2 Timothy 1:13-14
Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.

Application: 

Paul was persuaded that God had the power to care for him and deliver him through any obstacles and trials until that day when he would call him home (1:12). He wanted Timothy (and all believers) to have that same confidence in God.

So Paul encourages Timothy to hold tightly to the pattern of sound teaching that he had heard from Paul, and to do so in faith and love. Thus, trusting confidently in God (1:12) is combined with serving God’s people. The horizontal and the vertical must always go together in ministry.

Paul charges him to guard the good deposit, the good news of salvation, and the good work of ministry to which he had been called. God had committed to him this sacred treasure. We carry the message of eternal salvation. We must recognize the gospel’s value and not treat it casually. With the empowerment of the Holy Spirit who lives in us, we must guard the gospel, proclaiming it faithfully and defending it against error and ministering its truth to others for their spiritual development.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1293.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be present. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo

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