2 Timothy 4: 6 -8 • 6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. NKJV
I Have Fought a Good Fight • Utilizing Proper Equipment – Eph. 6: 10 -17 • Proper Training is Involved -2 Tim. 2: 3 -4 • Proper Respect for the Commander-in. Chief is Involved –Col. 1: 18 • Proper Survival Instinct is Involved
I Have Finished the Race • Lay Aside Hindrances – Heb. 12: 1 • Run with Determination – Gal. 5: 7 • Run with Endurance – Heb. 12: 1 • Keep Focused on the Lord – Heb. 12: 2
I Have Kept the Faith • Guard and Defend it – Jude 3 • There is Only ONE Faith – Eph. 4: 4 -6 • Keep it in Check – 2 Cor. 13: 5
Finally • There is Laid Up for Me a Crown of Righteousness • For all who love Him • For those who fight • For those who finish • For those who keep the faith
Can You Say This? • 2 Tim 4: 6 -8 • 6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. NKJV