2 Timothy 2:8-13

Alan continued to take us through the book of 2 Timothy with a teaching on the second chapter, verses 8-13. To listen to this message, simply click play on the audio player below.

2 Timothy 2:8-13

A key concept of 2 Timothy is enduring in both hardship and in the good times (since we can become complacent). We must remain faithful (not deny the faith). Paul is a picture of remaining faithful – 2 Corinthians 11:24-28 is a resume of suffering. Remaining silent can be a form of denying Christ.

1. Priorities (v. 8-10)
   • Remember Jesus Christ
     • we fail when we forget who Jesus is & who we are in Him
     • 3 R’s
       • the Resurrection & its implications
         • without the resurrection, we can’t live out the life we are to live IN Him
         • the resurrection makes it possible for Him to work in & through us
       • Christ Reigns
         • He is the King of a kingdom, a descendant of David
         • we will reign with Christ
       • Results of the Gospel
         • It never returns void
         • 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 – preach the death and resurrection of Christ
2. Promises (v. 11-13)
   • This section of Scripture is believed to be one of the earliest hymns in the Christian Church.
   • It contains four conditional clauses.
   • It is a “trustworthy saying” – you can believe it to be true.
     1. If we died with Him (died to self), we will also live with Him.
        • Galatians 2:20
        • Faith is expressed in confession.
          • Have you confessed you sin to Christ?
          • Have you denied your self?
     2. If we endure, we will also reign.
        • the promise of reward
          • He won’t deny us salvation, but He will deny us reward.
        • 2 Types of Inheritance in Scritpure
          • Heirs of Christ by faith
          • Co-heirs with Christ by suffering & enduring for Him (Romans 8:17)
        • reward = eternal glory (see v. 10)
     3. If we deny Him, He will deny us.
        • denial is born of fear
        • perfect love drives out fear (1 John 4:18)
     4. If we are faithless, He remains faithful.
        • We can’t change the faithfulness of God.
        • Our lack of holiness can’t affect the holiness of God.
        • He cannot deny His character.
          • It’s not what He does; it’s Who He is.
   • You know a person by their fruit.
   • True belief brings change.