Confidence in Christ
B. D. Johns. 2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed… I. THE CHRISTIAN HAS IN HIS POSSESSION A TREASURE. 1. It is his greatest treasure. 2. At his own disposal. 3. Involves his whole welfare for ever. II. THE CHRISTIAN HAS ENTRUSTED HIS TREASURE TO THE PROTECTION OF CHRIST. 1. It is in danger of being lost. 2. Man cannot secure its safety himself. 3. Christ is the only Preserver. III. THE CHRISTIAN HAS ENTRUSTED HIS TREASURE TO CHRIST WITH UNBOUNDED CONFIDENCE. Because of his faith in Christ's — 1. Power. 2. Promises. 3. Prestige. IV. THE CHRISTIAN'S CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE SAFETY OF HIS TREASURE IN CHRIST, IS A SOURCE OF GREAT PEACE IN THE TROUBLES OF LIFE. 1. Because the greatest interest is secured. 2. Because trials will farther this interest. 3. Because trials will soon end. (B. D. Johns.) Parallel Verses KJV: For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. WEB: For this cause I also suffer these things. Yet I am not ashamed, for I know him whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to guard that which I have committed to him against that day.