2 timothy 4:7-8 i have fought the good fight, i have finished the race, i have kept the faith. now...
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2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Key to II TimothyKey to II Timothy
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Key to II TimothyKey to II Timothy
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Key to II TimothyKey to II Timothy2 Timothy 1:62 Timothy 1:6I remind you to I remind you to fan into flame the gift of fan into flame the gift of GodGod, which is in you through the laying , which is in you through the laying
on of my handson of my hands
2 Timothy 1:62 Timothy 1:6I remind you to I remind you to fan into flame the gift of fan into flame the gift of GodGod, which is in you through the laying , which is in you through the laying
on of my handson of my hands2 Timothy 1:13-142 Timothy 1:13-14
What you heard from me, What you heard from me, keep as the pattern keep as the pattern of sound teachingof sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ , with faith and love in Christ
Jesus. Jesus. Guard the good depositGuard the good deposit that was that was entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. Holy Spirit who lives in us.
2 Timothy 1:13-142 Timothy 1:13-14What you heard from me, What you heard from me, keep as the pattern keep as the pattern of sound teachingof sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ , with faith and love in Christ
Jesus. Jesus. Guard the good depositGuard the good deposit that was that was entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. Holy Spirit who lives in us.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1You then, my son, You then, my son, be strong in the be strong in the
gracegrace that is in Christ Jesus. that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1You then, my son, You then, my son, be strong in the be strong in the
gracegrace that is in Christ Jesus. that is in Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2And the things you have heard me say And the things you have heard me say
in the presence of many witnesses in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach othersqualified to teach others..
2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2And the things you have heard me say And the things you have heard me say
in the presence of many witnesses in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach othersqualified to teach others..
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Key to II TimothyKey to II Timothy2 Timothy 1:62 Timothy 1:6I remind you to I remind you to fan into flame the gift of fan into flame the gift of GodGod, which is in you through the laying , which is in you through the laying
on of my handson of my hands
2 Timothy 1:62 Timothy 1:6I remind you to I remind you to fan into flame the gift of fan into flame the gift of GodGod, which is in you through the laying , which is in you through the laying
on of my handson of my hands2 Timothy 1:13-142 Timothy 1:13-14
What you heard from me, What you heard from me, keep as the pattern keep as the pattern of sound teachingof sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ , with faith and love in Christ
Jesus. Jesus. Guard the good depositGuard the good deposit that was that was entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. Holy Spirit who lives in us.
2 Timothy 1:13-142 Timothy 1:13-14What you heard from me, What you heard from me, keep as the pattern keep as the pattern of sound teachingof sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ , with faith and love in Christ
Jesus. Jesus. Guard the good depositGuard the good deposit that was that was entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. Holy Spirit who lives in us.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1You then, my son, You then, my son, be strong in the be strong in the
gracegrace that is in Christ Jesus. that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1You then, my son, You then, my son, be strong in the be strong in the
gracegrace that is in Christ Jesus. that is in Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2And the things you have heard me say And the things you have heard me say
in the presence of many witnesses in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach othersqualified to teach others..
2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2And the things you have heard me say And the things you have heard me say
in the presence of many witnesses in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach othersqualified to teach others..
How do we finish strong?How do we finish strong?• Fan the flame of our faithFan the flame of our faith• Guard the treasure of TruthGuard the treasure of Truth• Stand strong in GraceStand strong in Grace• Build discipleship relationshipsBuild discipleship relationships Endure hardship with us…
Endure hardship with us…
2 Timothy 1:72 Timothy 1:7God did not give us a God did not give us a spirit of timidityspirit of timidity, but a , but a
spirit of power,spirit of power,
2 Timothy 1:72 Timothy 1:7God did not give us a God did not give us a spirit of timidityspirit of timidity, but a , but a
spirit of power,spirit of power,
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Key to II TimothyKey to II Timothy2 Timothy 1:62 Timothy 1:6I remind you to I remind you to fan into flame the gift of fan into flame the gift of GodGod, which is in you through the laying , which is in you through the laying
on of my handson of my hands
2 Timothy 1:62 Timothy 1:6I remind you to I remind you to fan into flame the gift of fan into flame the gift of GodGod, which is in you through the laying , which is in you through the laying
on of my handson of my hands2 Timothy 1:13-142 Timothy 1:13-14
What you heard from me, What you heard from me, keep as the pattern keep as the pattern of sound teachingof sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ , with faith and love in Christ
Jesus. Jesus. Guard the good depositGuard the good deposit that was that was entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. Holy Spirit who lives in us.
