I Know Whom I Believed

July 22, 2012

The Apostle Paul had a similar kind of faith.

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed:

for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

1. Whom do we believe?
2. What we know about? 3. What we commit?

4. What is our part?

Background Info. on 2 Timothy

Pauls final (preserved letter). Written at the height of Christian persecution during the time of Emperor Nero. Paul was in prison. Paul was old, imprisoned as a criminal, deserted by most of his friends, aware that his ministry was over and aware that his death is near. Theme: Steadfast Endurance

The Cause Is Worth Suffering For!

If we died with him, we will also live with him. If we endure, we will also reign with him.
2 Tim. 2:11-12

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
Rom. 8:18

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed:

for

I know whom I have believed, and am

persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

Paul believed in JESUS CHRIST!

Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. (2 Tim.2:8-9) I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me (Galatians 2:20)

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed:

for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I
have committed unto him against that day.
2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

Paul knew that JESUS is ABLE!

How? 1. He knew the Scriptures. 2. He had a personal encounter with Jesus. 3. He experienced Gods work in his life. 4. He experienced Gods work in his ministry.

(Search the Scriptures: Acts 9-28; Galatians 1:15-16a; 1 Tim.1:12-16)

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed:

for I know whom I have believed, and am

persuaded that he is able to keep that which

have committed unto him against that day.

2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

Paul committed to Jesus:

1. 2.

3.

His life. His reputation. His ministry.

(Search the Scriptures: Phil.1:20-21; 1 Thess.2:2-5; Col.1:28-2:3; 2 Thess. 1:11)

For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV)

He was willing to suffer for the cause.

2 Tim.2:8-9

WHAT ABOUT YOU?

1.

What are the things in life that you most care about? Whom do you trust the most?

2.

3.

How well do you know them? Would you trust them with those that which you most care about? What are you doing for them?

4.

Therefore this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem, a firm and tested stone. It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never be shaken.
Isaiah 28:16 (NLT)

1. 2.

3.
4. 5.

6.
7. 8.

Jesus saves. Jesus heals. Jesus baptizes. Jesus is coming again. Jesus forgives our sins. Jesus is the answer to all my needs. Jesus can calm the storm with one word. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.

Your past.
1.

Your past.
1.

Mistakes & Failures.

Jesus forgives. Jesus does not condemn us. Ephesians.1:7 Hebrews 10:17 Psalm 103:2 Romans 5:8 1 John 1:9 Romans 8:1

Your present.
1.

Your past.
1.

2.

Daily Protection Daily Provision Health Business/Job/Studies

2.

3. 4.

3. 4.

Jesus is our Rescuer. Jesus is the answer to all my needs. Jesus is my Healer. Jesus can calm the storm with just one word.

Your future.
1.

Your past.
1.

The rest of your life. Your faith.

2.

2.

Jesus saves. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Jesus is the author and perfecter of my faith. Jesus is interceding for me.

WHAT IS OUR PART?

Theres more to life than living it and trying to make a living.

We were made to WORSHIP GOD.

avad - work / serve / worship The Hebrew root word meaning work / serve also means worship.

Work is a form of worship.

Ministry Secular job (Col.3:17) Serving others Sacrifice of our physical bodies (Rom.12:1) Sacrifice of our resources Sacrifice of our comfort (willing to endure hardship for the sake of the gospel)

Worship requires work.

I Know Whom I Believed

July 22, 2012