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Grace Bible Church

4000 E. Collins Rd.   P.O. Box #3762   Gillette, WY  82717   (307) 686-1516

 

- Preaching the Living WORD through the Written WORD - 2 Tim 4:2 -

 

 

 

 

2006 GBC THEME

“Preach The Word” - Part 1

(2Ti 4:2)     12/10/06

Grace Bible Church, Gillette, Wyoming

Pastor Daryl Hilbert

 

I.        THE SOLEMN CHARGE TO PREACH THE WORD (4:1-2)

 

A.      The Context

 

1.       Paul’s second letter to Timothy was written in 67 AD. It was also Paul’s last letter. He was obviously aware that he was in his last days and his martyrdom was approaching (2Ti 4:6-8). Paul was beheaded under the reign of Nero in 68 AD.

2.       Since Paul knew that his death was imminent he was not about to mince words. In fact, not only was this the last chapter that he was going to write, but it was one of his strongest admonitions.

 

B.      The Commencement (1)

 

1.       The admonition commences with a “solemn charge” (diamarturomai - a solemn warning, a charge under solemn oath). The charge is no ordinary charge but one made in the presence (enōpios - in the sight of, cp. Rev 20:12) of God.

2.       Note that the charge is not only made in the presence of God but also in the presence of Christ. In order for the charge to be made in the presence of Christ, Christ must be omnipresent (all present) and omniscient (all knowing). This is a clear assertion of the deity of Christ.

3.       Furthermore, the grammatical construction could also be translated, “in the presence of God, ‘even’ (kai) of Christ.”

4.       Christ is the One who will…

a)       Judge the living and the dead (believers - 1Co 3:12ff; nations - Mt 25:31ff; Great White Throne - Rev 20:11-15).

b)       Appear (epiphaneia - gloriously shine forth) at His Second Coming (1Ti 6:14; 2Ti 4:8; Tit 2:13).

c)       Reign in His Kingdom (“Millennial” - Rev 20:6; “Eternal” - 2Sa 7:12-13)

5.       It is in the presence of this One (Christ) that Timothy has been charged with such a solemn oath.

 

C.      The Charge (2)

 

1.       The charge is in the form of a command, (lit.) “you must preach the word” (kêruxon ton logon). The verb is an aorist imperative which implies that it is to be done as one’s main objective and priority.

2.       The word “preach” comes from kêrussō, which means to herald or publicly proclaim.

3.       Timothy is to publicly proclaim the “word” (logos - word, speech, rational content, expression) which refers to the proclamation of the entire corpus of Scripture, its truths, and its message (Acts 4:31; Acts 6:2, 7; Acts 18:11; Col 1:25; 1Th 2:13; cp. 2Ti 3:15-16).

a)       Christ (His Person and Work) is the central message of the Scriptures (Mt 16:16-18; Lk 24:27; Col 1:18). Christ is also the ultimate expression and revelation of God (Jn 1:18; Jn 14:7-9; Heb 1:3).

b)       Therefore, Christ is called the, “Word (logos) of God” (Jn 1:1; Rev 19:13). 

c)       A biblical philosophy of ministry for a pastor or church could be, “Preaching the Living Word through the Written Word.”

4.       Paul further commands Timothy that, in addition to making the preaching of the word his main priority, Timothy is to always be in a state of readiness (ephistemi) to preach whether it is convenient or not. Through the preaching of the word, Timothy is also to…

a)       Reprove (elegchō), judge, and expose sin (Jn 16:8, 1Ti 5:20; Eph 5:11) and false teaching (Tit 1:9).

b)       Rebuke (epitimaō), admonish, and warn against sinful behavior and its consequences.

c)       Exhort (parakaleō), appeal, and encourage righteous behavior (Heb 10:25) and sound doctrine (Tit 1:9).

d)       Instruct (didachê) and teach biblical truth, principles, and doctrine (Acts 2:42 cp. Mt 28:20) with great patience.

 

II.      THE EFFECT OF PREACHING THE WORD

 

A.      Preaching the Word produces faith for salvation and sanctification (Rom 10:17; 2Ti 3:15-17).

B.      Preaching the Word equips and edifies the body of Christ unto maturity (Eph 4:11-13).

C.      Preaching the Word prevents believers from following false teaching (Eph 4:14).

D.      Preaching the Word is the basis for the sanctification of the believer (Jn 17:17).

E.       Preaching the Word gives the believer wisdom through biblical principles (Ps 119:98).

F.       Preaching the Word aids the believer in gaining victory over sin (Ps 119:11).

G.      Preaching the Word provides the believer with growth and spiritual success (Ps 1:3; Josh 1:8).

H.      Preaching the Word disarms strongholds in spiritual warfare (Eph 6:17).

 

 

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