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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).
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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)