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2 Timothy 2:1–15 (NLT)
Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
2 You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.
The Gospel (simply): 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (NLT2)
- 3 …Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said.
- 4 He was buried, and
- he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said.
- 5 He was seen [by…Peter, 12, 500+, James, all apostles, Paul]
(Also teach – the implications of the Gospel, and how to live accordingly)
At All Souls, we are called by God to
Know Christ and Make Him Known
(This is what all of us AND each of us is to do)
3 Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
4 Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.
5 And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.
6 And hardworking farmers should be the first to enjoy the fruit of their labor.
7 Think about what I am saying. The Lord will help you understand all these things.
2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV) 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
8 Always remember that Jesus Christ, a descendant of King David, was raised from the dead. This is the Good News I preach.
9 And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.
10 So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.
11 This is a trustworthy saying: If we die with him, we will also live with him.
12 If we endure hardship, we will reign with him.
If we deny him, he will deny us.
Matthew 10:33 (NLT2) 33 “But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my Father in heaven.”
Mark 8:38 (NLT2) 38 “If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in these adulterous and sinful days, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.”
13 If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.
This means both that
14 Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them.
15 Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.
You don’t have to know everything, but help others with what you do know.
This whole passage encourages us to help others
Know Christ and Make Him Known.
Disciples make (more) disciples.