2 Timothy 2:1-10 Context: Timothy has become timid in his ministry as the interim pastor. (2Ti 1:4 – crying; 1:7 – fearful; 1:8 – ashamed of the Gospel). So, what are Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 2:1-10 meant to communicate to Timothy? 1. How to stop being a crybaby, sissy, simpleton, sell-out and become a […]
Becoming Conquerors for Christ – 2 Timothy 2:1-10, Part 1
2 Timothy 2:1-10 Context: Timothy has become timid in his ministry as the interim pastor. (2Ti 1:4 – crying; 1:7 – fearful; 1:8 – ashamed of the Gospel). So, what are Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 2:1-10 meant to communicate to Timothy? 1. How to stop being a crybaby, sissy, simpleton, sell-out and become a […]
The Authority of God’s Pastor – Part 1
Though completely unbiblical, the popular position today in relation to this issue (the authority of the pastor) is that he has no authority. The combination of pastor and authority – it is believed, leads only to abuse (“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” – John Dalberg-Acton). As a result, the way the […]