2 Timothy 4 : 1-8 Timothy has been encouraged by Paul to keep going.  He has been hurt and has learnt about forgiving.   Crown of salvation Crown of doing the work of God The love of the world can overwhelm us in this life.  Paul was guided by divine inspiration.   You can't get it from people; you will be  disappointed. One thing Paul loved to have; his manuscripts.   When you stop learning and growing you become bitter; wither and die.  He did not neglect the necessities of life.  No one denies we need these.  But we also need to be thankful for the Holy Spirit and living God's way. By living God's way, Timothy put stars in his crown.   (Examples of reformers God used in church history: John Calvin - reformist in church history; Luther - reformist in church history) It will profit God and others if Timothy kept the faith and preached the Word faithfully. Paul also tells Timothy he will endure afflictions.   There are good times and not so good times.  If we don&#

2 Timothy 1 : 12-18 We think it's about what God gives to us.  We expect to be given to us.  God abundantly gived to us and we must be a vessel that pours out.  As Christians we don't go to hell but we will stand before the judgment seat of God and answer to the question "what have you done with my Son?" When you have children one of the greatest rewards is to see them take what we have taught them and become responsible, giving and Christ minded people in our community. 2 Timothy 1 : 12-18 Counting all things as rubbish except what matters in eternity.   What is deposited in you in Christ.   Paul has been part in teaching Timothy.  All the times he had plenty won't be asked about.  The assurance of faith consists of trust in Christ. Keep trusting in Jesus to bring you through.   We can know it all? Paul knew it all.  Paul then meets the Lord on the road to Damascus;  Paul doesn't just know about the Lord, he knows the Lord. We can rest in that great gi

2 Timothy 4:1-8 John F Kennedy said "think not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your country". Or  "think not what your church can do for you but what you can do for your church". Reputation,  whether we like it or not,  matters.  If people don't see the value of a person;  they won't see the value in a person. Abraham - Genesis 12 God gives us His Word and causes us to preach His Word.  You don't have to strive to be a good person;  you have to trust God. Satan promises good but pays evil; promise pleasure but pays with pain;  promises life but pays with death. What God promises you will have.  Life,  heaven, truth. Holy Spirit works on our conscience.   Our conscience is our advisor and our accuser.  Your conscience will judge you - right or wrong.   People who don't do anything with  their conscience can't be trusted and will lead you astray. Friendship is important.   True friends help you and walk with you