
NRC Elder Process:
In Oct: NRC members will
*The sitting elders will receive that nomination and
Then NRC members will
Paul’s letters to pastors matter because…
2 Timothy 3:16-17
All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
1 Timothy 4:1-2
Now the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will depart from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, through the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.
Ephesians 4:11-12
And he himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,
1 Timothy 5:19
Don’t accept an accusation against an elder unless it is supported by two or three witnesses.
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2 Timothy 1:8-9
So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me his prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God. He has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began.
2 Timothy 1 Outline:
2 Timothy 1:1-7 Don’t be
2 Timothy 1:8-12 Don’t be
2 Timothy 1:13-18 Be
2 Timothy 1:1-7
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, for the sake of the promise of life in Christ Jesus: To Timothy, my dearly loved son. Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as my ancestors did, when I constantly remember you in my prayers night and day. Remembering your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy. I recall your sincere faith that first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and now, I am convinced, is in you also. Therefore, I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.
BiG Idea:
2 Timothy 1 6:7
Therefore, I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.
The Holy Spirit gives us
The Holy Spirit gives us
The Holy Spirit gives us
Next Steps:
Memorize: 2 Timothy 1:7
Next Step: This week, I will stir it up!
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