He Remains Faithful

A Textual Study of 2 Timothy 2:1-13

2 Timothy 2:1-13

1You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus,

2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

3 Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.

5 An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

6 It is the hard-working farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops.

7 Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

8 Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, the offspring of David, as preached in my gospel,

9 for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound!

10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

What do I Have in Christ? (11-13)

• Salvation in Jesus Christ
  • ‘there is salvation in no one else’ (Acts 4:12)
• Eternal glory with Christ
  • ‘whoever believes should not perish but have eternal life’ (John 3:16)
• New life in Jesus Christ
  • ‘if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation’ (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Why Should I Suffer? (8-10)

• For the sake of proclaiming the Gospel!
• We may feel bound, but the Word of God is NOT bound!

Why I Should Suffer (8-10)

• For the sake of proclaiming the Gospel!
• We may feel bound, but the Word of God is NOT bound!
• We must endure everything for the sake of reaching the lost.

Remember How to be Faithful

• 2 Timothy 2:3-7

How Can I be Faithful? (3-7)

• Stay focused on God
  • ‘please the one who enlisted him’ (4)
• Live according to God’s Word
  • ‘competes according to the rules’ (5)
• Work hard and reap the benefits
  • ‘hard-working farmer’ (6)

if we are faithless,
he remains faithful—