Lutheran Lens Commentary: 2 Timothy 1:6-14

## Lutheran Lens Reading of 2 Timothy 1:6-14

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read this passage as an exhortation to remain steadfast in the Gospel through the lens of Law and Gospel. The Law is evident in the call to 'fan into flame the gift of God,' reminding us of our inability to sustain faith by our own efforts. The Gospel shines through in the assurance of God's grace, as it is 'not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace.' We see a clear proclamation of salvation by grace alone, and the emphasis is on the means of grace that sustain us in faith, particularly through the Word and Sacrament.

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