FAN THE FLAMES

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FAN THE FLAMES

• 2 TIMOTHY 16-7

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1 Timothy

• 1 Timothy is more informational 315
• It does contain encouragement
• 118 instructions to live according to the
  prophecies about him
• 46-16 especially v.6, 11, 14, 15-16
• 611-14, 20 good confession is the foundation for
  his solemn charge

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2 Timothy

• A more personal message of encouragement
• 16 is the theme stir up the gift of God
• stir up literally means fan into flame,
  rekindle the fire
• the gift of God in 1 Tim. 414 with elders
  hands
• the work of evangelist Ephesians 411
• the gift of God in 2 Tim. 16 thru Pauls hands
• Spiritual gift Romans111 Acts 818 2 Cor.1212
• Temporary gifts 1 Cor.138-10
• Permanent faith, hope, and love v.13

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2 Timothy 17

• 17 is the outline
• God has not given us a spirit of fear
• but a spirit of power,
• a spirit of love,
• a spirit of a sound mind.

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God has not given us a spirit of fear

• 18-18
• 18-10 do not be ashamed of the testimony of
  the Lord Romans 105-10, Matt.1032-33 1 John
  418
• 111-12 I am not ashamed Rom.116
• 115 all in Asia have turned away from me
  Phygellus and Hermogenes
• 116-18 Onesiphorus was not ashamed

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But God has given us a spirit of power

• 21-13
• 21-7 be strong in the grace that is in Christ
  Jesus endurance, faithfulness
• 28-13 the resurrection of Christ is an example
  of power Eph. 119-23
• The word of God is not chained v.9 Philippians
  112-14 422
• Paul said, I endure all things v.10
• A faithful saying about faithfulness v.11-13

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God has given us a spirit of love

• 214-26
• 214 Teach brethren not to fight
• 216-18 avoid babblings that lead to ungodliness
• Faith of some is overthrown
• 219 foundation of relationship
• The love of God Rom.51-11
• The name of Christ
• Motivation to avoid iniquity

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God has given us a spirit of love

• 214-26
• 219-22 purity in Gods house
• Cleanse yourself first
• Flee youthful lusts 1 Thes. 43-8
• Pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace
• 223-26 do not argue
• Gentleness, patience, humility, compassion to
  reach those trapped in sin
• able to teach to cause to learn

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God has given us a spirit of a sound mind

• 31-48
• 45 be watchful in all things
• keep your head in all situations (NIV)
• 31-9 keep your head when everyone else is losing
  theirs
• Last days of any society Gen.65,8
• The list begins and ends with self
• The societal problems also plague the church! v.
  5,7-9

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God has given us a spirit of a sound mind

• 31-48
• 310-17 keep your head in the scriptures
• For teaching what we believe
• For reproof of our error
• For correction to be right again
• For instruction in righteousness how to live
• 317 scriptures are the only source of good
  works 1 Cor. 46 2 John 9

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God has given us a spirit of a sound mind

• 31-48
• 41-5 keep your head on your task
• Preach the word
• In season and out of season
• Do the work of an evangelist (study, preach, obey
  the word 1 Tim. 413,15-16)
• 46-8 keep your head even when I will lose mine

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Fan the Flames

• Heb.116 diligently seek God
• Faith that pleases God
• Acts 238 repentance is the most common meaning
• Romans 1010-13 confession is calling on the name
  of the Lord
• Acts 2216 baptism in the name of the Lord is
  calling on the name of the Lord

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Fan the Flames

• Rev.210 be faithful unto death
• 2 Peter 15-11 give all diligence to add to faith
  
• Matt. 2237-39 love God with all your heart
• Ephesians 416 unity based on degree of
  involvement
• Effort of involvement
• Percentage of members involved