The epistle of Second Timothy is considered to be one of Paul’s most personal letters. He is writing during his second and final imprisonment to his trusted and beloved son in the faith. Paul knows his execution is imminent. His concern is not for himself, but for Timothy, who must continue in the spiritual battle. His theme, “the good soldier of Jesus Christ” follows that of first Timothy, “Fight the good fight” (1Ti 1:18; 1Ti 6:12).
Gene Cunningham - January 9, 2003
Jude #1
Introduction and premise: How do we contend for the faith? The objective of the faith is a relationship with God. Heb 11:6, "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Rom 10:14-17 Faith comes by hearing and hearing the Word of God. Jud 1-4; the believer is "called" through the Gospel, "sanctified" by the work of the Holy Spirit--set apart to God as His personal possession; "preserved" = the eternal security of the believer; 2Pe 1:21; 1Co 2:14; 2Ti 3:16; Mat 4:4; The five aspects of the Inerrancy of Scripture: Revelation, Inspiration, Preservation, Illumination, and Interpretation
Conference notes for this series can be found [HERE]
Scripture References: Matthew 4:4, Jude 10:14-4, Romans 10:14-17, Hebrews 11:6
From Series: "Jude"
The theme in the Book of Jude's is 'contending for the faith' (Jud 1:3). Jude prepares us to defend our beliefs today when heresies abound.