Be Strengthened…• By the Grace in Christ Jesus– Saves, calls to a holy living, eternal (1:9)– Not a matter of our works but of God’s

purpose (1:9)– Abolished death, brought life & immortality

to light (1:10)

“The immediate duty for which strength is required is that of teaching the truth.”-F.F. Bruce

What You Have Heard…• Entrust to Faithful Men– The best way to guard the faith is to

dispense the truth

What You Have Heard…• Entrust to Faithful Men– Character is a Premium Point: “Faithful

Men”• Faithful in Spiritual Practice

What You Have Heard…• Entrust to Faithful Men– Character is a Premium Point: “Faithful

Men”• Faithful in Spiritual Practice• Faithful in Public & Private Morality

What You Have Heard…• Entrust to Faithful Men– Character is a Premium Point: “Faithful

Men”• Faithful in Spiritual Practice• Faithful in Public & Private Morality

What You Have Heard…

Entrust to Faithful Men Who Will be Able to Teach Others Also.

Faithful Men Word Pictures

• Good Soldier of Christ Jesus– Share in suffering– Not entangled in civilian affairs– Aim to please his enlister

Faithful Men Word Pictures

• An Athlete – Competes according to the rules– Aiming for a victory crown

1980 Boston Marathon Cheater:Rosie Ruiz

Faithful Men Word Pictures

• Hard-Working Farmer– Gk. “to work until one is exhausted”– Gets the first share of the crops

Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.(2 Timothy 2:7)