Fighting the Good Fight (2 Tim. 4:6–22) [TGC Podcast - Ep. 376]

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Ligon Duncan

Ligon Duncan (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Edinburgh) is chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theolog...

The Gospel Coalition

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In this keynote from TGC’s 2009 National Conference, Ligon Duncan urges pastors to recover the centrality of the pastoral epistles—1 and 2 Timothy and Titus—as foundational guides for faithful life and ministry. He critiques two persistent errors in the Western church: theological liberalism, which changes the message to suit culture, and methodology divorced from theology, which compromises ministry effectiveness. Drawing from 2 Timothy 4, Duncan exhorts pastors to endure, study diligently, build gospel community, and finish the race with faithfulness rooted in God’s grace and presence. ——— 🎁 Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at https://tgc.org/together 🎧 Don’t miss an episode of TGC Podcast: ▫ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tgc-podcast/id270128470 ▫ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1iE3aJkf8fJ2FVTvJGFd4h 📫 SIGN UP for exclusive updates from The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/gospelbound ✅ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thegospelcoalition

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Bible References

2 Timothy 4:6–22