Thinking on Scripture with Dr. Steven R. Cook
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
Paul’s statement in 2 Timothy 2:11-13 can be broken into four parts, each beginning with a conditional clause (εἰ). The four parts are: “if we died with Him”, “if we endure”, “if we deny Him”, and “if we are faithless.” Paul introduces these four parts with the phrase, It is a trustworthy statement (πιστὸς ὁ λόγος). The phrase is common to Paul, as he employs the exact wording elsewhere (1 Tim 1:15; 3:1; 4:9; Tit 3:8). The phrase is intended to emphasize the trustworthiness of what follows. Because we have trusted Christ as our Savior, we are positionally united with Him in His death at the cross and will enjoy a future resurrection in the eternal state; however, not all will receive the same reward. If we learn and live God’s Word and advance to spiritual maturity, we will be rewarded with the right to reign with Jesus in His millennial kingdom. Discipleship can be tough, but God will honor His faithful children in the millennial kingdom and the eternal state. But if we turn to a life of carnality and deny Jesus’ authority over our lives, marginalizing His Word and failing to walk with Him, then He will deny us future rewards, which also includes the reward of reigning with Him. Though we may be unfaithful—and will suffer divine discipline in this life—we are never in fear of losing our salvation, for God promised us eternal life, and He always keeps His Word. For full study notes, please my article at: https://thinkingonscripture.com/2022/11/26/a-trustworthy-statement-2-timothy-211-13/
Soteriology Lesson 47 - What Must I Believe to Be Saved Part 3
Soteriology Lesson 46 - What Must I Believe to Be Saved - Part 2
Soteriology Lesson 45 - What Must I Believe to Be Saved?
Soteriology Lesson 44 - Unlimited Atonement
When a Christian Turns to a Sinful Lifestyle
Soteriology Lesson 43 - Total Depravity
Soteriology Lesson42 - The Meaning of Sin
Soteriology Lesson 41 - Biblical Meaning of Repentance
Soteriology Lesson 40 - Reconciliation with God & Redemption of Christ
Soteriology Lesson 39 - Penal Substitution & Propitiation for Sins
Soteriology Lesson 38 - The Love of God that Saves
Soteriology Lesson 37 - Justification Before God
Soteriology Lesson 36 - The Imputation of God's Righteousness
Soteriology Lesson 35 - The Holiness of God
Soteriology Lesson 34 - Guilt Before God
Soteriology Lesson 33 - God's Grace
Soteriology Lesson 32 - Forgiveness of Sins
Saved by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone
Soteriology Lesson 31 - Assurance of Salvation
Soteriology Lesson 30 - Faith in the Bible
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