An Unashamed Worker
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An Unashamed Worker

2 Timothy 2:16–19  (ID: 3044)

Pastors face constant pressure to swerve from the clear truths of the Gospel and to pursue others’ approval. Alistair Begg encourages pastors to steer a different course for ministry by living and serving for the approval of God. Although discouragements abound, pastors and their congregations can be encouraged that God is working out His good purposes as they strive for purity in doctrine and lifestyle.

Series Containing This Sermon

A Study in 2 Timothy, Volume 2

A Portrait of the Christian Soldier 2 Timothy 2:3–26 Series ID: 15503


16But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, 17and their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, 18who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are upsetting the faith of some. 19But God's firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.”

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Scripture taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Text provided by the Crossway Bibles Web Service.

Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.