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Introduction
In the second epistle of Paul to Timothy, the apostle laid down certain qualities that will make Timothy a good soldier of Christ.
For Timothy these are reminders, since he was already engage in battle
For many among us, this should serve as preparatory lessons so we are ready to engage in spiritual warfare.
Sharing in the suffering
The good soldier shares in the suffering for the gospel.
Paul was not ashamed of his suffering
Onesiphorus was not ashamed of the suffering
Suffering is part of Christian testimony.
Sharing in the suffering has a special benefit for the believer:
When we suffer together with Christ, we will be glorified together with Him!
Being Strong
The good soldier of Christ is strong.
Note: strong - grk. endynamoo, empowered, to be enabled
The good soldier is empowered by the grace of God.
The purpose of empowerment is so that we can empower others.
Enduring hardship
The good soldier of Christ is ready to endure hardship.
Note: grk.
kakopatheo means “to suffer evil, suffer misfortune, to be in distress
Hardship is part of ministry.
The hardships endured by the good soldier...
staying away from the affairs of this life.
competing according to the rules.
planting, maintaining, and waiting for the harvest.
enduring for the sake of others (elect).
presenting oneself approved unto God.
Note: diligent, grk.
spoudazo, to be eager, make every effort
Note: approved, grk.
dokimos, accepted, tested
The good soldier has nothing to be ashamed of, because:
he does not quarrel over unprofitable words
he stays away from idle chatter
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The good soldier rightly divides the Word of truth.
grk.
orthotomeo, to cut straight, to analyze correctly
teach the doctrine correctly
explain or expound the Scripture correctly
Maintaining a clean life
The good soldier of Christ maintains a clean life.
Things that make us “unclean” and “not ready for the Master’s use”:
profane and idle chatter
youthful lusts
foolish and ignorant disputes
Conclusion
What is the purpose of all these qualifying descriptions?
To give the servant of God the right skills and characteristics necessary towards effective gospel proclamation.
The servant of God...
will not quarrel - he is strong and ready to suffer, to endure
is gentle - he is willing to endure
is apt to teach - he is able to expound the Scripture
is patient - he is willing to wait
The real strength of the soldier of Christ does not lie in brute strength, but in tactical wisdom!
Be wise as serpents, but harmless as doves!
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