II Timothy 2:1-7

II Timothy 2:1-7

The Source of True Power is Purity

2Ti 2:1  Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 

2Ti 2:2  And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 

2Ti 2:3  Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 

2Ti 2:4  No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 

2Ti 2:5  And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. 

2Ti 2:6  The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. 

2Ti 2:7  Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. 

1. The Source of True Spiritual Power is the Pure Doctrine of Jesus Christ. – vs. 1-3*
1. Rest in the finished work of Christ on the Cross. – vs. 1*

                                                               i.      Romans 8:1-11 

2. Be discipled by a faithful believer and then prepare to pass that on to those that are thirsty for the word. – vs. 2*

                                                               i.      Titus 1:9 

3. When your faith rests on true gospel of Christ, then you will have the power to endure any hardship – The hardship you endure will be the source of your greatest witness to the world. – vs. 3*

                                                               i.      1 Peter 4:1-2 

2. The Source of True Spiritual Power is Maintaining Personal Purity Through the Grace of Jesus Christ. – vs. 4-7*
1. A true understanding of the gospel should change your life and produce a soldier immune to the temptations of this life. – vs. 4*

                                                               i.      1 Timothy 6:9-12 

2. If an athlete is to win a game he must play by the rules. – vs. 5*

                                                               i.      How can a Christian be a faithful witness when their life is laden with sin?

1.      Hebrews 12:1-2 

3. The hard working farmer will be the one with the bountiful harvest. – vs. 6*

                                                               i.      A Christian should stay focused on building the Kingdom of God rather than filling their life with only temporal pursuits.

1.      Matthew 9:37-38 

4. Meditate on the teachings of the Bible and God will help you understand all the most important things in life. – vs. 7*

                                                               i.      Psalm 1:2-3