THE SOCIAL GOSPEL vs THE GOSPEL

Many of the Lord’s churches have gone the way of modernistic denominations, abandoning the gospel for “another gospel: which is not another” (Galatians 1:6-7). That is, it is another [of a different kind], not another [of the same kind], as if we could choose between two legitimate alternatives. But how do those who preach the […]

The Evidence Of a Strong Spiritual Life Part1

Advice to a Young Disciple - 2 Timothy 2:1-4 I. INTRODUCTION A. The Situation Then Timothy was the Apostle Paul’s son in the faith and a leader in the church at Ephesus. Paul founded that church (Acts 19) but by the time he wrote his second epistle to Timothy the church and its leaders were characterized […]

The Evidence Of a Strong Spiritual Life Part1

Advice to a Young Disciple – 2 Timothy 2:1-4 I. INTRODUCTION A. The Situation Then Timothy was the Apostle Paul’s son in the faith and a leader in the church at Ephesus. Paul founded that church (Acts 19) but by the time he wrote his second epistle to Timothy the church and its leaders were […]

Motives for Sacrificial Ministry – Part 2

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:10-14a I. INTRODUCTION When the apostle Paul wrote 2 Timothy, the namesake of his letter had apparently reached a low point in his spiritual life and ministry. Because of the difficulties he faced Timothy may have developed an attitude of self-pity. Paul’s response was not sympathy but an exhortation to spiritual strength. […]