"Jacked For Jesus"

Godliness/Godly men is the way to fight against the “two nasty “L” words”

Vs 6-7 “These things” “you will be a good servant”
-Trained in Words of Faith
-Trained in good Doctrine
-Does not waste time (irreverent and silly myths)
-Training in Godliness

Paul gives an illustration
Vrs 8 shows us the “physical exercise” only has value here
The concept here is not to speak out against physical exercise as mush as it is to remind us that putting much time into that only benefits this life not the next.

I believe this is very pertinent in our culture. We spend much money and time not only to be healthy but…look good.

The idea here is everyone knows in order to be in top physical shape it takes a lot of training, the same is true for Godliness. The question that Paul answers is, what is more important? The answer is what benefits this life and the next?

The concept of this life and the next life is a recurring theme in the Scriptures.

Vrs 9 “trustworthy” you will not be let down if you pursue Godliness

Vrs 10 It is work to follow the Lord…it hurts sometimes, it is not a cake walk but we focus on Jesus look at what He endured…the cross GOSPEL.

Savior to all men “especially” “Savior of all” To preserve (sotar) Possibly “Common Grace” Rain - Possibly positional in regards to all people.

“Especially those who believe” Special or Saving Grace Result in Salvation Jesus’ offer is open but only some will take hold…like the wedding banquet

Vrs 11 Timothy’s call and our call as well we continue to pass this down to our children. (For Timothy 11-14 Preach the Word)

Vrs 12 don’t get hung up on age. I know old fools and I know young fools. But age does not dictate Godliness.

Vrs 13-15a Godliness The workout program to be “Jacked for Jesus”
-devotion to the Scriptures
-willing to exhort-to urge or advise or caution, (in this case yourself) others (use what the Scriptures say)
-teaches good theology (with your life and words)
-uses spiritual gifts
-practices spiritual disciplines
-immerse (this should be your life)

Vrs 15b It is good for others to notice your progress. You will “glow” of the Lord Pastor Conan ill

It is only a bad thing if we personally take the credit. So he goes onto verse 16

Vrs 16 don’t let it get to your head

“Watch yourself” Pride goes before the fall, also in this context “keep focused”

“persist” Problem is with people in life is they grow and excel they get some encouragement then they say “ok I am good at this let me stop excelling”

Kelly Slater…always pushing to the next level

Vrs 16b If you continue in Godliness your life will be more abundant and you will be effective in the lives of others for the work of the Lord.