The Christian Soldier 2 Timothy 2 3 4

The Christian Soldier 2 Timothy 2: 3 -4 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Descriptions of the Faithful Disciple Saint Christian ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldier I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, (Philippians 2: 25 ESV) ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldier and Apphia our sister and Archippus our fellow soldier, and the church in your house: (Philemon 1: 2) ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldier Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. (2 Timothy 2: 3 -4) ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Sharing In Suffering ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldiers Endure Hardship “The discipline of the Roman army was severe. Every soldier was compelled to “endure hardship. ” The weapons were heavy, and in addition to them, the ordinary foot soldier was compelled to carry a saw, a basket, a pickax, an ax, a thong of leather, and a hook, together with three days of rations” Manners & Customs of the Bible ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Saints Must Endure Hardship 2 Corinthians 11: 23 -29 2 Timothy 2: 3 Acts 14: 22 2 Timothy 1: 8 2 Timothy 3: 12 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Serving As A Good Soldier ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldiers Respect Authority Luke 7: 8 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldiers Respect Authority “Each soldier every day throws all his energy into his drill, as though he were in action…All their camp duties are performed with the same discipline, the same regard for security: the procuring of wood, foodsupplies, and water, as required —each party has its allotted task; nothing is done without a word ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldiers Respect Authority “Roman troops were a model of discipline, and because of that discipline, they were unbeatable. ” – Philip H. Towner, The IVP New Testament Commentary Series: 1– 2 Timothy & Titus ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Saints Must Respect Authority 2 Timothy 2: 3 Hebrews 2: 10 Hebrews 4: 14 -16 Revelation 19: 11 -16 Luke 6: 46 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Strong In The Fight ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldiers Prepared To Fight “Each soldier every day throws all his energy into his drill, as though he were in action. Hence that perfect ease with which they sustain the shock of battle: no confusion breaks their customary formation, no panic paralyzes, no fatigue ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Saints Must Engage In Warfare 2 Timothy 2: 4 1 Timothy 6: 12 Matthew 25: 41 Ephesians 6: 12 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Saints Must Engage In Warfare 2 Corinthians 10: 35 1 Peter 5: 8 -9 Ephesians 6: 10 -17 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Single-minded In Service ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldiers Aim To Please Their Commander “The Roman soldier was expected to keep one thing in his sights, and only one: the service of his commander. He was not allowed to marry, nor could he engage in agriculture, trade, or manufacture. He was a soldier and could not be anything else. ” - Manners & Customs of the Bible ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldiers Aim To Please Christ 2 Timothy 2: 4 Matthew 13: 22 1 Timothy 4: 16 1 John 2: 15 -17 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Soldiers Aim To Please Christ John 17: 16 John 8: 42 -46 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

The Christian Soldier 2 Timothy 2: 3 -4

For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. (2 Timothy 4: 6 -8) ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG

Are you a good solider of Christ? ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST. ORG