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2006 GBC THEME “Preach The Word” - Part 1 (2Ti 4:2)
12/10/06 Pastor Daryl
Hilbert I.
THE SOLEMN CHARGE TO PREACH THE WORD (4:1-2) A. The Context 1.
Paul’s second letter to Timothy was written in 67 AD. It
was also Paul’s last letter. He was obviously aware that he was in his last
days and his martyrdom was approaching (2Ti 4:6-8). Paul was beheaded under
the reign of Nero in 68 AD. 2.
Since Paul knew that his death was imminent he was not
about to mince words. In fact, not only was this the last chapter that he was
going to write, but it was one of his strongest admonitions. B. The
Commencement (1) 1.
The admonition commences with a “solemn charge” (diamarturomai - a solemn warning, a
charge under solemn oath). The charge is no ordinary charge but one made in
the presence (enōpios - in the
sight of, cp. Rev 20:12) of God. 2.
Note that the charge is not only made in the presence of
God but also in the presence of Christ. In order for the charge to be made in
the presence of Christ, Christ must be omnipresent (all present) and
omniscient (all knowing). This is a clear assertion of the deity of Christ. 3.
Furthermore, the grammatical construction could also be
translated, “in the presence of God, ‘even’ (kai) of Christ.” 4.
Christ is the One who will… a)
Judge the living and the dead (believers - 1Co 3:12ff; nations
- Mt 25:31ff; Great White Throne - Rev 20:11-15). b)
Appear (epiphaneia
- gloriously shine forth) at His Second Coming (1Ti 6:14; 2Ti 4:8; Tit 2:13).
c)
Reign in His Kingdom (“Millennial” - Rev 20:6; “Eternal” -
2Sa 7:12-13) 5.
It is in the presence of this One (Christ) that Timothy
has been charged with such a solemn oath. C. The Charge (2) 1.
The charge is in the form of a command, (lit.) “you must
preach the word” (kêruxon ton logon).
The verb is an aorist imperative which implies that it is to be done as one’s
main objective and priority. 2.
The word “preach” comes from kêrussō, which means to herald or publicly proclaim. 3.
Timothy is to publicly proclaim the “word” (logos - word, speech, rational
content, expression) which refers to the proclamation of the entire corpus of
Scripture, its truths, and its message (Acts 4:31; Acts 6:2, 7; Acts 18:11; a)
Christ (His Person and Work) is the central message of the
Scriptures (Mt 16:16-18; Lk 24:27; Col 1:18). Christ is also the ultimate
expression and revelation of God (Jn 1:18; Jn 14:7-9; Heb 1:3). b)
Therefore, Christ is called the, “Word (logos) of God” (Jn 1:1; Rev
19:13). c)
A biblical philosophy of ministry for a pastor or church
could be, “Preaching the Living Word through the Written Word.” 4.
Paul further commands Timothy that, in addition to making
the preaching of the word his main priority, Timothy is to always be in a
state of readiness (ephistemi) to
preach whether it is convenient or not. Through the preaching of the word,
Timothy is also to… a)
Reprove (elegchō),
judge, and expose sin (Jn 16:8, 1Ti 5:20; Eph 5:11) and false teaching (Tit
1:9). b)
Rebuke (epitimaō),
admonish, and warn against sinful behavior and its consequences. c)
Exhort (parakaleō),
appeal, and encourage righteous behavior (Heb 10:25) and sound doctrine (Tit
1:9). d)
Instruct (didachê)
and teach biblical truth, principles, and doctrine (Acts 2:42 cp. Mt 28:20)
with great patience. II. THE EFFECT OF
PREACHING THE WORD A. Preaching the Word
produces faith for salvation and sanctification (Rom 10:17; 2Ti 3:15-17). B. Preaching the
Word equips and edifies the body of Christ unto maturity (Eph 4:11-13). C. Preaching the
Word prevents believers from following false teaching (Eph 4:14). D. Preaching the
Word is the basis for the sanctification of the believer (Jn 17:17). E. Preaching the
Word gives the believer wisdom through biblical principles (Ps 119:98). F. Preaching the
Word aids the believer in gaining victory over sin (Ps 119:11). G. Preaching the
Word provides the believer with growth and spiritual success (Ps 1:3; Josh
1:8). H. Preaching the
Word disarms strongholds in spiritual warfare (Eph 6:17). |
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