Discipleship in 3-D — Part One

The Christianity Paul described is rigorous and demanding, calling for people to face suffering and opposition while actively pursuing Christ. As Alistair Begg explains, in 2 Timothy 2, Paul used three metaphors to illustrate this reality, depicting individuals with absolute commitment to a goal. As Christians, we must exhibit the devotion of the good soldier, the discipline of the athlete, and the diligence of the farmer. Without commitment, there will be no victory in battle, no medal at the race’s end, and no harvest in the field.