1 Timothy 1:12–17 - Cameron Jungels Eastside Baptist Wed PM, January 28, 2015

“All of Grace” (1 Timothy 1:12–17)

^{Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist/Wed PM/January 28, 2015}

 

1 Timothy 1:12–17 (NIV)

¹² I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. ¹³ Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. ¹⁴ The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

¹⁵ Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. ¹⁶ But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. ¹⁷ Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

 

Main Idea: Our salvation is owed completely to the grace of Jesus Christ.

 

When we truly understand the grace of Christ our lives will be characterized by gratitude (12).

 

When we truly understand the grace of Christ Jesus, we will gain a clearer sense of the reality of our depravity.

 

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." (Lk. 19:10, NIV)

 

When we truly understand the grace of Christ Jesus, we will desire to see our lives as instruments of the Christ’s grace to those who are still in need of salvation.

 

When we truly understand the grace of Christ Jesus, we will want to burst forth into praise and worship of our glorious God.