Title: Ordained Teacher (2 Timothy 1:10-14)
The Apostle Paul wrote a letter introducing himself in each epistle.
A typical introductory phrase is “Paul, who was called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the will of God.”
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(1 Corinthians 1:1) Paul, who was called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the will of God, and his brother
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(Ephesians 1:1) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, was a saint in Ephesus.
To the field and to the faithful in Christ Jesus,
And Paul said that he was neither of man nor of man, but God
It is introduced that he was an apostle by his father.
It is also introduced that, according to the command of God and Christ, he became an apostle of Christ Jesus.
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(1 Timothy 1:1) Following the commandment of God our Savior and Christ Jesus our hope,
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Whether you are a teacher, an apostle, an evangelist, or a teacher, you must be clear about the office and
There is a reason.
Paul became an apostle only through God the Father, according to the command of God and Christ.
Because it was clear, the sense of calling and sense of duty were clear.
Paul also made it clear that he was never by men.
(Galatians 1:1) Neither of men nor of man, but Jesus Christ
through Christ and God the Father who raised Christ from the dead.
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In this way, teachers, saints, and office-bearers must first have clear self-consciousness about themselves.
I need to know who I am, how I was saved, and what I have received by the grace of God.
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Only then can we become God-centered, church-centered, and Bible-centered, strong, bold, and loyal.
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What kind of teacher, what kind of saints, can we become capable and gifted teachers?
1. What I have become is the grace of God.
It is only by the grace of God that we have come this far, that we have been given a ministry, and that we have received a mission
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The Apostle Paul confessed that he became an apostle each time by the will of God.
It is not based on my skills, experience, or knowledge.
It was not done to establish my honor, position, or authority.
It is only by the grace of God that I have become who I am, and I have received my office through the will of God.
(2 Timothy 1:1) According to the promise of life in Christ Jesus by the will of God,
Paul, an apostle of Jesus,
(1 Corinthians 15:10) But it is by the grace of God that I am who I am, and his grace
It was not in vain; I labored more than all the apostles, but not I.
It is by the grace of God who was directly with me.
For us, this must be clear to build confidence, confidence, and courage.
We are called, established, and sent by God.
The work I have been assigned is not mine, it is God's work, and it is the gospel of Christ.
Therefore, I must first devote myself to God's demands rather than my means and methods, circumstances and circumstances.
It is only by the grace of God that I have become who I am.
(2 Timothy 1:9) God saved us and called us with a holy calling according to our works.
not because of his own will, but in Christ Jesus from before eternity we
He did it according to the grace given to him.
God doesn't want us to be afraid, anxious, or anxious.
Rather, we should be proud of having the gospel and sharing the word of God.
(2 Timothy 1:7) God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and
Do you have a sober mind?
2. We must rely on God rather than our own experiences.
Just as we have reasons to fail, we also have reasons to succeed and win.
Failure in God's work is because we depended on ourselves, and success is because we depended on God.
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It is important that we become teachers and it is important that we receive an office in God's work, but time and years of experience are important.
More and more, you have to be humble, loyal, and a servant.
To do that, we must depend on God.
My experience and means make me proud.
Pride is the vanguard of destruction.
Relying on God will humble you.
He gives grace to the humble.
(James 4:6) But He gives greater grace; therefore it is said, God resists the proud.
He said, "Grace is given to the humble."
(1 Peter 5:5) ...God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.
(1 Peter 5:6) Therefore humble yourself under the mighty hand of God, for in due time he will exalt you.
Relying on God seems to be insufficient, and it seems like a weak person, but God
Rather, he exalts and builds up and gives grace.
So we have to depend on God.
Suffering while relying on God is not something to be ashamed of, but rather something to be proud of.
Because God is able to build, protect, and guide you.
(2 Timothy 1:12) For this reason I also suffered these things, but I am not ashamed of those whom I have trusted.
I know and am convinced that he is able to keep the things I have entrusted to me until that day.
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3. Established for the Gospel.
What does it mean that the purpose and mission of becoming a man of God and becoming a teacher should be clear?
It's something you know.
We reveal life as the gospel, and we are established for it.
(2 Timothy 1:10) Now has been revealed through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus,
has abolished death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
You must not interfere with anything other than the gospel.
We should not be too attached to things and events outside of God's Word.
It should not be overly sensitive to the trends of the times and the political situation.
We have now received the gospel and are set up to preach the gospel.
Although the saints cannot ignore politics, economy, and society, because of that, the kingdom of God is undermined.
Nor should the gospel be blocked.
We can only do this by sharing the word that I have received as faith and love in Christ Jesus.
It should be enough and you should be proud of it.
This is the mission of the saints and the sense of duty as a teacher.
(2 Timothy 1:13) By faith and love in Christ Jesus you have seen the right words that you have heard from me.
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Even today, through the Holy Spirit who dwells in us, we have the hope of the kingdom of God and
We must share the comfort and peace of the cross, resurrection, and the Holy Spirit.
(2 Timothy 1:14) Keep the good things that have been entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.
No matter how much I have seen, heard, or experienced, I am always in front of the Word.
You must be humble, always loyal in front of your mission, and live by an example of serving in front of others.
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Teachers and saints, we are all people of the same gospel.
Please do your best not to be ashamed in front of the Gospel.
What I have become is by the grace of God.
I have to depend on God more than my experience.
It was established for the gospel.
Do your best with the power God gives you, fulfill your mission, and become a good and faithful servant before God.
Congratulations on the flag.