2 Timothy 4 6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Examine – Test – Prove 2 Corinthians 13 5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? --unless indeed you are disqualified. 5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? --unless indeed you are disqualified.

In The Faith = In Christ Ephesians 5 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. 2 And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Philippians 3 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 6 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Hebrews 12 1 …let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. 1 …let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

Paul – A Fighter Spiritual fight against sin - 1 Tim. 6:12 Spiritual fight against sin - 1 Tim. 6:12 A good soldier - 2 Tim. 2:3-4 A good soldier - 2 Tim. 2:3-4 –Courageous - 1 Cor. 16:13 –Steadfast - 1 Cor. 15:58 –Trained - 1 Pet. 3:15; Eph. 6:11-18 –Disciplined - 1 Cor. 9:27 Fight temptation or throw in the towel? Fight temptation or throw in the towel?

Paul – Ran To Win The Prize A prize to be won - 1 Cor. 9:24 A prize to be won - 1 Cor. 9:24 Patiently run the race - Heb. 12:1 Patiently run the race - Heb. 12:1 Overcome hindrances - Gal. 5:7 Overcome hindrances - Gal. 5:7 A starting place - Rom. 6:3-4; John 3:5 A starting place - Rom. 6:3-4; John 3:5 A reason to run - Phil. 3:14; Rev. 2:10 A reason to run - Phil. 3:14; Rev. 2:10 Run lawfully - 2 Tim. 2:5 Run lawfully - 2 Tim. 2:5 Follow example & be an example -Heb. 12:1-4 Follow example & be an example -Heb. 12:1-4 Matt. 7:12; 1 Tim. 2:2; Gal. 2:10; 6:1 Matt. 7:12; 1 Tim. 2:2; Gal. 2:10; 6:1

Paul - Trustworthy Stewards - 1 Pet. 4:10 Stewards - 1 Pet. 4:10 Faithfulness required - 1 Cor. 4:2 Faithfulness required - 1 Cor. 4:2 Entrusted with the gospel - 1 Thess. 2:4 Entrusted with the gospel - 1 Thess. 2:4 –Pillar & ground of the truth - 1 Tim. 3:15 Entrusted with money – Lk. 16:10-12, Entrusted with money – Lk. 16:10-12, Entrusted with time – Eph. 5:15-16 Entrusted with time – Eph. 5:15-16

Paul - Crowned Incorruptible inheritance - 1 Pet. 1:4 Incorruptible inheritance - 1 Pet. 1:4 Committed soul - 2 Tim. 1:12 Committed soul - 2 Tim. 1:12 Crown of life - Rev. 2:10 Crown of life - Rev. 2:10 Eternal glory - 1 Pet. 5:10 Eternal glory - 1 Pet. 5:10