2 Timothy 1:13-142 Timothy 1:13-14What you heard from me, What you heard from me, keep as the pattern keep as the pattern of sound teachingof sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ , with faith and love in Christ
Jesus. Jesus. Guard the good depositGuard the good deposit that was that was entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. Holy Spirit who lives in us.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1You then, my son, You then, my son, be strong in the be strong in the
gracegrace that is in Christ Jesus. that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1You then, my son, You then, my son, be strong in the be strong in the
gracegrace that is in Christ Jesus. that is in Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2And the things you have heard me say And the things you have heard me say
in the presence of many witnesses in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach othersqualified to teach others..
2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2And the things you have heard me say And the things you have heard me say
in the presence of many witnesses in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach othersqualified to teach others..
How do we finish strong?How do we finish strong?• Fan the flame of our faithFan the flame of our faith• Guard the treasure of TruthGuard the treasure of Truth• Stand strong in GraceStand strong in Grace• Build discipleship relationshipsBuild discipleship relationships Endure hardship with us…
Endure hardship with us…
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1be strong in the gracebe strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1be strong in the gracebe strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Key to II TimothyKey to II Timothy2 Timothy 1:62 Timothy 1:6I remind you to I remind you to fan into flame the gift of fan into flame the gift of GodGod, which is in you through the laying , which is in you through the laying
on of my handson of my hands
2 Timothy 1:62 Timothy 1:6I remind you to I remind you to fan into flame the gift of fan into flame the gift of GodGod, which is in you through the laying , which is in you through the laying
on of my handson of my hands2 Timothy 1:13-142 Timothy 1:13-14
What you heard from me, What you heard from me, keep as the pattern keep as the pattern of sound teachingof sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ , with faith and love in Christ
Jesus. Jesus. Guard the good depositGuard the good deposit that was that was entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. Holy Spirit who lives in us.
2 Timothy 1:13-142 Timothy 1:13-14What you heard from me, What you heard from me, keep as the pattern keep as the pattern of sound teachingof sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ , with faith and love in Christ
Jesus. Jesus. Guard the good depositGuard the good deposit that was that was entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. Holy Spirit who lives in us.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1You then, my son, You then, my son, be strong in the be strong in the
gracegrace that is in Christ Jesus. that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1You then, my son, You then, my son, be strong in the be strong in the
gracegrace that is in Christ Jesus. that is in Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2And the things you have heard me say And the things you have heard me say
in the presence of many witnesses in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach othersqualified to teach others..
2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2And the things you have heard me say And the things you have heard me say
in the presence of many witnesses in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach othersqualified to teach others..
How do we finish strong?How do we finish strong?• Fan the flame of our faithFan the flame of our faith• Guard the treasure of TruthGuard the treasure of Truth• Stand strong in GraceStand strong in Grace• Build discipleship relationshipsBuild discipleship relationships Endure hardship with us…
Endure hardship with us…
2 Timothy 2:32 Timothy 2:3Endure hardship with usEndure hardship with us
like a good soldier of like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:32 Timothy 2:3Endure hardship with usEndure hardship with us
like a good soldier of like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day-and not only to me,
but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
Key to II TimothyKey to II Timothy2 Timothy 1:62 Timothy 1:6I remind you to I remind you to fan into flame the gift of fan into flame the gift of GodGod, which is in you through the laying , which is in you through the laying
on of my handson of my hands
2 Timothy 1:62 Timothy 1:6I remind you to I remind you to fan into flame the gift of fan into flame the gift of GodGod, which is in you through the laying , which is in you through the laying
on of my handson of my hands2 Timothy 1:13-142 Timothy 1:13-14
What you heard from me, What you heard from me, keep as the pattern keep as the pattern of sound teachingof sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ , with faith and love in Christ
Jesus. Jesus. Guard the good depositGuard the good deposit that was that was entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. Holy Spirit who lives in us.
2 Timothy 1:13-142 Timothy 1:13-14What you heard from me, What you heard from me, keep as the pattern keep as the pattern of sound teachingof sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ , with faith and love in Christ
Jesus. Jesus. Guard the good depositGuard the good deposit that was that was entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the entrusted to you-guard it with the help of the
Holy Spirit who lives in us. Holy Spirit who lives in us.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1You then, my son, You then, my son, be strong in the be strong in the
gracegrace that is in Christ Jesus. that is in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 2:12 Timothy 2:1You then, my son, You then, my son, be strong in the be strong in the
gracegrace that is in Christ Jesus. that is in Christ Jesus.2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2And the things you have heard me say And the things you have heard me say
in the presence of many witnesses in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach othersqualified to teach others..
2 Timothy 2:22 Timothy 2:2And the things you have heard me say And the things you have heard me say
in the presence of many witnesses in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be entrust to reliable men who will also be
qualified to teach othersqualified to teach others..
