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Aug 23, 2015

2 Timothy 3:10-17;

 

According to Scripture, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. (2 Timothy 3:12; John 15:18-19; John 16:1-4; John 17:14; Luke 21:12; John 15:20

 

 

·         Evil people will increase.  These are the wicked. (2 Timothy 3:2-4)

·         Imposters will increase.  These are the pretenders. (2 Timothy 3:5-8)

“ . . . having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.”  2 Timothy 3:5

 

Suffering As A Follower of Christ . . .

·         Suffering should not be surprising, but expected. (1 Peter 4:12)

·         Suffering happens because of our identity with Christ. (1 Peter 4:13)

“Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecutedMe, they will also persecute you . . .” John 15:20

·         Suffering will expose the genuineness of your faith or the fakeness of your faith.  (1 Peter 1:7; James 1:2-4; Mark 4:16-17)

 

How To Live In A World Gone Mad . . .

·         Place your life under the authority of the word of God. (2 Timothy 3:14)

o   Your position affects your perspective, and perspective shapes your understanding.

·         Pursue holiness. (1 Peter 1:13-16)

o   Pursuing holiness is the obedient response of a believer who is allowing the word of God and the Spirit of God to bring about spiritual transformation in his/her life.

·         Pray continually. (1 Peter 4:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17)

·         Live courageously. (1 Peter 3:14-17)

·         Speak truthboldly, yet respectfully.

·         Love fervently. (1 Peter 4:8)

·         Show generosity. (1 Peter 4:9)

·         Serve willingly. (1 Peter 4:10)

 

·         Trust God fully.  (1 Peter 4:19)