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/
Saved by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, in Christ Alone
Soteriology Lesson 31 - Assurance of Salvation
Soteriology Lesson 30 - Faith in the Bible
Soteriology Lesson 29 - Eternal Life & Expiation
Soteriology Lesson 28 - Adoption & Deliverance from Sin
Soteriology Lesson 27 - The Value of Jesus’ Death for God and Christians
Soteriology Lesson 26 - The Trials, Beatings, Mockings, and Death of the Messiah
Soteriology Lesson 25 - The Suffering, Crucifixion, and Death of Christ
Soteriology Lesson 24 - The Suffering, Crucifixion, and Death of Christ
Soteriology Lesson 23 - The Role of God the Holy Spirit in Regenerating, Indwelling, Baptizing, and Sealing New Believers
Soteriology Lesson 22 - The Role of God the Holy Spirit in Convicting the World of Sin, Righteousness, and Judgment
Soteriology Lesson 21 - The Role of God the Holy Spirit in Sustaining the Humanity of Christ
Soteriology Lesson 20 - The Role of God the Holy Spirit in Our Salvation
Soteriology Lesson 19 - Eschatological Aspects of Soteriology Pertaining to the Role of God the Son
Soteriology Lesson 18 - Jesus’ Resurrection, Ascension and Session
Soteriology Lesson 17 - Jesus’ Sinlessness Life, Willingness to Die, and Substitutionary Atoning Death
Soteriology Lesson 16 - Jesus’ Humility and Sinlessness
Acts 10:9-23 - The Lord Teaches Peter a Lesson
Soteriology Lesson 15 - The Suffering Servant
Soteriology Lesson 14 - The Role of God the Son in Our Salvation
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