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Qualities of a Christian Soldier. “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” 2 Tim. 2:3 “As a true soldier of Christ Jesus”. A Christian Soldier is a Follower. 2 Tim. 2:3 “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.”
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Qualities of a Christian Soldier “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” 2 Tim. 2:3 “As a true soldier of Christ Jesus”
A Christian Soldier is a Follower 2 Tim. 2:3 “You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” Enlist - “born again” Jn. 3:3 Someone higher - 1 Cor. 6:19-20 Take up His cross - Matt. 16:24 Implies Relationship Implies Rank Implies Rule
A Christian Soldier is Faithful 2 Tim. 2:4 “No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.” Jn. 16:33; Heb. 12:1 “run with patience” Entangle - braid, plait - 2 Pet. 2:20 “I have kept the faith” – 2 Tim. 4:7 Bring honor to the Lord - Col. 1:10 His Patience His Priorities His Practice
A Christian Soldier is Familiar The Commander’s Voice Jn. 10:4 “for they know His voice” Eph. 6:10-18 - Christian armor 1 Pet. 5:8 “seeking whom he may devour” Gal. 6:2 “Bear ye one another’s burdens” His Weapons Strategy of the Enemy His Fellow Soldiers
A Christian Soldier is A Fighter 2 Tim. 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” Determined Does not retreat - stands his ground and fights Driven In the battle to the finish !! Dedicated Determined to live for the Lord. Keeps the faith!
A Christian Soldier is A Finisher 2 Tim. 4:8 “Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” Reward Reason Resolve In it for the Long Haul Does not quit at 1st sign of trouble Knows the price that was paid “Well Done” Matt. 25:21
Qualities of a Christian Soldier Follower Faithful Familiar Fighter Finisher
Plan of Salvation • Hear John 12:48 • Believe John 8:24 • Repent Luke 13:3 • Confess Matt. 10:32-33 • Baptized Mark 16:16 • Faithful Matt. 24:13