Perilous Times

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Perilous Times

• 2 Timothy 31-5

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Perilous Times

• The last days
• Will be difficult 2 Tim 31
• But know this, that in the last days perilous
  times will come

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Perilous Times

• The last days
• Will be difficult 2 Tim 31
• Refers to the future in general terms 1 John 218
• Little children, it is the last hour and as you
  have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even
  now many antichrists have come, by which we know
  that it is the last hour.

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Perilous Times

• The last days
• Will be difficult 2 Tim 31
• Refers to the future in general terms 1 John 218
• Being a Christian will not get easier!
• 2 Tim 32-5, 13

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Perilous Times

• The scriptures
• Must be our standard 2 Tim 41-2
• Cant have true faith without it Rom 1017
• Jesus knew its importance Matt 44
• Moses saw its importance Deut 3246-47

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• We must be on the alert, be ready (2)
• Take a stand convince, rebuke, exhort (2)
• Why?
• Because people will reject the truth (3a)
• Because lies are supported as truth (3b-4)

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Perilous Times

• As spiritual leaders, we must(5)
• Be watchful
• Be patient endure afflictions
• Be diligent do the work of an evangelist
• Be thorough fulfill your ministry

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• If we do these things
• We will make an impact
• All of the darkness in the world can not hide our
  light if we will let it shine!
• We will be a model
• We can have an influence for good!
• We will gain determination
• Each victory we gain will make the next battle
  easier!