Aim: To be both encouraged by and challenged in our faith in Christ.
Doctrine: Sincere faith is enveloped in a wondrously secure (church) environment. This strengthens us when life is hard, and this inspires us to excel (in Christ).
Exegesis: The benefits of faith include a loving and supportive (church) community (vv. 3-5), a prodding to excellence and faithfulness (v. 6), and an ability (in Christ) to rise above our natural weaknesses (v. 7).
Further application: How to profit from genuine (yet imperfect) faith: by looking back on my church life's legacy, and by striving forward, to break new (gracious) ground.
Key verse: v. 5 ''...When I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.