En este sermón titulado "En una casa grande", Joel Coyoc explora la metáfora de la iglesia como una gran casa, usando 2 Timoteo 2:20-21 como texto central. Coyoc señala que dentro de esta casa existen utensilios de diferentes materiales que representan a los creyentes: unos son de oro y plata, que se consideran útiles y honorables, mientras que otros son de madera y barro, destinados a usos menos dignos. A través de referencias a pasajes como Mateo 13 y Romanos 9, subraya que todos los creyentes son llamados a ser instrumentos especiales para el servicio del Señor, pero deben limpiarse de la impiedad y las controversias vacías. La importancia de este mensaje radica en la necesidad de santificación y en la pronta convocatoria a vivir de acorde con la verdad del evangelio, enfatizando que la obra de transformación en el creyente proviene únicamente a través de Cristo.
Key Quotes
“En una casa grande no solamente hay utensilios de oro y de plata, sino también de madera y de barro, y unos son para usos honrosos y otros para usos viles.”
“Si alguno se limpia de estas cosas, será instrumento para honra, santificado, útil al Señor y dispuesto para toda buena obra.”
“El amor de Cristo nos constriñe, y yo he tenido claro algo. Jimeneo y Fileto se hubieran estado en el lugar de Juan y no se había encontrado a alguien que era digno de abrir los sellos.”
“La sangre de Jesucristo, su Hijo, nos limpia de todo pecado. Cristo vino para mostrarnos al Padre.”
The Bible teaches that believers are called to be instruments for honor, set apart for good works by being sanctified in Christ.
In 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Paul explains that in a large house, there are not only utensils of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use and others for dishonorable use. The key to being an instrument of honor is to cleanse oneself from dishonorable practices. This involves recognizing that true cleansing comes through faith in Christ, who sanctifies us and makes us useful for His service. The emphasis here is the transformation that occurs in believers, making them vessels prepared for every good work through the power of Christ's sacrifice.
2 Timothy 2:20-21, Romans 9:21-23, Hebrews 10:14
Christians know their calling through the gospel, which identifies them as instruments for good works in service to God.
In the sermon, it is emphasized that every believer has a calling based on their new identity in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17 reveals that anyone in Christ is a new creation, designed for good works that God prepared in advance. This calling is not just for official ministry roles but encompasses every aspect of a believer's life. When a person is in Christ, their life is transformed, and they are equipped to fulfill their responsibilities as husbands, fathers, or in any role, reflecting the glory of God through their actions.
2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:10
Being useful to God is crucial as it reflects a life transformed by Christ and dedicated to His service.
The importance of being useful to God stems from the transformative work He does in the hearts of believers. In 2 Timothy 2:21, believers are encouraged to cleanse themselves for honorable use, which highlights that a life devoted to God works in alignment with His purposes. When believers are sanctified and made useful, they reflect Christ's character and advance His Kingdom through their actions. The sermon asserts that fruitfulness in good works is evidence of a genuine faith and a heart made alive in Christ, fulfilling God's calling for each believer.
2 Timothy 2:21, Matthew 25:34-40, Ephesians 2:10
Sanctification is vital as it sets believers apart for God's purposes, making them fit for His service.
Sanctification is the process through which believers are made holy and useful for God's service, as articulated in 2 Timothy 2:21. It signifies being set apart for good works and cleansed from sin. This process is initiated by faith in Jesus Christ, who through His sacrifice, perfects those He sanctifies. The sermon stresses that sanctification is not a one-time event but an ongoing journey of growth in holiness, reflecting Christ's character. Believers are called to continually seek cleansing and to live in a way that honors God, thus becoming effective instruments for His work.
2 Timothy 2:21, Hebrews 10:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:3
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