23/08/2026
THE FAMILY THAT WILL STAND IN PERILOUS TIMES
Text: 2 Timothy 3:1
Speaker: Pastor Ramir Hintay
Introduction:
(2 Timothy 3:1) “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come."
A. Surviving the Last Days
a.) A Call to Divine Vigilance
i. Satanic Activity
- “Satan is highly active in our world today, striving to deceive and draw mankind away from God's truth.”
ii. The Perilous Warning
- “If we do not exercise carefulness and vigilance, we risk becoming casualties of these perilous and dangerous times.”
iii. Survival is Promised
- “By staying careful and aligned with biblical truths, we can stand strong and survive these final days.”
B. The Signs of His Coming
(Matthew 24:37-39) “But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.”
(Titus 2:13) “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.”
a.) Understanding the Last Days
i. The Timing
- “The 'last days' are characterized as the days leading directly to the coming of the Lord.”
ii. The Blessed Hope
- “According to Titus 2:13, believers look forward to the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior.”
iii. Multiple Signposts
- “Prophetic indicators manifest through nature, geopolitical movements in Israel, and human behavior.”
iv. The Ultimate Test
- “These perilous times unfold the real Christians, the carnal Christians, and the unsaved.”
1. BE INFORMED
a.) Study the Word
(Hosea 4:6) “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.”
I. The Weapon of Spiritual Knowledge
i.) Knowledge Defeats Surprise
- “Spiritual ignorance is a vulnerability. Without being informed, believers are easily caught off-guard.”
ii.) The Complete Manual
- “The Word of God, from Genesis to Revelation, provides all essential insights for both old and modern times.”
iii.) Common Sayings in Perspective
- “Filipino cultural reminders reinforce the value of awareness.”
b.) Pastors & Sound Doctrine
(2 Timothy 4:2-4) “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
I. Divine Guides and Spiritual Feeds
i.) Pastoral Care
- “Jeremiah 3:15 promises godly pastors who feed God's flock with knowledge and understanding.”
ii.) Discerning False Teachers
- “We must exercise caution against false prophets who entice believers toward erroneous teachings.”
iii.) Itching Ears
- “As warned in 2 Timothy 4:3, society eventually rejects sound doctrine, choosing fables that suit their lusts.”
2. INSPECT THE SITUATION
(2 Timothy 4:2-4) “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
a.) Modern Pride & Greed
I. The Anatomy of Perilous Behavior
i.) Lovers of Selves & Boasters
- “Aligns directly with modern individualism and 'main character energy.' Social media fosters self-focus, boasting of wealth, looks, and status.”
ii.) Covetous & Lovers of Pleasure
- “Consumer culture promotes continuous buying and material acquisition. Entertainment and immediate pleasure take priority over spiritual life.”
iii.) Disobedient to Parents & Unthankful
- “Traditional family structures face strain. Online trends promote rebellion and entitlement instead of gratitude.”
b.) Digital Deceit & Apathy
(2 Timothy 3:5-7) “Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
I. The Breakdown of Truth & Empathy
i.) Without Affection & Trucebreakers
- “Breakdown of basic human empathy and loyalty leads to high divorce rates, extreme loneliness, and digital cruelty.”
ii.) False Accusers & Fierce
- “Modern online rage culture, public shaming, and attacks on individuals who stand for traditional moral values.”
iii.) Ever Learning, Never Truth-Knowing
- “The Information Age of search engines and AI, yet society suffers from deepfakes, misinformation, and lack of objective wisdom.”
iv.) Form of Godliness
- “Shallow public-relations morality or virtual 'virtue signaling' that lacks inner power, integrity, or true faith.”
3. INSIST
a.) Timothy's Charge
(2 Timothy 3:14) “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.”
I. Firmly Demanding Continuance
i.) Definition of Insist
- “To demand something firmly. As we walk in these last days, we must firmly hold onto and continue in sound biblical practices.”
ii.) Paul's Personal Model
- “Timothy is exhorted to follow what he fully witnessed in Paul's ministry.”
(2 Timothy 3:10-11) “But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.”
iii.) The Blueprint of Resilience
- “The nine areas of Paul's life to replicate: Doctrine, Manner of Life, Purpose, Faith, Longsuffering, Charity, Patience, Persecutions, and Afflictions.”
b.) Living for Christ
i.) DOCTRINE: Baptist Distinctive
- “The foundation of living for Christ. Commitment to the sound teachings of scripture.”
ii.) MANNER OF LIFE: Your Testimony
- “What the Bible says. The visible alignment of our daily conduct and testimony with the Word.”
iii.) PURPOSE: The Great Commands
(Matthew 22:37-39) “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
- “Loving God with all heart, soul, and mind, and loving neighbors (leading to Soulwinning).”
iv.) FAITH: Pleasing God
(Hebrews 11:6) “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
- “Believing that God exists, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
c.) Enduring for Christ
i.) LONG SUFFERING: Patiently Enduring
- “Pagtitiis para sa Panginoon. Continuing to serve the Lord patiently through trials and tribulations.”
ii.) CHARITY: Unconditional Love
(Luke 6:27-28) “But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”
- “Loving enemies, doing good, blessing, and praying for others. Jesus loved the unloveable first.”
iii.) PATIENCE: Trusting His Timing
(Ecclesiastes 3:1) “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”
- “Understanding there is a season and a purpose under heaven; wait on the Lord.”
iv.) PERSECUTION: Righteous Blessing
(Matthew 5:10) “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
- “Joyfully enduring persecution for righteousness' sake, knowing our ultimate heavenly reward.”
Understanding Affliction
Affliction Defined
- “Affliction represents pain and suffering. The scripture reveals that believers can undergo trials for a diverse range of biblical reasons. We must understand these purposes to endure correctly in faith.”
Why Do Individuals Suffer?
1. Consequence of Sin: Direct spiritual crop from choices made in life. (Galatians 6:8; Proverbs 11:18)
2. Judgment from God: Divine correction or judgment delivered upon individuals or nations. (Ezekiel 36:18-19; Romans 1:18-32)
3. Purification & Endurance: Developing spiritual character, testing, and purification of faith. (Daniel 12:10; James 1:3; 1 Peter 4:12-13)
4. God's Divine Purposes: Fulfilling unique and higher divine plans beyond human comprehension. (Job 2:7; Isaiah 53:7; Psalm 119:75)
5. Living in a Fallen World: We coexist in a creation broken by sin, suffering common earthly pains. (Psalm 25:16; John 16:33)
6. Persecution for Jesus' Sake: The natural friction between the gospel and a dark world. (2 Timothy 3:11-12; 1 John 3:13)
7. Direct Attack from Satan: Active spiritual warfare designed to shake the believer's foundations. (Luke 22:31; Ephesians 6:12; 1 Peter 5:8)
