We should always look to Jesus and remember who He is and how He lived when He was on the earth. He was raised from the dead and descended from David. At various points in history people will question the truth of the gospel, and the church has spent a lot of time fighting false doctrines, often over the divinity or humanity of Christ. So the fact that we have to fight battles today is nothing new.
Paul was in chains because of his preaching, but although he was chained, the word of God was not. So instead of giving up he kept on going, knowing that his work was achieving an eternal purpose.
v11-13 are very sobering, and make it clear that following Christ and working for Him is not a hobby, but a serious matter with eternal consequences. If we died with Him (ie in baptism) then we will live with Him. If endure and remain faithful then we will reign with Him.. But if we disown Him, He will disown us. Now we might think this is a bit tough, but it is what Christ Hinself said. We might change our minds, but He will not.. He will remain true to His word.
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