Welcome to Hank’s Place — 02-09
2 Tim. 2:11–13. It says, “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot disown himself.” Scary?
Let’s remove the fear! It starts, “If we died with him.” This is what makes the gospel so good. Manmade religion preaches self-denial and dying to self, but the gospel simply declares, “You died.” Your life is hidden with Christ in God (Col 3:3) and He now lives in you. Gal 2:20.
Paul then assures us that because we are in union with the One who already overcame, already endured, and who now reigns, we will also endure and reign with Him. It’s a trustworthy statement, because of Jesus!
But what if we disown Jesus? Will He disown us? No. Paul is not talking about Christians in a moment of weakness. He’s referring to those who reject Christ. It’s strong denial. They will one day reap the consequences of their choice. There’s no grace for the faithless — because the faithless will not receive it.
Do you see? There are those who confess Christ and those who deny Him. If you have denied Him, you can still confess Him, but if you have already confessed Him, you cannot deny Him – at least not to the point where He would deny you.
That’s the next phrase, “If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.” 2 Tim 2:13.
The Accuser says, “If you are not constant in your faith every single day, if you disown Jesus just one time, God will punish you!” It’s as if our unfaithfulness (that’s sin) was greater than His faithfulness (that’s grace).
Will Jesus deny us? No way! We are IN Christ. He cannot disown himself, so He cannot disown you or me! Ever. We are one with the Lord. His future is our future and that’s a good future indeed!
Don’t listen to dead religion that says you have to perform and endure to be saved. We stand on His promises, not our efforts. Even if we have a bad day, or a moment of faithlessness, He remains utterly faithful.
Dwell on this trustworthy statement my friend — you’ll COME ALIVE!
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