II Timothy 4:6-8

II Timothy 4:6-8

I Have Fought the Good Fight!

2Ti 4:6  For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 

2Ti 4:7  I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 

2Ti 4:8  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 

1. Paul’s Faith Had No Reserves. – vs. 6*
1. Paul is ready to give his life as a sacrifice for God’s service.

                                                               i.      Romans 12:1-2 

                                                             ii.      1 Peter 2:9-12 

2. Paul knows that his death is at hand.

                                                               i.      Philippians 1:21-24 

2. Paul’s Faith Would Not Retreat. – vs. 7*
1. Paul fought the good fight.

                                                               i.      1 Timothy 6:12 

2. Paul finished his course.

                                                               i.      1 Corinthians 9:24-27 

3. Paul kept his faith

                                                               i.      Hebrews 12:1-2 

3. Paul’s Faith Had No Regrets. – vs. 8*
1. Paul Received Glory

                                                               i.      Revelation 19:11-16 

2. You Can Receive the Same

                                                               i.      All we have to do receive the same glory, is to love the appearing of Christ

1.      1 Corinthians 2:9