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Mentors and Ministry

2 Timothy 1:9-12

Main Scriptural Focus: 2 Timothy 1

  • Mentors and ministry
  • Importance of the transfer of faith and ministry

Central Passage: 2 Timothy 1:9-10

  • Explanation of salvation through Jesus Christ
  • The gospel as the central message

Commitment to Ministry

  • Four major imperatives for commitment:
    1. Ignite the Gift: Rekindle the gift of God within (2 Timothy 1:6)
    2. Join the Fray: Embrace suffering for the gospel (2 Timothy 1:8)
    3. Hold the Standard: Retain the pattern of sound teaching (2 Timothy 1:13)
    4. Guard the Treasure: Guard the good deposit entrusted by the Holy Spirit (2 Timothy 1:14)

Suffering and Ministry

  • The reality of suffering in ministry
  • Personal anecdotes illustrating suffering and trust in God

Confidence in God

  • Five affirmations of confidence in God:
    1. Trust in a reliable God
    2. Persuasion of God’s faithfulness
    3. Belief in a powerful Christ
    4. Assurance of God's ability to keep what is committed to Him
    5. The eternal significance of our commitment

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to trust in God's faithfulness
  • Importance of the eternal perspective

*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.

About the Contributors

Mark L. Bailey

Dr. Bailey assumed the role of DTS Chancellor after serving for 19 years as the Seminary’s fifth President, and continues his role as Sr. Professor in the Bible Exposition department. In addition to his years at Dallas Theological Seminary, he has pastored various churches in Arizona and Texas. He was a seminar instructor for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries for twenty years and is in demand for Bible conferences and other preaching engagements all over the country and world. His overseas ministries have included Venezuela, Argentina, Hungary, and China. He is also a regular tour leader in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. His board service includes Bible Study Fellowship, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, and Word of Life.