will last for you

Part one of a ten-part series. That's right. Ten parts. Yeah, me and you both.

"Encouragement to Persevere" {2Tim2:1-7}
* Context:
- Written 65-67 AD
- In prison in Rome, Paul writing last letter to encourage Tim during Nero's persecution reign
* "Faith gets you started; perseverance gets you to finish"
* You have bright future
- According to promise of eternal life
- Because of grace, mercy, peace
* You have loving friends -- you can't imagine how many praying for you
* You have sincere faith
- Review your salvation
- Rekindle ministry
* Nothing to fear
- Power: His ability to handle all
- Love: His capacity to love all
- Self-discipline: (Sound mind) His perspective