Useful

Focus: God will use for noble purposes those who are clean and ready.

I. Holy = SET APART.

II. Holy = Set Apart FOR A PURPOSE.

III. Holy = Set Apart for a purpose, PREPARED, CLEAN and READY.

 

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Stupid Arguments

Not Ashamed: 2 Timothy Series

2 Tim 2:2, 2:14-19, 23-24

Focus: Even though you are not ashamed, avoid stupid arguments.

I. With a confused brother

A. Keep REMINDING them God is FAITHFUL.

B. Don't quarrel over SEMANTICS.

C. Don't waste your time on IRRELEVANCIES.

D. Don't be DETERRED or DERAILED.

II. With a critic...

A. Avoid STUPID ARGUMENTS.

B. Always be KIND

C. GENTLY instruct and PRAY for REPENTANCE.

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As Approved

Series "Not Ashamed" 2 Timothy 2:15

2 Timothy 2:15

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)

¹⁵ Do your best to be the kind of person God will accept, and give yourself to him. Be a worker who has no reason to be ashamed of his work, one who applies the true teaching in the right way.

Focus: Present yourself to God as approved

Wouldn't you like to know you have God's approval? Gal 3:27,

Wouldn't you like to know how to present yourself to God for approval?

I. Is the LORD Well - PLEASED?

II. Is the WORK Well - DONE?

III. Is the WORD Well - USED?

IV. Is the BOOK Well - WORN?

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Endure

Not Ashamed 2 Timothy Series, Part 7

2 Timothy 2:10-13

1. Authentic Conversion
2. Realistic Expectations
3. A Sober Warning
4. A Clarifying Encouragement

 

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