
LIVING WITH COURAGE
Week 10: Living Courageously
“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which
is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the
spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou
therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but
be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God; 9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, 10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: 1 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles. 12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” (2 Timothy 1:6-12)
INTRODUCTION
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of
a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
“For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have
received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit
itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:”
(Romans 8:15-16 )
1. Because of Our
“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us:
we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)
A. With the
HIS PERSON
“Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord…”
(2 Timothy 1:8)
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself;
except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and
I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye
can do nothing.” (John 15:4-5)
HIS DOCTRINE
“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not
according to our works, but according to his own purpose and
grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour
Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life
and immortality to light through the gospel:” (2 Timothy 1:9-10)
“And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to
reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be
things in earth, or things in heaven.” (Colossians 1:20)
“Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to
his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10 That in
the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together
in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which
who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That
we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.”
(Ephesians 1:9-12)
B. With the Lord’s
“Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of
me his prisoner.” (2 Timothy 1:8)
“Of whom is Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have
delivered unto Satan, that they may learn not to blaspheme.”
(1 Timothy 1:20)
“And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus
and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have erred, saying
that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of
some.” (2 Timothy 2:17-18)
C. With the Lord’s
..but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to
the power of God;” (2 Timothy 1:8)
“Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same
afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the
world. 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto
his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered
a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.”
(1 Peter 5:9-10)
2. Because of Our
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, Al power is given unto me
in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded
you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
(Matthew 28:18-20)
A. An Appointed
“Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a
teacher of the Gentiles.” (2 Timothy 1:11)
“But the Lord …. he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my
name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:”
(Acts 9:15)
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained
you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit
should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my
name, he may give it you.” (John 15:16)
B. An Appointed
“For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not
only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;”
(Philippians 1:29)
“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am
not ashamed…” (2 Timothy 1:12)
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which
is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto
you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s
sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad
also with exceeding.joy.” (1 Peter 4:12-13)
3. Because of Our
“…for I know whom I have believed.” (2 Timothy 1:12)
A. Confidence in
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in
Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
(Romans 8:1)
“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of
truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that
ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,”
(Ephesians 1:13)
B. Confidence in His
“. and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have
committed unto him against that day.” (2 Timothy 1:12)
CONCLUSION
“Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and
for the cities of our God: and let the Lord do that which is good in his sight.”
(1 Chronicles 19:13)