Sunday, May 4, 2008

2 Tim 2:1-26 A Soldiers Ethics

2 Timothy 2:1-26

I. A Soldiers Zeal for his work (v. 1-7)
a. Enduring Hardship (v. 3-4; 2 Corinthians 4:10)
b. Maintaining Integrity (v. 5; 1 Corinthians 9:25-27)
c. Brings “first” fruits (v. 6)
II. A Soldiers Motivation (v. 8-13)
a. Jesus is alive (v. 8)
b. God’s Word is active (v. 9; Hebrews 4:12)
c. Salvation of others (v. 10; 2 Corinthians 1:6)
d. Rewards of service (v. 11-13)
III. The Legitimacy of A Soldiers Mission (v. 14-19)
a. Well-prepared Christian Soldier (v. 14-15; 1 Timothy 6:3-5)
b. Good Soldiers Avoid the worldly views (v. 16-18; 1 Timothy 6:20)
c. A Soldiers Legitimate work is a stamp of God (v. 19; Matthew 5:16)
IV. ’The Purity of the Soldiers Work (v. 20-26)
a. Rank and Status doesn’t determine usefulness (v. 20-21)
b. Righteous lives produces purity (v. 22)
c. Pure in mind and heart (v. 23)
d. Lovingly leading others to the truth (v. 24-26)

The Purpose of our Service is: That none should be left behind!

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