3. Scriptural text for the vision
2 Timothy 2:3–4 (ESV)
3Share in suffering as a good soldier
of Christ Jesus.
4No soldier gets entangled in civilian
pursuits, since his aim is to please
the one who enlisted him.
4. Characteristics of a GOOD soldier
1. Endures suffering
2. Stays single minded
3. Pleases the Commander in
Chief
5. Training of a GOOD soldier
2 Peter 1:4–11 (ESV)
4by which he has granted to us his
precious and very great promises, so that
through them you may become
partakers of the divine nature, ….
5For this very reason, make every effort
to supplement your faith with virtue, and
virtue with knowledge,
6. Training of a GOOD soldier
6and knowledge with self-control, and
self-control with steadfastness, and
steadfastness with godliness,
7and godliness with brotherly affection,
and brotherly affection with love.
8For if these qualities are yours and are
increasing, they keep you from being
ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7. OurVision: Explained
Every member a Good
Soldier of Jesus Christ
LOVE! Great Commandment
(MATT. 22: 36-40)
GO! Great Commission
(MATT. 28:18-20)