Week 12 | Guard the Gospel! | 1,2 Timothy, Titus and Jude

Paul’s Pastoral Epistles and Jude

Our calling is to represent Christ in all of life 1 Timothy: Paul’s letter to a favorite church

1 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) “The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.”

• The necessary character: _________ for God and _________ for others

• The necessary mission: extending the gospel of _________________

Ø Our calling is to continue Christ’s _______________ by proclaiming the gospel of Christ

• Be a community of ____________ and peace

• Appoint leaders with excellent ___________________ Titus: Paul’s letter to instruct a faithful colleague

Titus 3:1 (ESV) “Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.”

Ø Our calling is to be a visible _______________ of Christian values

2 Timothy: Paul’s letter to a favorite son

2 Timothy 2:15 (ESV) “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.”

Ø Our calling is to endure ________________ as we remain faithful to the gospel

Jude: A letter to warn against self-indulgence

Jude 20-21 (ESV) “But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.”

Ø Our calling is to _____________ the faith and persevere in a _________ lifestyle

Our calling is to represent Christ in all of life