15This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 16Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. 17Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen (1 Timothy 1: 15-17).
The apostle Paul wrote this letter to Timothy. Timothy was a student of Paul’s. Paul is emphasizing to Timothy the importance of correct teaching. Paul begins by discussing the purpose of Christ coming into the world. Christ came into the world to save. Paul had been a persecutor of the early church and therefore he had much to be forgiven. Paul uses his own story to reveal the amazing grace and mercy of God. The mercy shown to Paul came at a cost, but Paul always rejoiced in his suffering because he knew that he had benefited and would benefit greatly. Paul would spend eternity with Christ.
In this passage Christ is described as King, eternal, immortal, invisible, and wise. Christ is to receive honor and glory. Christ is God. All of these attributes are those of the Creator. Our response to God for his mercy should be like the apostle Paul’s response. We should display God’s grace and mercy in our lives. We should be forever grateful. The Creator is King, eternal, immortal, wise and worthy of honor and glory.
The apostle Paul wrote this letter to Timothy. Timothy was a student of Paul’s. Paul is emphasizing to Timothy the importance of correct teaching. Paul begins by discussing the purpose of Christ coming into the world. Christ came into the world to save. Paul had been a persecutor of the early church and therefore he had much to be forgiven. Paul uses his own story to reveal the amazing grace and mercy of God. The mercy shown to Paul came at a cost, but Paul always rejoiced in his suffering because he knew that he had benefited and would benefit greatly. Paul would spend eternity with Christ.
In this passage Christ is described as King, eternal, immortal, invisible, and wise. Christ is to receive honor and glory. Christ is God. All of these attributes are those of the Creator. Our response to God for his mercy should be like the apostle Paul’s response. We should display God’s grace and mercy in our lives. We should be forever grateful. The Creator is King, eternal, immortal, wise and worthy of honor and glory.
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