2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IS ENDOWED WITH THE SPIRIT OF COURAGE. 1. In being a disciple at all courage was demanded. 2. In proclaiming the gospel of God courage was manifested. 3. In enduring hardness courage was developed, II. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IS ENDOWED WITH THE SPIRIT OF POWER. 1. The power of holy utterance is a spiritual gift. 2. The power of Christian legislation is a spiritual gift. 3. The power of righteous resolute volition is a spiritual gift. III. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IS ENDOWED WITH THE SPIRIT OF LOVE. 1. Love Of kindred is a spiritual gift of the Inspirer. 2. Love of country — patriotism — is a Divine spiritual gift. 3. The love of Christ and of God is an endowment of the Spirit of God. IV. THE CHURCH OF CHRIST IS ENDOWED WITH THE SPIRIT OF SOUNDNESS OF MIND OR OF HEALTH. 1. The capacity and consequent appetite for knowledge are spiritual endowments. 2. The energy of habitual holy action is a spiritual endowment. 3. The restoring power of a righteous life is a spiritual endowment. (W. R. Percival.) Parallel Verses KJV: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.WEB: For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. |
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