Week 3: The Good Fight
Text: 1 Timothy 6:12
Topic(s): Faith, Fight, Eternal Life
Big Idea of the Message: Another sports metaphor for the Christian life is fighting the good fight of the faith to lay hold of the life of God.
Application Point: As believers, we are to put forth intense energy and effort in our fight for the faith of Christ, as we take hold of the eternal life that is available to us now.
Topic(s): Faith, Fight, Eternal Life
Big Idea of the Message: Another sports metaphor for the Christian life is fighting the good fight of the faith to lay hold of the life of God.
Application Point: As believers, we are to put forth intense energy and effort in our fight for the faith of Christ, as we take hold of the eternal life that is available to us now.
Discussion Questions:
- What is one thing that stood out to you from this week’s message?
- We are called to put forth intense energy and effort in the struggle for the faith. Where are you currently engaging in this battle?
- How well are you currently fighting the good fight of the faith? Are you facing any challenges? If so, what are they?
- Paul also instructs us to “take hold of the eternal life,” meaning not our salvation but the life of Jesus in the present. How do we take hold of this life?
- Read Philippians 3:12–14. What things we need to “forget” about in our lives in order to press on?
- How can we pray for you?