Am I a Soldier of the Cross is Isaac Watts's searching hymn of Christian courage, perseverance, and public loyalty to Christ.
Hymns Based on 2 Timothy 2:3
Christian hymns and worship songs connected to 2 Timothy 2:3
"You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier on duty entangles himself in the affairs of life, that he may please him who enrolled him as a soldier."
— 2 Timothy 2:3
Theological Significance
This verse has inspired Christian hymns that explore themes of Discipleship, Spiritual Warfare, Perseverance, Victory in Christ, Courage. Many worship songs connected to 2 Timothy 2:3 proclaim these timeless biblical truths and invite believers to reflect on and celebrate the message of this scripture.
Sermon Themes from This Passage
- Discipleship
- Spiritual Warfare
- Perseverance
- Victory in Christ
- Courage
Suggested Hymns for Worship
Response Hymn
Who Is on the Lord's Side?
Reflection Hymn
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Closing Hymn
Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Example Worship Flow
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Call to Worship Psalm 100
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Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 2:3
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Sermon Discipleship
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4
Response Hymn Who Is on the Lord's Side?
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Reflection Hymn Soldiers of Christ, Arise
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Closing Hymn Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Hymns Inspired by This Passage
Onward, Christian Soldiers is a Victorian processional hymn that uses the New Testament metaphor of Christian warfare to call the church to disciplined, united discipleship under Christ.
Soldiers of Christ, Arise is Charles Wesley's extended meditation on the armor of God in Ephesians 6.
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus is a nineteenth-century hymn of Christian courage, perseverance, and allegiance to Christ.
Who Is on the Lord's Side? is a Victorian hymn of consecration, missionary service, and open allegiance to Christ.