KEEP THE FAITH

2 Timothy 4:1-8

Truth: Know and proclaim your faith. Know how to live your faith. Know that your faith will end in sight. Does your life display your faith?

I. KNOW AND PROCLAIM YOUR FAITH

1. God will judge us all. 2 Tim 4:1; Acts 10:42
2. Preach the Word. 2 Tim 4:2; 1 Peter 3:15
3. Always Be ready to share your faith (doctrine). 2 Tim 4:2; 2 Tim 3:14-17; 1 Tim 4:13

II. KNOW HOW TO LIVE YOUR FAITH

1. Know that people will reject the truth. Stand anyway. 2 Tim 4:3-4; 2 Tim 3:1; Titus 1:9; 2 Tim 3:2-7
2. Be aware of your surroundings. Matt 26:41
3. Expect afflictions. 2 Tim 4:5; Rom 5:3-5
4. DO the work of an evangelist. 2 Tim 4:5; Luke 24:46-47
5. Be sure of what you believe. 2 Tim 4:5; 1 Cor 16:13-14

III. KNOW THAT YOUR FAITH WILL END IN SIGHT

1. All believers will be with Jesus someday. 2 Tim 4:6. 2 Cor 5:8
2. Fight the good fight, finish your race, keep the faith. 2 Tim 4:7; Matt 25:23
3. There is a reward awaiting the faithful! 2 Tim 4:8. James 1:12

DOES YOUR LIFE DISPLAY YOUR FAITH?