We may say that 2 Timothy 3:16-17 expresses the value of God’s Word while 4:1-5 expresses the vital proclamation of that Word in light of its value.
I. Why we are to do what we are to do in the church. (2 Tim. 3:16-17)
A. The inspiration of the Word. (3:16a)
B. The profitability of God's Word. (3:16b)
C. The authority of God's Word. (3:16-17)
D. The sufficiency of God's Word. (3:17)
II. What we are to do in the church. (2 Tim. 4:1-5)
We must preach the glorious Word of God.
A. We must preach the Word in season and out of season. (4:2a)
B. We must preach the Word authoritatively. (4:2b)
C. We must preach the Word patiently. (4:2c)
D. We must preach the Word because others will not. (4:3-4)
E. We must preach the Word because it is the only means whereby we can fulfill our ministry. (4:5)