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The Unfeigned Fight. Unfeigned Christianity is a Fight!. 12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 (NASB95) . There are no “arm-chair” Christians
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Unfeigned Christianityis a Fight! 12Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 (NASB95) • There are no “arm-chair” Christians • We must fight the right enemy • There are three enemies we must be willing to fight
Unfeigned Christianityis a Fight! 12Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 (NASB95) • The Flesh (Eph 2:1-3; 1Cor 6:7-11) • The World (James 1:13-15; 1Jn 5:5) • The Devil
Unfeigned Christianityis a Good Fight! 12Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 (NASB95) • Fought from Pure and Perfect motives • Led by the preeminent general • Fought for the perfect goal
12Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:12 (NASB95) How Do We Fight? • Defend the truth concerning our God (Jude 3; 2Cor 10:3-6) • Defend your personal convictions (Heb 10:35-39) • Defend our Standing before God (Gal 5:7-12; Rom 8:33-34)