As those saved by Christ, we ought to long to be approved by him and found faithful in our ministry. In 2 Timothy 2, Paul shows what does an approved gospel worker look like. We’re challenged to be such people, and to look for such people to lead our churches.

This sermon was preached at Equip Gospel Ministries Chapel on 22nd February 2024.

Introduction: How will you make your life count?

Context

1. The nature of faithful gospel-ministry (1-7)

a. Strengthened by the gospel (1)

b. Multiplication (2)

c. Suffering (3-6)

i. Single-minded soldier

ii. Law-Abiding athlete

iii. Hard-working farmer

d. Reflection (7)

2. The reward of faithful gospel-ministry (8-13)

a. The glorification of Jesus (8-9)

b. The glorification of the elect (10-11)

c. The glorification of the faithful (12-13)

3. The requirements of faithful gospel-ministry (14-26)

a. Rightly handling the word (14-19)

i. What you must do

ii. What you must avoid

b. Living a holy life (20-26)

i. Flee evil

ii. Correct gently

Conclusion

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