Following Christ will bring troubles; but stand firm - God is with us and will one day give us a crown of righteousness.
Through the example we have been shown, and the inspired words of God - we are able to live godly lives that last.
We protect the church by guarding the gospel - and in guarding the gospel we need to understand what we are up against.
The Lord's servant protects truth and strives for Godliness.
Endure in gospel faithfulness by remembering gospel realities.
Do not be ashamed - but rather - suffer valiantly for the gospel by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus is a better King than any ambition that we may have.
Thank God my salvation is not based on my imperfect works – but it is a gift freely given to the undeserving.
We need to pray that God would open our eyes to the glorious riches that are ours in Christ.
We have already inherited eternity because of the unbreakable guarantee of our Triune God.