Truth For Life Daily Program What Is Your Legacy? (Part 2 of 3)
Oct 4, 2025
Explore the intriguing legacies of various individuals mentioned by the apostle Paul. Alistair Begg discusses both harmful figures, like those who spread false teachings, and nurturing ones, like Timothy's family, showcasing the impact of faith on future generations. Personal stories highlight the pain of desertion and the importance of support in ministry. Reflecting on how one will be remembered, he challenges listeners to consider whether their legacy will bless or harm others.
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Legacy Is Often One Defining Act
- Paul records both helpful and harmful legacies to honestly preserve the truth about people.
- Legacy often equals a single defining action remembered by others.
One-Mention Desertion
- Phygelus and Hermogenes receive only one mention and are remembered as deserters.
- Paul refuses to gloss over their betrayal, leaving their desertion as part of his record.
False Teaching Spreads Like Infection
- False teaching spreads destructively like an infection in a body.
- Hymenaeus and Philetus are examples whose error corrupts others.
If you’re familiar with the Bible, you’ve likely heard about the apostle Paul. But Paul mentioned many other individuals whom you may not recall—some helpful to his ministry, others harmful. Review their legacies along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life.