Spirit-Empowered Godliness

Spirit-Empowered Godliness

Christ Proclamation Church
2 Timothy 3:1-17
Sunday, August 14, 2016

Sermon Theme – Pharisees only give the appearance of godliness, whereas in true believers, the Spirit of God uses the Word of God to impact the person of God to transform them into godly followers of Jesus Christ.

I. AVOID UNGODLY EXAMPLES – (3:1-9)

    A. Understanding The Times – (3:1)

    B. Understanding False Teachers – (3:2-9)
        1. Their lives are self-centered
        2. Their religion is a show
        3. Their proselytizing is evil

II. FOLLOW GODLY EXAMPLES – (3:10-12)

    A. Follow Paul’s Life – (3:10)

    B. Follow Paul’s Perseverance – (3:11)

    C. Follow Paul’s Proposition – (3:12)

III. BE A GODLY EXAMPLE – (3:13-17)

    A. Continue in the Word – (3:13-17)
        1. Which is Christ-Centered
        2. Which is God-Breathed
        3. Which is Totally Sufficient

    B. Continue in the Gospel – (Application)