

This testimony is true. For this reason reprimand them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance.

not stealing, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect.

All who are with me greet you. Greet those who love us in the faith. Grace be with you all.

Philemon’s Love and Faith

I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayers,

because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints;

and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for the sake of Christ.