Grace to Man; Glory to God

Sermon outline

I. Paul's situation
A. Feeling abandoned
1. Because of Demas' desertion
ii. Because of ministry needs
B. His imprisonment
i. Deserted in court
ii. The proceeding are going against him
iii. Expected outcome is death
II. Paul's appeal
A. Come quickly
B. The reason: winter is coming
C. Lesson for today: sometimes you need to act before the opportunity is lost
III. Paul's final focus: on God
A. "ho de kurios" -- But the Lord
1. Strengthened him
2. Delivers him from evil
B. To Timothy; be assured of God's presence
C. To Christians generally: God's grace
D. To God: Glory foever
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