Introduction:  Both Jesus and Paul were great examples of one who can leave this world courageously—Jesus on the cross and Paul in prison awaiting execution.

Definition of Courage:  The power that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, and even death without fear.

How Does One Leave this World Courageously?

Live Sacrificially—“drink offerings” (2 Timothy 4:6a)

 (Romans 12:1; Galatians 2:20; Philippians 1:21; Colossians 3:3)

Understand Properly —“departure” (2 Timothy 4:6b) 

   False Teaching About Death:

• Universalism (John 14:6)

• Annihilationism (John 14:3) 

• Reincarnation (Hebrews 9:27)

• Purgatory (Luke 16:19-31)

• Soul Sleep (2 Corinthians 5:6-8)

Battle Faithfully—“have”

• “Fought” (2 Timothy 4:7a) (Galatians 6:9)

• “Finished” (2 Timothy 4:7b) (Hebrews 12:1)

• “Kept” (2 Timothy 4:7c) (1 Timothy 6:20-21)

Receive Assuredly —“crown” (2 Timohty 4:8)

Application: As Paul, we do not have to fear death if our faith is _______________ in Jesus Christ.