Session 9 - Ligon Duncan
Full Message
http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/resources/a/Finishing-Well
My convoluted notes
2 Timothy 4:6-22
Pastorals were meant to be practical and vital instructions for ministry. Not simply suggestions.
- 1st error is theological liberalism.
- 2nd error is divorcing methodology from theology. (modern evangelicalism)
Traditionalists assume culture and impose assumptions
Progressives adopt culture and impose adoptions
We need creativity truly anchored and derived from theology.
What can we learn from the closing comments of a personal letter?
Gives direct application information, in the form of charges, and challenges to be carried out.
Exhortation
"I'm dying, you finish my work"
Request
"I'm lonely, cold, and unable to study without my books especially the parchments"
Even an apostle much read.
Warning
Watch out for others, forgive those who betray you, the Lord is with you.
Faithfulness does not guarantee human companionship.
Greeting
Wants to build up God's people with genuine love from brother to brother.
Benediction
The Lord is with you, Grace is with you,
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