Onward Christian Soldiers
Richard Bradley
2 Timothy 2:1-10
1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hard-working farmer must be first to partake of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. 8 Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, 9 for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Introduction
In this passage Paul reminded Timothy that he had been called to be a soldier in the Lord's army. Some might be tempted to say that this passage refers only to those in vocational Christian service. It is true that God called Timothy into the ministry, but hasn't He also called all born again believers to faithfully serve Him? The church is not a private club, neither is it a social work facility. The church is comprised of a body of believers who are under orders to faithfully serve the Lord of the church.
1. THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER'S ARMAMENT (v. 1):
1 You therefore, my son, be strong (''empowered by'') in the grace (''divine influence'') that is in Christ Jesus.
No one sends a soldier into battle without be armed. After all, we must have something with which to fight. As we go out to do battle with our enemy we do not go alone. We go in the strength of our Lord's grace. In t ...
Richard Bradley
2 Timothy 2:1-10
1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier. 5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. 6 The hard-working farmer must be first to partake of the crops. 7 Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things. 8 Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from the dead according to my gospel, 9 for which I suffer trouble as an evildoer, even to the point of chains; but the word of God is not chained. 10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Introduction
In this passage Paul reminded Timothy that he had been called to be a soldier in the Lord's army. Some might be tempted to say that this passage refers only to those in vocational Christian service. It is true that God called Timothy into the ministry, but hasn't He also called all born again believers to faithfully serve Him? The church is not a private club, neither is it a social work facility. The church is comprised of a body of believers who are under orders to faithfully serve the Lord of the church.
1. THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER'S ARMAMENT (v. 1):
1 You therefore, my son, be strong (''empowered by'') in the grace (''divine influence'') that is in Christ Jesus.
No one sends a soldier into battle without be armed. After all, we must have something with which to fight. As we go out to do battle with our enemy we do not go alone. We go in the strength of our Lord's grace. In t ...
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