How do we finish strong?How do we finish strong?• Fan the flame of our faithFan the flame of our faith• Guard the treasure of TruthGuard the treasure of Truth• Stand strong in GraceStand strong in Grace• Build discipleship relationshipsBuild discipleship relationships Endure hardship with us…
Endure hardship with us…
2 Timothy 4:52 Timothy 4:5keep your head in all keep your head in all
situations, situations, endure hardshipendure hardship, , do the work of an evangelist,do the work of an evangelist,
2 Timothy 4:52 Timothy 4:5keep your head in all keep your head in all
situations, situations, endure hardshipendure hardship, , do the work of an evangelist,do the work of an evangelist,
2 Timothy 2:15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does
not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does
not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.What does “Ashamed” of What does “Ashamed” of
Christ look like?Christ look like?• Betrayal and walking awayBetrayal and walking away• Being soft on what you holdBeing soft on what you hold• Being quiet about what you holdBeing quiet about what you hold• Being embarrassed about what you holdBeing embarrassed about what you hold
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
• We stand and don’t “fight”• We stand and don’t “fight”
What about… Jude 3!!!What about… Jude 3!!!Dear friends, although I was very eager to write Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had
to write and to write and urge you to contend for the faithurge you to contend for the faith that that was once for all entrusted to the saints.was once for all entrusted to the saints.
“There is a difference between “contending” and being “contentious!”
“There is a difference between “contending” and being “contentious!”
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
• We stand and don’t “fight”• We stand and don’t “fight”
What about… Jude 3!!!What about… Jude 3!!!Dear friends, although I was very eager to write Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had
to write and to write and urge you to contend for the faithurge you to contend for the faith that that was once for all entrusted to the saints.was once for all entrusted to the saints.
“It’s OK if they hate you for your position just don’t let them hate because of your disposition!”
“It’s OK if they hate you for your position just don’t let them hate because of your disposition!”
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
• We stand and don’t “fight”• We stand and don’t “fight”
What about… Jude 3!!!What about… Jude 3!!!Dear friends, although I was very eager to write Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had
to write and to write and urge you to contend for the faithurge you to contend for the faith that that was once for all entrusted to the saints.was once for all entrusted to the saints.
“Stand – just don’t be a jerk!!!!!!”“Stand – just don’t be a jerk!!!!!!”
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
• We stand and don’t “fight”
• We stand on “sound doctrine”
• We stand and don’t “fight”
• We stand on “sound doctrine”
Titus 2:1-2Titus 2:1-2You must teach what is in accord with sound You must teach what is in accord with sound
doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in
faith, in love and in endurance. faith, in love and in endurance.
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
• We stand and don’t “fight”
• We stand on “sound doctrine”
• We must “present” ourselves• We must not get sucked in by
“novel” theologians (bad teachers)
• We stand and don’t “fight”
• We stand on “sound doctrine”
• We must “present” ourselves• We must not get sucked in by
“novel” theologians (bad teachers)
1 Timothy 6:3-51 Timothy 6:3-5If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus
Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited Christ and to godly teaching, he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy
interest in controversies and quarrels about interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between evil suspicions and constant friction between
men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a the truth and who think that godliness is a
means to financial gain. means to financial gain.
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
• We stand and don’t “fight”
• We stand on “sound doctrine”
• We must “present” ourselves• We must not get sucked in by
“novel” theologians (bad teachers)
• We stand and don’t “fight”
• We stand on “sound doctrine”
• We must “present” ourselves• We must not get sucked in by
“novel” theologians (bad teachers)
1 Timothy 1:18-201 Timothy 1:18-20Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about keeping with the prophecies once made about
you, so that by following them you may fight the you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good good fight, holding on to faith and a good
conscience. conscience. Some have rejected these and so Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their faith. Among them are have shipwrecked their faith. Among them are
Hymenaeus and AlexanderHymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have , whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to handed over to Satan to be taught not to
blaspheme. blaspheme.
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
• We stand and don’t “fight”
• We stand on “sound doctrine”
• We must “present” ourselves• We must not get sucked in by
“novel” theologians (bad teachers)
• We stand and don’t “fight”
• We stand on “sound doctrine”
• We must “present” ourselves• We must not get sucked in by
“novel” theologians (bad teachers)
Acts 20:29-30Acts 20:29-30I know that after I leave, savage wolves will I know that after I leave, savage wolves will
come in among you and will not spare the flock. come in among you and will not spare the flock. Even from your own number men will arise and Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples distort the truth in order to draw away disciples
after them.after them.
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
What does standing firm in our faith look like?
• We stand and don’t “fight”
• We stand on “sound doctrine”
• We must “present” ourselves• We must not get sucked in by
“novel” theologians (bad teachers)
• We stand and don’t “fight”
• We stand on “sound doctrine”
• We must “present” ourselves• We must not get sucked in by
“novel” theologians (bad teachers)