What did Paul mean when he said this in 2 Timothy 4:7?

Question

2 Timothy 4:7 - "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

And, can you relate to what Paul said?

Answer 1

Dedication to God is made willingly, not grudgingly, as if it entailed a huge sacrifice. Dedicated Christians agree with Paul, who said after he became a follower of Christ: “On account of [Jesus] I have taken the loss of all things and I consider them as a lot of refuse, that I may gain Christ.” (Philippians 3:8) Paul gladly said no to things of little value so that he could continue to say yes to God.
Paul exercised self-control in running his spiritual race and was finally able to say: “I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith. From this time on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me as a reward in that day, yet not only to me, but also to all those who have loved his manifestation.” (2 Timothy 4:7, 8) Will we someday be able to make a similar expression? We will if in faith we exercise self-control while running our Christian race without letup and through to completion.

Answer 2

Paul knew he was about to depart from flesh and be with the Lord. I believe the emphasis should be put on : " I have KEPT the faith . Faith comes by hearing what the Spirit is saying to the church, and that hearing comes through the Word of God.
In this world there is SO much to DESTROY our faith in the Lord, but, without the deceitfulness of sin, we, as he, can and will , accomplish what the Lord has presented to us...
War saints, WAR ! It is a battle unto the end...

Answer 3

Hi Virginia

Paul was in prison, facing a death sentence. He was well aware of his situation and was writing his final letters. Timothy was a protege of his and Paul was giving Timothy some final advice.

When Paul says "I fought the good fight" he means he persisted in his assigned task of evangelizing the Gentiles despite persecution, beatings, and imprisonment.

When he says, "I have finished my course" he is acknowledging his coming execution.

When he says, "I kept the faith" he means that he remained true to the risen Christ who appeared to him personally on the road to Damascus and gave him the assignment to evangelize the Gentiles.

Or, to put it in the more pithy terms used by Winston Churchill, "Never, never, never, never, never give up!"

Dave

Answer 4

Paul had been vigilant in his service to God. Note that he did not make these comments until the end of his race, until he was about to die. He did not presume or rely on his past service. Instead he persevered, struggled, and served God until the end ( 1 Cor 9:24-27)

Paul understood the eternal potential of a lifetime of faithful service

Answer 5

Paul was called to spread the Gospel to the gentiles. He fought for that, he overcame a lot of obstacles but he kept the faith and he felt that he has fulfilled his mission, then he will be rewarded. That was his calling. Someone who talk like that is at peace. I don't think that I can talk like Paul yet ... I still need to fulfill my calling, I still have a lot of things to do.

Answer 6

according to the mccarthur study bible it says "The form of the 3 verbs 'have fought, have finished, have kept', indicate completed action with continuing results. Paul saw his life as complete - he had been able to accomplish through the Lord's power all that God called him to do. He was a soldier, an athlete, and a guardian of the faith, the truths and standards of the revealed word of God."

myself I don't feel that I have completed action yet and have much more that I am called to do for the lord.

Answer 7

After the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Paul among many others went out into the world proclaiming the gospel and to share with so many other believers, and non believers, about the love of God and having eternal life through their friend and savior, Jesus.

Paul's journey was one of great faith, endurance, trials and tribulations, but he never gave up. His mission was clear, to proclaim the good news of Christ and let everyone know of the true God and about salvation.

Sure, Paul had times of discourse that he was ready to give up, but God renewed him, and often saved him many times too.

But at the end of his life he praised God for the many opportunities that allowed him to witness to others, even to the great leaders of Rome.

Answer 8

Paul's fighting can best be described by another verse from the Bible, Galatians 5:17

Answer 9

You aren't going to like this, but, although it was written in his name, Paul didn't write 1 Timothy or 2 Timothy.

Answer 10

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