Discipleship in 3D — Part One
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June 1, 2014

Discipleship in 3D — Part One

by Alistair Begg

2 Timothy 2:3–6
 (ID: 3034)

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.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.