Be Strengthened… By the Grace in Christ Jesus – Saves, calls to a holy living, eternal (1:9) – Not a matter of our works but of God’s purpose (1:9) – Abolished death, brought life & immortality to light (1:10)
“The immediate duty for which strength is required is that of teaching the truth.” -F.F. Bruce
What You Have Heard… Entrust to Faithful Men – The best way to guard the faith is to dispense the truth
What You Have Heard… Entrust to Faithful Men – Character is a Premium Point: “ Faithful Men” Faithful in Spiritual Practice
What You Have Heard… Entrust to Faithful Men – Character is a Premium Point: “ Faithful Men” Faithful in Spiritual Practice Faithful in Public & Private Morality
What You Have Heard… Entrust to Faithful Men – Character is a Premium Point: “ Faithful Men” Faithful in Spiritual Practice Faithful in Public & Private Morality
What You Have Heard… Entrust to Faithful Men Who Will be Able to Teach Others Also.
Faithful Men Word Pictures Good Soldier of Christ Jesus – Share in suffering – Not entangled in civilian affairs – Aim to please his enlister
Faithful Men Word Pictures An Athlete – Competes according to the rules – Aiming for a victory crown 1980 Boston Marathon Cheater: Rosie Ruiz
Faithful Men Word Pictures Hard-Working Farmer – Gk. “to work until one is exhausted” – Gets the first share of the crops
Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. (2 Timothy 2:7)