Intellectually Grounded in Christ
2 Timothy 2:15
Introduction
- Anecdotes about Sir Winston Churchill and Lady Astor
- Example 1: Arsenic in tea
- Example 2: Elevator encounter
The need to hear from heaven
- The importance of prayer and seeking the Spirit of God
- Elisha and his servant’s story (2 Kings 6)
Problems and Solutions
- Problem: Not seeing the full picture (Elisha’s servant’s perspective)
- Solution: Seeing God’s presence and hosts
Efficiency vs. Effectiveness
- Efficient Christians vs. Effective Christians
- Fear of succeeding in the wrong things
Intellectual Development
- Intellectual Growth (Luke 2:52)
- Growth in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man
- The need for holistic development
- Cultivating the Art of Thinking
- Importance of thinking well
- Examples from educational experiences
- Romans 12:2 – Transformation by renewing the mind
Managing Time
- Psalm 90:12 – Numbering our days to gain wisdom
- Personal anecdote about a friend’s unexpected death
Setting Objectives and Priorities
- What are your ultimate goals?
- Prioritizing time for what truly matters (e.g., marriage, personal relationships)
Practical Applications
- Scheduling and Discipline
- Practical scheduling to maintain priorities
- The need for discipline in managing resources (Philippians 4:13)
- Evaluation
- Evaluating performance regularly
- Experience does not guarantee improvement without evaluation
Closing Thoughts
- The Importance of the Word
- Handling the word of truth correctly (2 Timothy 2:15)
- The significance of being a craftsman in God's word
- Final Exhortation
- Living with an eternal perspective
- Personal study of the Word of God
- Continual growth in intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual areas
Prayer
- Thanking God for the opportunity to represent Him
- Seeking His will and expecting transformation
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About the Contributors
Howard G. Hendricks
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.
His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”
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