We tie in an exhortation of Paul in Titus 2:1-10 with the prophesied apostasy and warning to Timothy in 1 Tim 4:1-3. This is in a church context and we see how we are to avoid falling away. It is simply done by keeping in sound doctrine, always coming back to the word. The scriptures shape us and lay that foundation so that we can be alert and aware and defend the only true gospel of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Jesus has come to accomplish what the Father set out for Him to do and therefore we have a full and final revelation in His word and the indwelling ministry of the Holy Spirit. The Christians hope is the imminent return of Jesus Christ