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This recording is a commentary on a sermon given by Pastor Ian Thompson of Bootle Protestant Free Church, comprising excerpts from 2 Timothy 2 and a briefing document summarising it, collectively expound upon the nature of a diligent, disciplined, and devoted Christian life. Both sources emphasise that true strength for believers comes from God's grace, not human effort, urging them to endure hardship like a soldier and to labour faithfully as a farmer. A central theme is the critical importance of studying and accurately interpreting the Bible, warning against its mishandling for worldly gain or cultural accommodation. Furthermore, the texts advocate for holiness through separation from worldly entanglements and underscore the necessity of a Christ-like character marked by gentleness, patience, and humility in ministry.

Welcome to Know Surrender—a podcast about learning what it truly means to surrender to Jesus Christ. Not in defeat, but in devotion. Here we explore scripture, history, and the call to follow Christ with heart, mind, and life. To know surrender… is to know Him.

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