HOW CHRISTIANS ENDURE PERSECUTION WITH JOY (4 OF 10)
by Drew Hunter
Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13
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How Christians Endure Persecution with Joy (4 of 10)
Series: Entrusted with the Gospel, for the Spread of the Gospel.
Drew Hunter
2 Timothy 2: 8-13
The key word in this text is, ''endure.'' In verse 10, Paul says, ''I endure everything.'' In verse 12, he says, ''if we endure, we will reign with him.''
And that which is to be endured is suffering.
Specifically, various forms of hardship that that become a part of life as a result of being a faithful Christian.
The Apostle Paul is writing this letter to his friend, Timothy. It is from one pastor to another. And Paul is saying, throughout this letter, ''I endure suffering,'' ''now you must endure suffering.'' Listen to this note struck throughout the whole letter:
1:8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,
1:12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed...
2:3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2:9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal.
4:5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
There are many professing Christians, leaders, pastors, and authors who say that the Christian life will be easy.
They say that the more you trust Christ, the easier life will be. The more you obey Christ, the more prosperity you will have. The more you submit to Christ, the more he will bless you with success in this life.
But this book says the opposite. Paul is faithful, and he suffers. Timothy is to be faithful, and that will involve suffering. And what about the rest of us? In 3:12, Paul says, ''all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.'' If you desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus, you will be persecuted.
What is persecution? Various forms hostility or negative treatment, from social scorn to physi ...
Series: Entrusted with the Gospel, for the Spread of the Gospel.
Drew Hunter
2 Timothy 2: 8-13
The key word in this text is, ''endure.'' In verse 10, Paul says, ''I endure everything.'' In verse 12, he says, ''if we endure, we will reign with him.''
And that which is to be endured is suffering.
Specifically, various forms of hardship that that become a part of life as a result of being a faithful Christian.
The Apostle Paul is writing this letter to his friend, Timothy. It is from one pastor to another. And Paul is saying, throughout this letter, ''I endure suffering,'' ''now you must endure suffering.'' Listen to this note struck throughout the whole letter:
1:8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,
1:12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed...
2:3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
2:9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal.
4:5 As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
There are many professing Christians, leaders, pastors, and authors who say that the Christian life will be easy.
They say that the more you trust Christ, the easier life will be. The more you obey Christ, the more prosperity you will have. The more you submit to Christ, the more he will bless you with success in this life.
But this book says the opposite. Paul is faithful, and he suffers. Timothy is to be faithful, and that will involve suffering. And what about the rest of us? In 3:12, Paul says, ''all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.'' If you desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus, you will be persecuted.
What is persecution? Various forms hostility or negative treatment, from social scorn to physi ...
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