2 Timothy 2:1-7 “As Iron Sharpens iron”

2 Timothy 2:1-7 “As Iron Sharpens iron”

When I started the building by design series, I began with the idea that we are to not only bring people to salvation but we are to also disciple them, teach them. It’s a picture of new believers not stumbling upon the principles of faith by acedent, but teaching them so they can teach others.

We have looked at these principles of faith.

·         Jesus as the center

·         Word of God

·         Prayer

·         Witnessing

·         Fellowship

2 Timothy 2:2 “What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.”

A new kind of church

·         A church ministry with a real purpose and thought out design

·         Each member working toward a common goal

·         Not entertainment, nor self pleasing

·         Determined and dedicated to carry out God’s mission

A new kind of fellowship

·         Not a group of people gathered in the same room on Sunday

·         One body, deeply connected and supporting one another

As Iron Sharpens Iron, Proverbs 27:17

·         Remove the rust

·         Remove the dullness

·         Prepared for the battle of life

2 Timothy 2:15 says

·         Do your best, your best effort

·         One approved by God, one God approves of

·         One who has no need to be ashamed, on the day of judgement…

I am confident that God is not finished with us, I believe that our little church has much to do for Jesus in our communities. I know when we dedicate our lives to carry out the mission of God through the design of discipleship God will and can do great things. 2 Timothy 2:2 “What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.”