2 Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
Ephesians 1:13, "In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation ... "
Colossians 1:5, "For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, wherein ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel ..."
The main goal of the Christian life, after we are saved, is not worship. The day you were born again, the Holy Spirit came to dwell within you. Your sins were forgiven. You know you're going to heaven. Why doesn't God take you to heaven then and there? Because he has a plan for you here. What is the number one plan for every believer? Evangelism. Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ that those who repent and accept Him as Savior can be saved! When you get to heaven, you don't need to share the gospel because all in heaven are already redeemed.
Some people say we are to pursue truth academically while we’re here on earth; but the word ‘study’ in Greek actually means - do your due diligence to show yourself approved unto God.
Some people say we're here to worship God. We are, but that's not the primary purpose because we'll be able to worship God in heaven. Some say we’re here to serve him. While that's true, that's not the primary thing either because we can do that in heaven. The primary purpose of why we’re left here on earth is summed up in one word: evangelism. Sharing the word of God.
Part of evangelism is ‘rightly dividing’ the word of truth. It infers the old days when one would make a new road or prepare the way for an important dignitary. John the Baptist, for instance, prepared the way of Jesus when He first came to minister to people. He prepared for the arrival of Christ.
Even though Jesus already arrived once, He is arriving again soon at a time unknown to us. That is why we must all be preaching, proclaiming, or sharing the Gospel. Some people like to get wrapped up in theological discussions that avoid the main topic; that’s not the primary goal. The primary goal is always to swing the conversation back to “are you ready to meet God?” The primary thing is to make that straight path back to the gospel. No matter what the unbeliever may be asking you, bring it around to eternal matters as soon as you can. Lord Jesus, help us to see lost souls all around us; we want to be used by you to change their eternal destiny!
This devotional has been adapted from the message, Remember This, preached by Pastor Dr. Doug Mann from 2 Timothy 2:8-19.
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Ephesians 1:13, "In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation ... "
Colossians 1:5, "For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, wherein ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel ..."
The main goal of the Christian life, after we are saved, is not worship. The day you were born again, the Holy Spirit came to dwell within you. Your sins were forgiven. You know you're going to heaven. Why doesn't God take you to heaven then and there? Because he has a plan for you here. What is the number one plan for every believer? Evangelism. Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ that those who repent and accept Him as Savior can be saved! When you get to heaven, you don't need to share the gospel because all in heaven are already redeemed.
Some people say we are to pursue truth academically while we’re here on earth; but the word ‘study’ in Greek actually means - do your due diligence to show yourself approved unto God.
Some people say we're here to worship God. We are, but that's not the primary purpose because we'll be able to worship God in heaven. Some say we’re here to serve him. While that's true, that's not the primary thing either because we can do that in heaven. The primary purpose of why we’re left here on earth is summed up in one word: evangelism. Sharing the word of God.
Part of evangelism is ‘rightly dividing’ the word of truth. It infers the old days when one would make a new road or prepare the way for an important dignitary. John the Baptist, for instance, prepared the way of Jesus when He first came to minister to people. He prepared for the arrival of Christ.
Even though Jesus already arrived once, He is arriving again soon at a time unknown to us. That is why we must all be preaching, proclaiming, or sharing the Gospel. Some people like to get wrapped up in theological discussions that avoid the main topic; that’s not the primary goal. The primary goal is always to swing the conversation back to “are you ready to meet God?” The primary thing is to make that straight path back to the gospel. No matter what the unbeliever may be asking you, bring it around to eternal matters as soon as you can. Lord Jesus, help us to see lost souls all around us; we want to be used by you to change their eternal destiny!
This devotional has been adapted from the message, Remember This, preached by Pastor Dr. Doug Mann from 2 Timothy 2:8-19.
Click here for the complete message.
Click here if we can pray for you.