What Are We Responsible For?

The Stewardship of Discipleship....
By Jim Shaddix

As Christ followers, there are certain things we are responsible for....
The good news of salvation!
The story of Jesus Christ!
The sovereign work of grace!
The key to spiritual health!

How can we be faithful to this responsibility?
Nurture the gospel....
2Tim.1:6-7

6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 
7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control

Own the gospel....
2Tim.1:8-12

8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, 
9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, 
10 and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, 
11 for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, 
12 which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me.

Live the gospel....
2Tim.1:13 
13 Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
Protect the gospel....
2Tim.1:14 
14 By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.
Perpetuate the gospel....
2Tim.1:15
15 You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
2Tim.2:2 
2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.