3 Key Words: Calling, Character, & Convictions!
1. For all Deacons - I Timothy 3:8-16 (see 3:1 “likewise”)
2. For Jason Benson - I Timothy 4:12
I. 9 Ways to Guard the Gospel:
1. By strength in God’s grace - v. 1
2. By training God’s pastors - v. 2
3. By sufferings w/ God’s blessings - vv. 3-6
4. By understanding God’s calling - v. 7
5. By remembering God’s King - v. 8
6. By courage in God’s will - v. 9a
7. By confidence in God’s Word - v. 9b
a. Paul - II Timothy 3:16-17
b. Peter - II Peter 1:16-21
1. By Understanding the conditions of salvation - vv. 11-13
(1) THIS IS A TRUSTWORTHY STATEMENT
• IF WE DIED WITH HIM, then WE WILL ALSO LIVE WITH HIM
• IF WE ENDURE, then WE WILL REIGN WITH HIM
• IF WE DISOWN/DENY HIM, then HE WILL DISOWN US (Matthew 10:33)
• IF WE ARE FAITHLESS, then HE WILL REMAIN FAITHFUL - FOR HE CANNOT DENY HIMSELF (God is not impacted by our lack of faith)
