Conquering Fear

2 Timothy 1:7 KJV 1900

7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

What does this statement say to you?

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2 Timothy 1:7 KJV 1900

7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Paul is

Paul is

Not Making a General Statement

A Personal Statement

2 Timothy 1:1–6 KJV 1900

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day; 4 Greatly desiring to see thee, being mindful of thy tears, that I may be filled with joy; 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

1 Timothy 1:1 KJV 1900

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

Paul’s apostleship

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By Commandment of the Lord

Base upon a Hope in Christ

Romans 5:3–5 KJV 1900

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Paul was not immune to tribulation

Romans 5:

Paul was not immune to tribulation

He Embraced It

He Saw a benefit in it

The end result was Hope

Romans 5:5 KJV 1900

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Romans

2 Timothy 1:3 KJV 1900

3 I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;

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Paul’s personal position

He is thankful to the Lord

He is a servant of the Lord

It is his heritage from his forefathers

This was his motivation

For Constant Concern

For Continual Prayer

2 Timothy 1:7 KJV 1900

7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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The Spirit of fear

Strips away Power

Restrains love

Resonates Confusion

Philippians 4:13 KJV 1900

13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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Paul Speaks

Enablement

Empowerment

Authority

Ability

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Isa 54:

Isaiah 54:17 KJV 1900

17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; And every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

Isaiah makes a conditional statement

Isaiah makes a conditional statement

This is a Heritage

Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary Heritage

Legacy, inheritance, birthright.

Heritage is a Legacy, Inheritance, Birthright

This heritage is for

The servant of the Lord

Those who adorn his Righteousness

Take Courage

Weapons will be formed

They will not prosper

Talk will be against you

They shall be condemned

You are protected

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Deuteronomy 31:7–8 KJV 1900

7 And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the Lord hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it. 8 And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

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Moses’ charge to Joshua was

A public call

A challenging call

A significant call

There will always be fear

To respond to God

Requires courage

Requires belief

Belief is connected to the promise

The promise to his forefathers

His Heritage

Of His presence

Isaiah 41:10 KJV 1900

10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: Be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaia 41

No need to fear

God’s presence

God is

His strength is promised

His help is near

Psal 27:1

Psalm 27:1 KJV 1900

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Courage is not the absence of fear but the reality of God in the time of fear.

Who is God to you?

The Lord is

To Conquer Fear we must be

Anchored in our relationship to God

Built on our intimacy with God

Empowered by trust in Him

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2 Timothy 1:5–6 KJV 1900

5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.