He Gives Thanks
• He gives thanks
• 12. And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has enabled me, because He counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry 1 Thess 5:18, Eph 5:20
• 1. He enabled me, 2. He counted me, 3. He placed me
• 13. although I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and an insolent man; but
I obtained mercy because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. Eph 2:3-8, Rom 5:6-9
• 1. Formerly a blasphemer, 2. A persecutor, 3. An Insolent man 1 Cor 9:16
• Grace- I can do all things through Christ Phil 4:13, 2Cor 5:17, Ps 68:35, Ps 71:16
The Grace of Our Lord
• 14. And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
• Abundant Blessings- Two sincere graces – He who believes and
• 15. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief. 1 Tim 3:16
• Amazing Beneficiary He who loves.
An Example to Encourage
• 16. However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus
Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are
going to believe in Him for everlasting life.
• The example given- Paul’s obtained mercy to show Christ patience
V13 repeated and reinforced
• 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is
wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
• The everlasting God-to belong honor, majesty and glory.