2 Timothy 2 8 13 Remember Jesus Christ
2 Timothy 2. 8 -13 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound! 10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory. 8
2 Timothy 2. 8 -13 11 The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with Him, we will also live with Him; 12 if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He also will deny us; 13 if we are faithless, He remains faithful-for he cannot deny Himself.
2 Timothy 2. 8 -13
“The Word of God is Not Imprisoned. ” • • • It does not depend on our circumstances It does not depend on our reputation It does not depend on our readiness It does not depend on our ability It does not depend on us God’s Word works – we just need to be distributing it’s message!
The Motivation of an Evangelist I endure all things For the sake of others For those who are chosen So that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus • So that they by obtain eternal glory • •
The World’s Most Divisive Poem • • For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him. If we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us; If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
The World’s Most Divisive Poem • • For if we died with Him, we will also live with Him. If we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us; If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Positive Negative Positive Negative
“He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. ” • Pistis means faithful, loyal, or obedient – “He cannot deny Himself” • This means God must remain true to Himself, His truths, His promises.
2 Timothy 2. 8 -13
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