CHRISTIAN LIFE TRAINING (4)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) As a great amount of training is needed for athletic activities, so we must train diligently for the Christian life. Such training takes time, dedication, energy, continued practice, and vision. We must all commit ourselves to the Christian life, but we must first know the rules as prescribed in God's Word (2 Timothy 2:5).

i) ⁵ And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. (2 Timothy 2:5 NKJV)

1. Text reference: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

i) ⁷ I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. ⁸ Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. (2 Timothy 4:7-8 NKJV)

2. Metaphors

a) Fight, race.

3. Training

a) Fighting the good fight and persevering to the end.

4. Our goal as believers ...

a) The Christian life is a fight against evil forces from without and temptation from within. If we stay true to God through it all, he promises an end, a rest, and a crown.

The End ...