Freedom From Fear (2 Timothy 1:7)

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” - 2 Timothy‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭NLT‬‬ The CHECK Disc Hermeneutic: CHECK yourself: First, if there is any unconfessed sin in your heart, bring it into the light before proceeding. Discover the Context: Paul is telling young Timothy about not fearing to tell others about the Lord. “I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you. This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1:5-8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ Identify Key Verbs: To fan into flames, do not be ashamed (2x), be ready to suffer. Subject: What four commands does Paul tell Timothy about his faith and fear? Complement: Paul tells Timothy to 1) fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave him, 2) to not be ashamed of telling others about their Lord and 3) of him, and 4) to be ready to suffer with him for the sake of the Gospel. Sermon preached at Camp Horno Chapel on Camp Pendleton on 3 May 2020.