The Obituary of the Faithful

Fight of Faith “The Obituary of the Faithful” 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Preparation in the Present (v.6) Examination of the Past (v.7) 20 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. (Matt. 13:20-21) let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Heb. 12:1b Anticipation of the Future (v.8) ‘Crown of righteousness’ each one's work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. 1 Cor. 3:13 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. 2 Cor. 5:10 1)The Imperishable Crown (1 Cor. 9:24-25) 2) The Crown of Rejoicing (1 Thess. 2:19) 3) The Crown of Glory (1 Pet. 5:4) 4) The Crown of Life  (Rev. 2:10)