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Preach the Word of faith with inspired sound doctrine. Avoid other teachings, man's wisdom, and fiction. Be ready, bold, and clear with authority in preaching the Gospel. With fervor and readiness, rebuke, exhort, and teach in all seasons. Stand firm in times of difficulty and against false doctrines. Fulfill your ministry with a watchful, enduring spirit. Remember the purpose is salvation for all who hear the Word.
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Matthew 7:28-29 • Distinctive • Discernable • Different 2 Timothy 4:1-5 1
PREACH… • Words of faith,1 Tim. 4:6 • Inspired,2 Tim. 3:16-17 • Sound doctrine,1 Tim. 6: 3-5; 2 Tim. 1:13, Tit. 2:1 • NOT… • Other doctrine, 1 Tim. 1:3 • Man’s wisdom, 1 Cor. 2:1-5 • Fiction, 1 Tim. 1:4; 4:7 Preach the word! 2 Timothy 4:2 The Message 2
READINESS (watchful) • Instant (KJV), urgent (ASV) • -Be relevant, 1 Tim. 1:3-4 • TRAITS… • Boldness, 2 Tim. 1:7; Ezek. 2:6-7; 2 Cor. 1:18-19; Rom. 16:17; Phil. 3:17 • Fervor, 1 Tim. 4:16 • Clarity, 1 Co. 14:9; Ezk. 2:5 • Authority, 1 Tim. 4:11; 5:7; Titus 2:15 Be ready! 2 Timothy 4:2 The Moment 3
WHEN EASY & HARD • -When needed & known, Acts 20:20; Phil. 3:1 (2 Pet. 1:12) • ELEMENTS… • Reprove, Admonish, call to account, show one his fault • Rebuke, Chide, censure severely, to restrain • Exhort, Comfort, encourage • All longsuffering & teaching, 2 Tim. 2:23-26 In season, out of season! 2 Timothy 4:2 The Manner 4
TIME WILL COME… • Dissatisfied…disgruntled… complain, Isa. 30:9-11; 1 Kgs. 18:17; 22:8; 1 Tim. 1:6-7 • Disagree, dispute, deny, Gal. 4:16 • Personal agendas, 4:3 • -Lusts, Ezek. 33:30-32 • -Pleasing teachers, 1 Kgs. 22:6 • Turn away from truth to fables, 4:4; Titus 1:14 Will not endure sound doctrine 2 Timothy 4:3-4 The Reaction 5
FAITHFUL GOSPEL PREACHER • Be watchful (sober) • -Temperate, circumspect • Endure troubles • -From preaching the word • Do the work of an evangelist • Accomplish the service the Lord has given you Fulfill your ministry! 2 Timothy 4:5 The Resolve 6
Purpose is Salvation Romans 10:13-17 He who has ears to hear, let him hear! (Lk. 8:8) 7