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Welcome to the Gospel Coalition podcast, equipping the next generation of believers,

pastors, and church leaders to shape life and ministry around the gospel.

Today, you'll hear a message from Kevin D. Young,

originally given at TGC's 2018 West Coast Conference.

My task is to preach from 2nd Timothy chapter 2 verses 1 through 13.

If you turn there, let me ask you a question.

Which set of words better describes a Christian?

Wounded, weak, broken, struggling, or strong, courageous, steadfast, overcomers?

Wounded, weak, broken, struggling, or strong, courageous, steadfast, overcomers?

Which set of words better describes what the Christian is and ought to be?

Hopefully, you're not too quick to answer that trick question.

Because if you know your Bibles, you should know that all of those words

properly defined can find implicit, and in most cases, explicit warrant in scripture.

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