Title: 2 Timothy 2:11-13
Author: Gary Witcher
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Hymns: 2 Timothy 2:11-13
(2 Timothy 2:1-13)
I. Roman will (testamentum)
	A. paterfamilias
		1. 2 Timothy 1:5
		2. 2 Timothy 3:13,15
		3. 1 Timothy 1:2; 2 Timothy 1:2
	B. heres - 2 Timothy 2:2

II. Admonition - 2 Timothy 2:1-10
	A. examples
		1. soldier - dying / living
		2. farmer - persevering
		3. athlete - playing by the rules
	B. our mission
		1. soldier
			a. 2 Corinthians 10:3-6
			b. 1 Thessalonians 5:8
			c. Ephesians 6:10-17
			d. Hebrews 4:12,13
		2. farmer
			a. 1 Corinthians 3:6-9
			b. 2 Corinthians 9:10
			c. James 5:7,8
			d. 1 Corinthians 9:7-11
		3. athlete
			a. 2 Timothy 4:7,8
			b. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

III. The Hymn - 2 Timothy 2:11b-13
	A. 11a - It is a trustworthy statement
	B. 11b - For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him (positive)
		1. Romans 6:3-9
		2. soldier
		3. suffering - Paul (1:8,12; 2:3,9; 3:11); Timothy (1:8; 4:5)
	C. 12a - If we endure, we shall also reign with Him (positive)
		1. Luke 8:15
		2. farmer
		3. 1 Timothy 6:11,12
	D. 12b - If we deny Him, He also will deny us (negative)
		1. Mark 8:36-38
		2. Matthew 7:21-23
	E. 13 - If we are faithless, He remains faithful; for He cannot deny 
		Himself (negative)
		1. 2 Timothy 1:5
		2. athlete

IV. Conclusion
	A. 2 Timothy 4:22 - The Lord be with your (singular) spirit. Grace be with you (plural).
	B. If we do not deny Him, we will live and reign with Him