Title: Why Christians Live
Contents
Crushing with the Word: 2 Timothy 4:1-5
1) Before God and before Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead
By his appearing and by his kingdom, I solemnly command
2) Preach the word, work hard at all times, out of season and out of season, long-suffering and
Rebuke, rebuke, and exhort with teaching
3) The time is coming when people will not be taught sound doctrine, and their ears will be itchy, and they will
have many masters to follow
4) And they will turn their ears away from the truth, and follow myths.
5) But be careful in all things, endure hardships, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your duties.
Everyone finds meaning in life. No one wants to live a casual life. No matter what status we are or what profession we have, there is a common mission that all Christians must fulfill.
I. To testify of the word of the gospel
Why? It is because of the love of the Lord who wants to save them and give them eternal life. And because only the evidence of the Gospel of Jesus prevents them from standing before the judgment of Christ. That is the reason why we as Christians should live. Just think of the sad look in his eyes that will eventually look at me before the judgment seat of Christ when I accept their reasons and excuses, and leave them at their convenience so as not to offend them. The only person who can save my family, my friends, and my neighbors by witnessing the gospel of Jesus is ‘me’. Jesus saved me first and entrusted that mission to me. The Gospel of Jesus is the news of life salvation that everyone must hear. And living by sharing the gospel of Jesus that saves lives and restores their lives is the noblest and most beautiful purpose of life. That is why Christians live.