Truth For Life on Oneplace.com What Is Your Legacy? (Part 2 of 3)
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Oct 4, 2025 Explore the impactful legacy of the apostle Paul and those around him, from deserters like Phygelus to loyal supporters like Onesiphorus. Delve into the dangers of false teaching through Hymenaeus and Philetus, and the personal pain experienced by Paul with Demas’s abandonment. Reflect on how individual actions shape legacies and consider your own remembrance. Celebrate the sincere faith of figures like Lois and Eunice, and contemplate the significance of living a life that leaves a positive mark on others.
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Legacies Are Honest Records
- Paul records names honestly, even when their legacy is desertion or harm.
- Legacy reflects actions, not reputation, and truth about people matters in the gospel record.
Guard The Message Not Just Manners
- Be on guard against people who oppose the message rather than merely dislike personalities.
- Protect the gospel's legacy by resisting those who harm its cause.
Return To A Diminished Church
- Alistair Begg recounts visiting a church he served and finding it decimated by a later pastor's leadership.
- The contrast showed how a harmful legacy can fragment and diminish a congregation over decades.