Battle Ready: The Call of Christian Soldiers

2 Timothy 2:1-4

2 Timothy 2:1–4 (NLT)

1 Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.

2 You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.

3 Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4 Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Fortify Your Faith (2 Timothy 2:1)

2 Timothy 2:1 (NLT)

1 Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.

2. Train Trustworthy Teachers (2 Timothy 2:2)

2 Timothy 2:2 (NLT)

2 You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others.

3. Endure Every Hardship (2 Timothy 2:3)

2 Timothy 2:3 (NLT)

3 Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

4. Focus on the Commander (2 Timothy 2:4)

2 Timothy 2:4 (NLT)

4 Soldiers don’t get tied up in the affairs of civilian life, for then they cannot please the officer who enlisted them.

CONCLUSION:

Jim Elliot’s dedication to Christ took him to the Amazon rainforest, where he served tirelessly despite immense risks. His journals reveal a heart deeply entrenched in faith, with prayers for the very people who took his life. After Elliot’s martyrdom, many were transformed by his example, leading many Waorani to Christ. This powerful reminder of sacrificial love encourages us all to reflect on who we may be called to serve and how we demonstrate love through sacrifice, echoing Christ's own sacrifice for us.