1. Approved By Christ to Care for His Gospel
2 Timothy 2:14–19

2. What are some things you have mishandled recently
What are some things you have mishandled recently? When was the last time you mishandled the gospel? As the church, we are approved by Christ to accurately and appropriately care for his gospel.

3. 2 Timothy 2:14
Remind them of these things, and solemnly charge them in the presence of God not to wrangle about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the hearers.

4. 2 Timothy 2:15
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

5. How to become an approved workman:
1. Know the Bible thoroughly 2. Communicate the Bible with simplicity 3. Live out the Bible with humility

6. 2 Timothy 2:16–18
But avoid worldly and empty chatter, for it will lead to further ungodliness, and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, men who have gone astray from the truth saying that the resurrection has already taken place, and they upset the faith of some.

7. 1 Corinthians 15:13–14
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith.

8. 2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.”

9. Numbers 16:5
the Lord will show who belongs to him and who is holy, and he will have that person come near him. The man he chooses he will cause to come near him.

10. 2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness.”

11. What are some things you have mishandled recently
What are some things you have mishandled recently? When was the last time you mishandled the gospel? As the church, we are approved by Christ to accurately and appropriately care for his gospel.