The Antithesis – Its Basis

In the previous articles on the antithesis we defined its meaning, pointed out its manifestation in the world and especially within the church, and showed that the cross of Christ preached is its source. We now turn to the basis of the antithesis. How do we know what the thesis and the antithesis are? How can we know how to live the antithesis? The answer is found in Paul’s instruction to the young minister Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:2–4: “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season;...