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Discipleship is Relationship . 2 nd Timothy 1:3-7. 2 nd Timothy 1:3-7. 1:3 – “I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day.” 1:4 – “As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy.”.
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Discipleship is Relationship 2nd Timothy 1:3-7
2nd Timothy 1:3-7 • 1:3 – “I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day.” • 1:4 – “As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy.”
2nd Timothy 1:3-7 • 1:5 – “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” • 1:6 – “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands,” • 1:7 – “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self control.”
Discipleship – Close, Intimate Relationships • Paul’s words of affection and love • Remember you - constantly in my prayers • Remember your tears - long for you • Filled with joy • Close, intimate relationships are developed: • Over time • Through love and affection • Are you developing close intimate relationships with other believers?
Discipleship – Relationship Centered On Jesus Christ • I am sure dwells in you as well – Paul was confident of Timothy’s salvation • Sincere faith – • Non-hypocritical • Not play acting • Have you come to the starting line? Do you have a relationship with Jesus Christ?
Discipleship – Relationship Which Challenges And Encourages Other Believers • Challenge – fan into flame – use your spiritual gift • Encouragement – God has given a spirit not of fear ….. • Fear - Cowardly • Are you challenging and encouraging other believers?