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2 Timothy 1:14 NIV
A. The Context
1. Paul's last Epistle
2 Timothy 4:6 NIV
2. Timothy: A right, spiritual family background
2 Timothy 1:5 NIV
B. The What: The Good Deposit
1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ
2 Timothy 1:6 NIV
2. Our deposit of the Deposit
Luke 19:23 NIV
C. The How: Holy Spirit's Power
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
2 Timothy 1:7 MSG
1. Not by fear
a. It is not from God
2 Timothy 1:7 NIV
b. It will keep us from using the gifts that God gives.
2 Timothy 1:15 NIV
2. But of power
a. We are safe in His hands
The power of God is always there, but it is not always there to remove the difficulty. Sometimes, it is there to see us through the difficulty.
b. Boldness matters
2 Timothy 1:8 NIV
3. Of love
a. The mindset of serving
John 13:3-5 NIV
Romans 2:4 NLT
Romans 2:4 MSG
4. Of self-discipline (sober mind)
Titus 2:12 NIV
b. The mindset of kindness
1. Faithfulness matters
2 Timothy 1:16 NIV
2. Hold fast
2 Timothy 1:13 NIV
E. The Who: Us
1. The ones God called
2 Timothy 1:9-10 NIV
Fear leaves us motionless and ineffective, therefore, we are given—by the Spirit—power, love, and self-discipline in the name of grace to persevere through trial, and to teach life and immortality to a dying, hurting, and mortal world.
D. The Why: To Persevere