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“As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ”. 2 Timothy 2:3. “As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ”. Introduction. Enlist – Be Armed – Patiently Drill – Obey Orders – Courageously Fight – Pursue The Victory –. In order to be a good soldier of Christ WE Must:.
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“As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ” 2 Timothy 2:3 W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/2005
“As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ” Introduction • Enlist – • Be Armed – • Patiently Drill – • Obey Orders – • Courageously Fight – • Pursue The Victory – In order to be a good soldier of Christ WE Must: W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/2005
“As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ” Are you a soldier in Christ’s army? Must Enlist: • Desire – Be Willing to Deny Self – Accept Duty – & Follow Christ – Mat. 16:24-27 • Enlist by believing & obeying the gospel – Mark 16:15,16; Acts 2:38,47; Gal. 3:26,27 • No such thing as middle ground – Mat. 6:24; 12:30 W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/2005
“As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ” Must Be Armed: • With ALL the armor of God – Ep. 6:11-13 • Truth • Righteousness • Gospel of peace • Shield of faith • Helmet of salvation • Sword of the Spirit – (The word of GOD) • Prayer – (Line of communications) Are you an armed soldier in Christ’s army? W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/2005
“As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ” Must Patiently Drill: • Requires commitment – 2 Tim 1:12; 2:3; 1 Tim 4:15 • Requires effort & self control –1 Cor 9:25-27 • Sacrifice & determination –Rom 12:1,2; Col 3:1,2 • Knowledge of our enemy – 2 Cor. 2:11; 11:3,13; 1 Pet 5:8,9; Rev. 2:24 Are you a ready soldier in Christ’s army? W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10/2005
“As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ” Must Obey Orders: • From The Commander & Chief – Mat. 28:18-20; Col. 3:17; 1 John 2:3 • From those who have rule over us in Christ – Heb 13:7,17; 1 Pet 5:1-4 • As found in the gospel of Christ –James 1:22-25; Phili 3:16; 2 Thes 1:7-9 Are you an obedient soldier in Christ’s army? W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/17/2005
“As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ” Must Courageously Fight: • Enduring hardships – 2 Tim. 2:3; Heb 10:32; 11:34; 12:2,3; • Against temptation - 1 Cor. 10:13; James 1:12; 4:7 • Always ready!! – 2 Tim 4:5 • Defending the gospel – Phili 1:17 • The good fight of faith – Ps 144:1; 1 Tim 1:18; 6:12; 2 Cor. 10:3,4 Are you a fighting soldier in Christ’s army? W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/17/2005
“As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ” Must Pursue The Victory: Are you fighting for victory in Christ’s army? • 1st - Over Self - Rom 6:16,17; Phili 4:13; 1 Jo 5:4 • Help others do the same - Gal 6:1; Mat. 7:1-5; 1 Tim 4:16 • Fight together – Phili 1:27-30; John 17:20,21 • Victory can be yours! - 1 Cor. 15:55-58; 2 Tim 4:7,8 W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/17/2005
“As A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ” Conclusion • Enlisted – • Armed – • Patiently Drilling – • Obeying Orders – • Courageously Fighting – • Pursuing The Victory – ARE YOU ? W. 65th St church of Christ - 4/10 & 17/2005