2nd Timothy

Pastor Dave Bruskas 09-09-11 Ballard Campus
2 Tim Chapter 2
2nd Timothy
**this Sermon was designed just for Re:Train, the preaching of the word done by a seasoned preacher**
Paul is trying to fan the flame of the fire God place in Timothy
Paul is trying to create an image in Tim's mind to inspire him and give him an "aha" moment
Explanation of the cultural reference
In a weathy house all the instruments used for proper use were made of gold
Also chamber pots were used to remove human and food waste
What is the message Paul is communicating?
There are those who belong to Jesus and teach a true gospel
There are enemies of God who prevert truth and ruin people
Danger: believing the lie that if I want to be a good preacher then I need to clean myself up first
The essence of being Holy in Christ is that I am set appart for Jesus to use in his house, we sit ready and waiting excitedly for God to use us because he has readied and transformed me