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Distinctive Traits of a Faithful Gospel Preacher: Boldness, Clarity, and Urgency

In the biblical context of 2 Timothy 4:1-5, the call to preach the Word of God emphasizes the importance of being distinct, discernable, and different. This involves being ready to share the message in any situation—both easy and hard. Key traits include boldness, fervor, clarity, and authority in delivering sound doctrine. Preachers are urged to reprove, rebuke, and exhort with patience and care. As the world changes and many turn away from truth, faithful gospel preachers must fulfill their ministry with integrity and urgency to lead others towards salvation.

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Distinctive Traits of a Faithful Gospel Preacher: Boldness, Clarity, and Urgency

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  1. Matthew 7:28-29 • Distinctive • Discernable • Different 2 Timothy 4:1-5 1

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Purpose is Salvation Romans 10:13-17 He who has ears to hear, let him hear! (Lk. 8:8) 7

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