Unbroken Chain - 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Transforming Truth: 
By God’s grace, keep the chain of gospel teaching strong.

1. Power up by grace
   2 Timothy 2:1

“There is no limit to the supply of grace which God has placed at his people’s disposal in Christ.”
   F.F. Bruce

Power up: “to begin to make good use of or take full advantage of.”

2. Pass on the gospel
   2 Timothy 2:2

Through personal relationship, prayer, teaching, modeling, and practical instruction, we want to see people grow in: conviction character competency

By God’s grace, keep the chain of gospel teaching strong.

3. Persevere toward the goal
   2 Timothy 2:3-7

a. the dedicated soldier

b. the disciplined athlete

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.
   1 Corinthians 9:25-27

c. the diligent farmer

By God’s grace, keep the chain of gospel teaching strong.