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Examples of Commitment in the Bible – A Study on Paul’s Commitment

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Examples of Commitment in the Bible – Bible study showing the things that the apostle Paul did to show himself to be an example of commitment.

The apostle Paul showed himself to be one of the greatest examples of commitment in the scriptures in maintaining the “pattern” of the gospel given to him by inspiration (Gal. 1:11-12; Ephesians 3:3, 6; 2 Timothy 3:16). This same apostle declares that we should follow him in becoming examples of commitment (1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 3:17; Philippians 4:9).

Paul was among the greatest examples of commitment in the Bible in:

1) The preaching of the simple and pure Gospel of Christ – Romans 1:14-16; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Gal. 1:6-9; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6; 2 Timothy 4:2.

2) The teaching of the Gospel of Christ – 1 Tim. 2:7; 2 Timothy 1:10-11; 2 Timothy 2:1-2.

3) Serving God and Christ – Romans 1:1,9; Romans 12:1-2; Philippians 1:1.

4) Serving fellow Christians – Romans 12:10, 13, 16; Gal. 6:10.

5) Serving all men – Romans 12:17-20; Romans 13-15; Gal. 6:10.

6) The unity of the body of Christ (the church) – 1 Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 4:1-16).

7) The moral and spiritual purity:

  • In the church – 1 Corinthians 5; 1 Corinthians 6:1-11.
  • In the marriage relationship – 1 Corinthians 7.
  • In personal relationships – 1 Corinthians 8.

8) Being a godly example to his brothers and sisters in Christ – 1 Corinthians 8:12-13; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Ephesians 5:1-5; Philippians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8).

9) Practicing self-control – Romans 6:12-14; Romans 8:13; 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Ephesians 4:22; Colossians 3:5.

10) Edifying the body of Christ – 1 Corinthians 14:3,4,12,26; 2 Corinthians 12:19; Ephesians 4:12.

11) Doing the work of the Lord – 1 Corinthians 15:58; 1 Corinthians 16:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:2.

12) Faithfulness – 1 Corinthians 16:13; Ephesians 1:1; Colossians 1:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:3-5; 2 Timothy 3:10-15; 2 Timothy 4:7-8.

13) Prayer – Romans 1:9; Romans 10:1; 1 Corinthians 1:3-4; 2 Corinthians 1:11; Ephesians 6:18-19; Philippians 1:4; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 1:9.

14) Giving of our means to the Lord – 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7.

15) Positive Christian attitudes dealing with:

  • Personal relationships – Philippians 2:1-7.
  • Spiritual growth in Christ in order to attain spiritual maturity – Philippians 3:7-15; 1 Peter 2:1-2; 2 Peter 1:5-10.
  • Everyday circumstances of life – Philippians 4:8-13.

16) Obedience to the Gospel – Romans 1:1-6; Romans 6:16-17; Romans 16:25-26.

Conclusion, Examples of Commitment

Brethren if we, like the apostle Paul, will become examples of commitment in our lives, the Lord will richly bless us (Psalm 37:4-5). If we will “commit” our daily living and goals to the Lord, we will be successful Christians (Proverbs 16:3; Joshua 1:1-9).

Then, when it is our time to quit the walks of men, we can then say along with this great apostle, “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:6-7). His life, struggles and triumphs make the apostle Paul one of the greatest examples of commitment in the Bible.

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