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

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

Well, let's fan the gift into flame by turning to the Word of God.

2 Timothy, Chapter 1.

And we begin this evening at verse 13. And will you now hear the Word of God?

Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit

entrusted to you. You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among

whom are Fygelis and Hermogenes. May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Vanessa Foras,

for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains. But when he arrived in Rome,

he searched for me earnestly and found me. May the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord

on that day. And you well know all the service

he rendered at Ephesus.

You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to faithful men

who will be able to teach others also.

Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one

who enlisted him.

An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

It is the hardworking farmer who ought to have the first share of the crops.

Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.

...