II Timothy 3:10-12

II Timothy 3:10-12

Those That Desire to Live Godly Will Be Persecuted

2Ti 3:10  But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 

2Ti 3:11  Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 

2Ti 3:12  Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 

1. Study The Faith of Godly Men and Women that Have Gone Before Us. – vs. 10*
1. Follow the example of believers that have the following characteristics:

                                                               i.      Good Doctrine

1.      2 Timothy 3:14-15 

                                                             ii.      Godly lifestyle

1.      Psalm 1:2-3   

                                                            iii.      Purpose in life or life calling

                                                           iv.      Strong Faith

                                                             v.      Longsuffering

                                                           vi.      Self sacrificing love

1.      1 Corinthians 13:4-7 

                                                          vii.      Patience

2. Study the Persecution that Godly Men and Woman Endured. – vs. 11*
1. 2 Corinthians 11:23-33 
3. If You are Going to Truly Live Your Life for Christ You Will be Persecuted as Well. – vs. 12*
1. John 15:18-27