Study To Show Yourself Approved2 Tim 2:15

A Sermon By Bro. Itse Enonuya (Bishop)

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THE CHURCH OF CHRIST, SANGOTEDO

01-Mar-2015

Introduction

• Puzzling to see how people (including Christians) live– Not giving careful thought or consideration– Choices have consequences (Good & Bad)– There’s a proper way to doing anything. Find & Do!–Want to live life well, go to the source

• In Life, any other way than the way God directs brings ruinous consequence(s) – Provb 3:1-6

2 Tim 2:15!• The End/Objectives for everyone– God’s approval• Thereby avoiding shame

– Understanding objectives will help drive one’s actions, even getting priorities right

• Our text defines an end or objective• Then spells out a sequence or flow to guide our

actions or conduct • Study Work (Live) Judgement Outcome

(Approval or Shame)

Study?– Give Diligence…(ASV)– Work hard … (NLT)– Do your best (GNT)– Make every effort…(NET)– Others use Strive, Endeavour, consider carefully..– Study• Word is light - Psalm 119:105;• Live by every word from mouth of God – Matt 4:4• Life & Godliness - 2Pet 1:3-7• Abide in Christ & His word in you, you get result – John

15:7

O Workman!• Work• Live (Present yourself)• A workman– Ministry of the word is work, a good work.– Rightly dividing (Perform it right & be worthy of

honour• Good quality result requires industry, diligence &

application– Co-labourer with God - 1Cor3:9-15)• Review (Judgement: Approval unto God Or & Shame

whether of unskillfulness or unfaithfulness)

O Workman!• Work• Live (Present yourself)• A workman– Ministry of the word is work, a good work.– Rightly dividing (Perform it right & be worthy of

honour• Good quality result requires industry, diligence &

application– Co-labourer with God - 1Cor3:9-15)• Review (Judgement: Approval unto God Or & Shame

whether of unskillfulness or unfaithfulness)