Be Loyal to the Faith

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 could care for him and deliver him through any obstacles and trials until the day he would call him home (1:12). He wanted Timothy (and all believers) to have the 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) goes hand in hand 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 has committed this sacred treasure to him. We carry the message of eternal salvation. We must recognize the gospel’s value and not treat it casually. Empowered by the Holy Spirit who lives in us, we must guard the gospel, proclaim it faithfully, defend it against error, and minister 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

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Disclaimer
When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.