1. Revelation 2:8-11 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 Introduction

2. I. Faithfulness is a “fruit of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:19-25). A. Christians are to be spiritually minded (Romans 8:5,6). B. Christians are to be led by the Spirit (Romans 8:9-14). Faithfulness

3. II. Faithfulness involves stewardship. A. A steward must be found faithful (1 Corinthians 4:1-5). B. The wise steward does his master’s will (Matthew 24:45-51). Faithfulness

4. III. Jesus teaches faithfulness in His Parables. A. The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:21,23). B. The Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:10-12). Faithfulness

5. IV. Members of the Lord’s church are to be faithful. A. An elder’s children (Titus 1:6). B. The wives of deacons (1 Tim 3:11). C. Men who may teach (2 Tim. 2:2). D. All Christians (Ephesians 1:1; Colossians 1:2; Revelation 17:14). Faithfulness

6. V. Those referred to in Scripture as “Faithful.” A. Lydia (Acts 16:15). B. Timothy (1 Corinthians 4:17). C. Epaphras (Colossians 1:7). D. Tychicus (Colossians 4:7). E. Onesimus (Colossians 4:9). F. Moses (Hebrews 3:5).