On December 2, 1974, Brother Stephen Kaung delivered a ministry based on 2 Timothy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the church amidst corruption and confusion. He highlighted that Paul's second letter to Timothy serves as a testament to the challenges faced by the early church, drawing parallels to contemporary issues within Christianity. Stephen pointed out that while the church was once referred to as God's house, it had now become a 'great house' filled with both honorable and dishonorable vessels. He urged believers to purify themselves from worldly influences and to strive for righteousness, faith, love, and peace, emphasizing the need for individual responsibility in a time of spiritual decline. Stephen reassured that despite the chaos, God's foundation remains firm, and He knows those who are His. He encouraged believers to withdraw from iniquity and to uphold the truth of the gospel, reminding them that suffering for Christ is part of the Christian journey. Ultimately, he called for a collective pursuit of holiness and faithfulness, assuring that God will maintain His testimony through those who earnestly seek Him.

Outline of Main Points

Introduction to the ministry and context of 2 Timothy
Comparison of the early church's challenges to contemporary issues
Transition from 'God's house' to 'great house' in the church
Call for personal purification and individual responsibility
Assurance of God's unshakeable foundation
Encouragement to withdraw from iniquity and uphold truth
Importance of collective pursuit of holiness and faithfulness

Chosen Vessels

Chosen Vessels