My sermon notes for Sunday night, Feb. 2nd. Remember, these are my personal study notes and not a manuscript of the sermon. To see the sermon each week or subscribe to the weekly sermon podcast please visit http://www.fbcap.net
2 Timothy 1:8–18
What it takes to be faithful
Keys to being faithful in an unfaithful world.
- Individually and Corporately
A plea to remain faithful for the sake for the Gospel
Do not be ashamed- v. 8a
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner,
- Of the Gospel
- Of the messenger of the Gospel
Expect suffering – 8b
but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,
- But Share – we are in this together. We are not alone.
- For the Gospel – Is has a purpose
- By the power of God – suffering is part of God’s will.
Remember your salvation/Your calling – vv. 9-10
[9] who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, [10] and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel
- Saved us – SAVIOR
- Called us – LORD
- To a Holy calling – set apart
WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE
- THE FLOW OF OUR SALVATION
- Not according to works
- According to Grace
- The means to carry out the purpose.
- Before the ages began – Now manifested through our Savior Jesus Christ
- for all eternity
- abolished death, brought to life, and immortality
- to life through the Gospel
Embrace your ministry/responsibility – vv. 11-12a
[11] for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, [12] which is why I suffer as I do.
Preacher – proclaimer/herald. Public exhortation. Not his words.. BUT HIS WORDS
Apostle – authority. Today the Bible is our authority.
Teacher – conveying is such a way that knowledge is gained. Instruct with a purpose…to develop and encourage learning.
Proclaiming with authority the words that can bring about change.
- From head to heart.
- Easier to share Words. Lecture and Share knowledge. Much more challenging to make disciples.