The Unstoppable Gospel 2 Timothy 2:8-13 Theme: Paul encourages Tim0thy/ Believers to have gospel strength in dijficult times. “That world outside there is not waiting for a new definition of Christianity, its waiting for a new demonstration of Christianity.” “ Leonard Ravenhill Sober Evaluation -Age of opportunity. - Age of decline/ rise of secularism -Highly Relational. - People are less open to church -Flourishing with resources. - Church is no longer mainstream -Increasing with church planting. - Skeptical about the churches benefit Context: Paul, Prison, and Persecution l. Gospel is Christ (8) a. You have not dealt with God until you deal with Christ b. Texts in theme c. How to identify counterfeits? ll. Gospel is unchalned (9-10) a. Strength to power thru b. The big three i. Endure Social Pressure ii. Endure Weak faith iii. Endure Political intimidation llI. Gospel is promise (11-13) a. What is the Gospel? God, Man, Fall, Jesus, Salvation, judgement b. The insane proposition c. Parallel texts i. Matthew 10:33 ii. Mark 8:38 iii. Romans 3:3-4 iv. Romans 8:35-39 Meaning and Application
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